Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Namibia to India by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Namibia and India is 26 days 6h. Ships depart from Walvis Bay (NAWVB) and arrive at Vizhinjam (INVZJ) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Namibia and India?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Walvis Bay (NAWVB) and arrive into Vizhinjam (INVZJ) around 26 days 6h later. These services are operated by MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC and MSC.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Namibia to India by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Namibia to India takes around 17h 23m. Flights depart from Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) and arrive at Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Namibia and India?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) and Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) depart daily. These flights are serviced by Ethiopian Airlines and the typical transit time is around 17h 23m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Namibia and India?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Namibia and India. Cargo flights depart from Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) and arrive at Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) with departures Daily and a average flight time of around 17h 23m. Ethiopian Airlines operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Namibia to India by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Namibia and India by cargo ship is 8,226 Nautical Miles (15,234 Kilometres / 9,466 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Walvis Bay (NAWVB) and Vizhinjam (INVZJ).

Question 7

What is the distance between Namibia to India by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Namibia and India by air is around 8,045 Kilometres (4,999 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) and Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Namibia to India by sea?

Accepted Answer

1.11t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Namibia to India. 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 Namibia to India?

Accepted Answer

663kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Namibia to India. 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
Ethiopian AirlinesFreighter	Daily	Boeing 737 Freighter+4 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Carioca → AFL	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	MSC
Carioca	Direct	N/A	MSC
Carioca	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Carioca	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Carioca → AFL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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Namibia to India By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Namibia to India by Air freight

Quickest air route

Hosea Kutako International Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport

Namibia to India by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Walvis Bay to Vizhinjam

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