Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Porto and Chennai is 28 days 15h. Ships depart from Leixoes (PTLEI) and arrive at Ennore (INENR) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Porto and Chennai?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Leixoes (PTLEI) and arrive into Ennore (INENR) around 28 days 15h later. These services are operated by Hapag-Lloyd and Hapag-Lloyd.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Porto to Chennai takes around 18h 20m. Flights depart from Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) and arrive at Chennai International Airport (MAA).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Porto and Chennai?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) and Chennai International Airport (MAA) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Turkish Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines and Lufthansa and the typical transit time is around 18h 20m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Porto and Chennai. Cargo flights depart from Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) and arrive at Chennai International Airport (MAA) with departures Daily and a average flight time of around 18h 20m. Lufthansa operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Porto to Chennai by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Porto and Chennai by cargo ship is 13,899 Nautical Miles (25,741 Kilometres / 15,995 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Leixoes (PTLEI) and Chennai (INMAA).

Question 7

What is the distance between Porto to Chennai by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Porto and Chennai by air is around 8,982 Kilometres (5,581 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) and Chennai International Airport (MAA).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.28t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Porto 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 Porto to Chennai?

Accepted Answer

533kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Porto 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
Turkish Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)+4 others
Ethiopian Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-8+3 others
LufthansaFreighter	Daily	Airbus A321+5 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
PTX → IEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
PTX → IEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
ONE - IBX → FAL1 → IEX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
IBX → FP2 → CCX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
ONE - IBX → FAL2 → IEX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
ONE - IBX → FAL1 → TVI	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
ONE - IBX → FAL6 → TVI	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM

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Porto to Chennai By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Porto to Chennai by Air freight

Quickest air route

Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport to Chennai International Airport

Porto to Chennai by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Leixoes to Ennore

Closest seaports

Leixoes to Chennai

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