Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Lyon to Chennai by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Lyon and Chennai is 33 days 6h. Ships depart from Marseille (FRMRS) and arrive at Cochin (INCOK) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Lyon and Chennai?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Marseille (FRMRS) and arrive into Cochin (INCOK) around 33 days 6h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM and CMA CGM.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Lyon to Chennai by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Lyon to Chennai takes around 16h 18m. Flights depart from Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and arrive at Chennai International Airport (MAA).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Lyon and Chennai?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Chennai International Airport (MAA) depart 2-4 times a day. These flights are serviced by Emirates, British Airways and Lufthansa and the typical transit time is around 16h 18m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Lyon and Chennai?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Lyon and Chennai. Cargo flights depart from Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and arrive at Chennai International Airport (MAA) with departures Every 1-2 days and a average flight time of around 16h 18m. Lufthansa operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Lyon to Chennai by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Lyon and Chennai by cargo ship is 6,805 Nautical Miles (12,602 Kilometres / 7,831 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Marseille (FRMRS) and Cochin (INCOK).

Question 7

What is the distance between Lyon to Chennai by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Lyon and Chennai by air is around 7,930 Kilometres (4,927 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) and Chennai International Airport (MAA).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Lyon to Chennai by sea?

Accepted Answer

857kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Lyon to Chennai. This is calculated using the overall historical emissions of the average container ship on this trade lane and dividing it by the total projected capacity.

Question 9

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from Lyon to Chennai?

Accepted Answer

374kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Lyon to Chennai. This is calculated by determining the total fuel burn output of various aircraft that typically fly this route and dividing it by the total available cargo capacity in KGs.

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+1 others
British Airways	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320neo+4 others
LufthansaFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320+4 others
More Details	See carrier information, flight schedules and estimated emissions

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MEDEX → GULFEICF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
MEDEX → GULFEICF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
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