Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Shanghai and Chennai is 17 days 15h. Ships depart from Taicang (CNTAG) and arrive at Ennore (INENR) with scheduled departures N/A.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Shanghai and Chennai?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart n/a from Taicang (CNTAG) and arrive into Ennore (INENR) around 17 days 15h later. These services are operated by Bahri.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Shanghai to Chennai takes around 1 day 14h. Flights depart from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and arrive at Chennai International Airport (MAA).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Shanghai and Chennai?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Chennai International Airport (MAA) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Cathay Pacific and the typical transit time is around 1 day 14h.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Shanghai and Chennai. Cargo flights depart from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and arrive at Chennai International Airport (MAA) with departures 2-4 times a day and a average flight time of around 1 day 14h. SF Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, Cathay Pacific and Singapore Airlines operates Boeing 737 Freighter, Airbus A330-200 Freighter, Boeing 747-400 Freighter, Boeing 747-8F Freighter and Boeing 747-400 Freighter on this route.

Question 6

How long does it take to ship cargo from Shanghai to Chennai by road?

Accepted Answer

It will typically take around 3 days 9h to send cargo via road from Shanghai and Chennai. This duration does not factor in traffic, weather or other delays that may occur on route.

Question 7

What is the distance between Shanghai to Chennai by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Shanghai and Chennai by cargo ship is 3,857 Nautical Miles (7,143 Kilometres / 4,438 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Taicang (CNTAG) and Ennore (INENR).

Question 8

What is the distance by road between Shanghai to Chennai?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Shanghai and Chennai by road is 6,387 Kilometres (3,969 Miles) and will typically take around 3 days 9h to drive (exluding including traffic and local conditions).

Question 9

What is the distance between Shanghai to Chennai by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Shanghai and Chennai by air is around 4,980 Kilometres (3,094 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Chennai International Airport (MAA).

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

311kg CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Shanghai 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 11

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

Accepted Answer

263kg CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Shanghai 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	Departs	Aircraft types
Cathay Pacific	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300
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Operating carriers	Departs	Aircraft types
SF AirlinesF	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737 Freighter
Sichuan AirlinesF	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-200 Freighter+3 others
Thai Airways	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+1 others
Cathay PacificF	2-4 times a week	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+2 others
Malaysia Airlines	Every 1-2 weeks	Airbus A330-200+2 others
Singapore AirlinesF	2-4 times a week	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+4 others

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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
Bahri	N/A	BAHRI JAZAN+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
ZIM	Every 1-2 weeks	DELOS WAVE+21 others
King Ocean	Every 1-2 weeks	KMTC HOCHIMINH+14 others
Gold Star	Every 2-4 weeks	GSL AFRICA+6 others
ONE	Every 2-4 weeks	LORRAINE+39 others
Maersk	Every 2-4 weeks	MAERSK DAVAO+24 others
CMA CGM	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM BUZIOS+60 others
Evergreen	Every 1-2 weeks	EVER OASIS+61 others
Wan Hai	Every 1-2 weeks	WAN HAI 303+20 others
Interasia	Every 1-2 weeks	Interasia Horizon+4 others
TS Lines	Every 1-2 weeks	TS TAICHUNG+14 others
China United	Every 2-4 weeks	CUL NANSHA+7 others
Sinokor	Every 2-4 weeks	SAWASDEE BALTIC+3 others
Sinotrans	Every 2-4 weeks	SNL ZHANGJIAGANG+6 others
Emirates Shipping	Every 2-4 weeks	ESL WINNER+5 others

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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
Truck Operator	N/A	Truck 40T
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