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

The shortest shipping time by sea between Shanghai and Chennai is 11 days 14h. Ships depart from Shanghai (CNSHG) and arrive at Ennore (INENR) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

How regularly do container ships travel between Shanghai and Chennai?

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Shanghai (CNSHG) and arrive into Ennore (INENR) around 11 days 14h later. These services are operated by Bahri and Bahri.

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

The quickest flight from Shanghai to Chennai takes around 13h 56m. Flights depart from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and arrive at Chennai International Airport (MAA).

How often do planes fly between Shanghai and Chennai?

Scheduled flights between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Chennai International Airport (MAA) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Thai Lion Air, Thai Airways, IndiGo, Malaysia Airlines, Air India, Singapore Airlines, Emirates, Emirates and Qatar Airways and the typical transit time is around 13h 56m.

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

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 Every few hours and a average flight time of around 13h 56m. Malaysia Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Emirates and Qatar Airways operates on this route.

What is the distance between Shanghai to Chennai by ship?

The distance between Shanghai and Chennai by cargo ship is 4,112 Nautical Miles (7,615 Kilometres / 4,732 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Taicang (CNTAG) and Chennai (INMAA).

What is the distance between Shanghai to Chennai by air?

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).

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

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.

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

400kg 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.

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Shanghai to Chennai by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Shanghai to Chennai by plane will take about 13h 56m and departs from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and arrives into Chennai International Airport (MAA). There are flights departing 2-4 times a week on this route. Thai Lion Air is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing 2-4 times a week.

Quickest air route

Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Chennai International Airport

Departs from

PVG

Departs from

MAA

13h 56m: 2-4 times a week

5,107 km
3,173 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

285kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Thai Lion Air	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737-900+1 others
Thai Airways	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+3 others
IndiGo	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320neo+1 others
Malaysia AirlinesFreighter	1-2 times a day	Airbus A330-300+4 others
Air India	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-8+2 others
Singapore AirlinesFreighter	2-4 times a day	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+5 others
EmiratesFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777-200F Freighter
Emirates	1-2 times a day	Airbus A380-800+1 others
Qatar AirwaysFreighter	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+3 others

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Closest airports

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Chennai International Airport

Departs from

SHA

Departs from

MAA

14h 16m: 1-2 times a day

4,953 km
3,078 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

400kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Cathay Pacific	1-2 times a day	Airbus A330-300+1 others
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Shanghai to Chennai by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Shanghai to Chennai by ship will take about 11 days 14h and departs from Shanghai (CNSHG) and arrives into Ennore (INENR). There are vessels departing every 1-2 weeks on this route. Bahri is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 2-4 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Shanghai to Ennore

Port of loading

CNSHG

Port of loading

INENR

11 days 14h: Every 1-2 weeks

7,001 km
4,350 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

404kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Far East	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	Bahri
MEANAMRORO	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	Bahri
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Closest seaports

Taicang to Chennai

Port of loading

CNTAG

Port of loading

INMAA

17 days 3h: Every 2-4 weeks

7,615 km
4,732 mi.

1 transfer
1 stop

Estimated emissions

564kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
HAIJ - CAX \| SFT - CAX \| SLD - CAX → FIE	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	SITC
HAIJ - CAX \| SFT - CAX \| SLD - CAX → FIE1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	SITC
TIS1 → RCL - RFM1 \| SINO - CIE \| SITC - FIE1 \| TSL - IFX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Sinokor
CVS2 → FIE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	SITC
CVS2 → FIE	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	SITC
SINOL - CJV \| SITC - CVS2 \| SJJS - JCV → IEX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
PBT2 & PST2 / SITC - PBT2 & PST2 → FIE1 / IFX2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	TS Lines, SITC
SINOL - CJV \| SITC - CVS2 \| SJJS - JCV → CVI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL
SITC - PBT2 & PST2 → IFX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	TS Lines
TCLC - TKX1 → IFX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	TS Lines
HAIJ - CAX \| SFT - CAX \| SLD - CAX → FIE	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	SITC

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Most frequent

Shanghai to Chennai

Port of loading

CNSHG

Port of loading

INMAA

14 days 2h: Daily

7,433 km
4,619 mi.

Direct
2 stops

Estimated emissions

544kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
FIE	Direct	2-4 times a week	SITC
RFM1 / CIE / FIE1 / IFX2 / RCL - RFM1 \| SINO - CIE \| SITC - FIE1 \| TSL - IFX2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Sinotrans, Sinokor, TS Lines, RCL, SITC
IEX / FCS / FME / RFM3 / IFX	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, King Ocean, TS Lines, FT, CMA CGM, China United, Evergreen, OOCL, RCL
CCS / CI5 / FME2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	BTL, King Ocean, Wan Hai, Interasia
CIX6 / CSI / CVI / RFM2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	RCL, Interasia, Evergreen, PIL
FCE / ICI3 / CCX / FCS2 / CI3 / COSCO - FCE \| INTERA - ICI3 \| ONE - CCX \| OOCL - FCS2 \| SSLL - CCX \| WHL - CI3	Direct	2-4 times a week	COSCO, Wan Hai, Interasia, OOCL, ECL, ONE, Samudera
CJV2 → FIE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	SITC
AEF2 / IEA / REA1 → CIX6 / CSI / RFM2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen, Interasia, RCL
FEM → FME	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean
RFM3 / IFX → RFM1 / IFX2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	TS Lines, RCL
KCM2 → IFX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	TS Lines
CJV2 / SITC - CJV2 → FIE1 / IFX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	TS Lines, SITC
KCM4 → FME	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean
FEM → FME2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean
RBC2 / COSCO - RBC2 \| OOCL - CCT2 \| RCL - RBC2 → RFM1 / IFX2	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	TS Lines, RCL
FEM → SIS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Sinokor
NFS / KCM4 → CI5 / FME2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean, Interasia
NFS / KCS → CSI / CVI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL, Interasia
EPIC3 / IP1 → FCE / FCS2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
IEA → CI7	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Interasia
NFS / KCS2 → ICI3 / CCX	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	ONE, Interasia
SAE → CVI	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	PIL
KMSK → FME	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean
NFS / KCS2 → TTX / TE2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Namsung, Interasia
KMSK → FME2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean
JCV → CI7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai, Interasia
CI5 → CI7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai, Interasia
IEA → CI9	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Interasia
CCT1 → FCS3	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	OOCL
CHT → SIS3	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	Sinokor
CTP / RLM2 / ONE - CTP \| RCL - RLM2 → TE2 / RMV / TTX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Wan Hai, RCL
ACX → FCS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
AAS → FCS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
FCS → FCS3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	OOCL
JCV → CI9	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Interasia
CPX → FCS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
CI5 → CI9	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Interasia
RBC13 → RMV	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	RCL
CCT2 → FCS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
ANX → TTX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Namsung
VTX → TTX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Namsung
CV2 → RMV / CIX7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen
MLINE - MCREX → SIS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Sinokor

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Air Freight

13h 56m, 2-4 times a week

285kg CO₂e

Container Ship

11 days 14h, Every 1-2 weeks

404kg CO₂e

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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

Quickest ocean route

Shanghai to Ennore

Closest seaports

Taicang to Chennai

Most frequent

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