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 13 days 16h. Ships depart from Shanghai (CNSHG) and arrive at Chennai (INMAA) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 days.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Shanghai and Chennai?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 days from Shanghai (CNSHG) and arrive into Chennai (INMAA) around 13 days 16h later. These services are operated by SITC, Sinotrans, King Ocean, Wan Hai, COSCO, RCL, TS Lines, SITC, TS Lines, King Ocean, King Ocean, KCN, PIL, King Ocean, King Ocean, King Ocean, Interasia, TS Lines, OOCL, PIL, ONE, COSCO, SLS, ONE, King Ocean, SITC, ONE, Namsung, Sinokor, ONE, RCL, OOCL, RCL, OOCL, Sinokor, OOCL, Interasia, Interasia, Interasia, Namsung, Namsung and COSCO.

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 13h 53m. Flights depart from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and arrive at Chennai International Airport (MAA).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Shanghai and Chennai?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Chennai International Airport (MAA) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Thai Airways, IndiGo, Malaysia Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Emirates, Emirates and Etihad Airways and the typical transit time is around 13h 53m.

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 13h 53m. Singapore Airlines and Emirates operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Shanghai to Chennai by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Shanghai and Chennai by cargo ship is 4,125 Nautical Miles (7,639 Kilometres / 4,747 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Taicang (CNTAG) and Chennai (INMAA).

Question 7

What is the distance between Shanghai to Chennai by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Shanghai and Chennai by air is around 4,953 Kilometres (3,078 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Chennai International Airport (MAA).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

564kg CO₂e (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 9

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

Accepted Answer

399kg CO₂e (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	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Thai Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-200 / 200ER+3 others
IndiGo	Every 1-2 weeks	Airbus A320neo+1 others
Malaysia Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)+4 others
Singapore AirlinesFreighter	2-4 times a day	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+5 others
Emirates	1-2 times a day	Airbus A380-800+1 others
EmiratesFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777-200F Freighter
Etihad Airways	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+3 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Cathay Pacific	1-2 times a day	Airbus A330-300+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
FIE	Direct	1-2 times a week	SITC
CIE / FIE1 / FIX / IFX2 / SINO - CIE \| SITC - FIE1 \| SLS - FIX \| TSL - IFX2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Sinotrans, Sinokor, SITC, SLS, TS Lines
IEX / FCS / FME / RFM3 / IFX	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean, FT, CMA CGM, COSCO, China United, Evergreen, OOCL, RCL, TS Lines
CCS / CI5 / FME2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai, BTL, Interasia, King Ocean
FCE / ICI3 / CCX / FCS2 / CI3 / COSCO - FCE \| INTERA - ICI3 \| ONE - CCX \| OOCL - FCS2 \| SSLL - CCX \| WHL - CI3	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, ECL, Wan Hai, Interasia, ONE, Samudera
CIX6 / CSI / CVI / RFM / EMC - CIX6 \| INTERA - CSI \| PIL - CVI \| RCL - RFM	Direct	2-4 times a week	RCL, GFS, Evergreen, Interasia, PIL
KCM2 → IFX2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	TS Lines
CJV2 → FIE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	SITC
IFX → IFX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	TS Lines
KMSK → FME2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean
KMSK → FME	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean
HA - KMS \| KMTC - KMSK → APL - MD2 \| BTL - MDM \| COSCO - RMV \| EMC - CIX7 \| INTERA - TTX \| NMSUNG - TTX \| ONE - TE2 \| RCL - RMV \| WHL - TTX \| XPF - TTX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	KCN
NFS / KCS → CSI / CVI	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	PIL, Interasia
FEM → FME	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	King Ocean
FEM → FME2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean
KCM4 → FME	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	King Ocean
ASEAN - HHX2 \| CNC - HHX2 → ICI3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Interasia
COSCO - RBC2 \| OOCL - CCT2 \| RCL - RBC2 → IFX2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	TS Lines
CCT1 → FCS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
SAE → CVI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL
EA2 → CCX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
NIS1 / CID / CIP2 → FCE / CCX / FCS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, ONE, OOCL
FBX → FIX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	SLS
NFS / KCS2 → ICI3 / CCX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Interasia
NFS / KCM4 → CI5 / FME2	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	King Ocean, Interasia
CJV2 / SITC - CJV2 → FIE1 / IFX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	SITC, TS Lines
ZAX3 / SAC / SAF3 → FCE / CCX / FCS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, COSCO, OOCL
NFS / KCS2 → TTX / TE2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Namsung, ONE, Interasia
FEM → SIS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Sinokor
AUN → CCX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
CTP / RLM2 → TE2 / RMV	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	RCL, ONE
AAS → FCS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
RBC13 → RMV	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	RCL
FCS → FCS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
CHT → SIS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Sinokor
CCT2 → FCS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
CI5 → CI9	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Interasia
IBX → CI9	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Interasia
JCV → CI9	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Interasia
VTX → TTX	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	Namsung
ANX → TTX	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	Namsung
CV2 → RMV / CIX7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
TIS1 → SINO - CIE \| SITC - FIE1 \| SLS - FIX \| TSL - IFX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Sinokor
SINOL - CJV \| SITC - CVS2 \| SJJS - JCV → IEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
PBT2 & PST2 / SITC - PBT2 & PST2 → FIE1 / IFX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	TS Lines, SITC
CVS2 → FIE	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	SITC
CVS2 → FIE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	SITC
SINOL - CJV \| SITC - CVS2 \| SJJS - JCV → CVI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL

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Shanghai to Chennai By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Shanghai to Chennai by Air freight

Quickest air route

Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Chennai International Airport

Closest airports

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Chennai International Airport

Shanghai to Chennai by Container ship

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Closest seaports

Taicang to Chennai

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