Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Melbourne and Chennai is 25 days 10h. Ships depart from Melbourne (AUMEL) and arrive at Ennore (INENR) with scheduled departures Every few months.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Melbourne and Chennai?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every few months from Melbourne (AUMEL) and arrive into Ennore (INENR) around 25 days 10h later. These services are operated by Maersk.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Melbourne to Chennai takes around 1 day 18h. Flights depart from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) and arrive at Chennai International Airport (MAA).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Melbourne and Chennai?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Melbourne International Airport (MEL) and Chennai International Airport (MAA) depart every few hours. These flights are serviced by Singapore Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Air India, Emirates, Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways and the typical transit time is around 1 day 18h.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Melbourne and Chennai. Cargo flights depart from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) and arrive at Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) with departures Every 1-2 weeks and a average flight time of around 1 day 23h. Cathay Pacific operates Boeing 747-8F Freighter on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Melbourne to Chennai by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Melbourne and Chennai by cargo ship is 5,608 Nautical Miles (10,386 Kilometres / 6,454 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Melbourne (AUMEL) and Ennore (INENR).

Question 7

What is the distance between Melbourne to Chennai by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Melbourne and Chennai by air is around 9,003 Kilometres (5,594 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Melbourne International Airport (MEL) and Chennai International Airport (MAA).

Operating carriers	Departs	Aircraft types
Singapore Airlines	Every 1-2 weeks	Airbus A350-900+1 others
Malaysia Airlines	1-2 times a day	Airbus A330-300+1 others
SriLankan Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300
Cathay Pacific	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777-300ER
Air India	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-8+3 others
Emirates	1-2 times a day	Airbus A380+1 others
Etihad Airways	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9
Qatar Airways	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others

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Operating carriers	Departs	Aircraft types
Singapore Airlines	1-2 times a day	Airbus A350-900
SriLankan Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300+1 others
Malaysia Airlines	1-2 times a day	Airbus A330-300+1 others
Thai Airways	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900
Qantas	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-200
Cathay PacificF	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 747-8F Freighter+4 others
Air India	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-8+3 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A380
Etihad Airways	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9
Qatar Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER
Japan Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-8

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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
Maersk	Every few months	RIO MADEIRA+6 others
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