Shanghai to Indianapolis By Air freight, Container ship or Road
See the best way to ship your freight from Shanghai, China to Indianapolis, United States by Air, Sea and Road. Compare transit times, frequency, emissions, sailing schedules and much more.
Map / Route overview
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Air Freight
Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Indianapolis International Airport
Duration / Frequency
18h 42m, Every 1-2 weeks
Emissions
686kg CO₂e
Container Ship
Shanghai to New York
Duration / Frequency
27 days, Every 1-2 days
Emissions
1.23t CO₂e
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Shanghai to Indianapolis by Air freight
The quickest way to get from Shanghai to Indianapolis by plane will take about 18h 42m and departs from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and arrives into Indianapolis International Airport (IND). There are flights departing every 1-2 weeks on this route. FedEx is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing every 1-2 weeks.
Quickest air route
Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Indianapolis International Airport
The quickest way to get from Shanghai to Indianapolis by ship will take about 27 days and departs from Shanghai (CNSHG) and arrives into New York (USNYC). There are vessels departing every 1-2 days on this route. OOCL is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.
More about shipping cargo and freight from Shanghai to Indianapolis by Air, Ocean and Road
The shortest shipping time by sea between Shanghai and Indianapolis is 27 days. Ships depart from Shanghai (CNSHG) and arrive at New York (USNYC) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 days.
There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 days from Shanghai (CNSHG) and arrive into New York (USNYC) around 27 days later. These services are operated by OOCL, COSCO, ONE, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, Wan Hai, MSC, HMM, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, MSC, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Wan Hai, ONE, MSC, ONE, CMA CGM, HMM, ONE, MSC, MSC and MSC.
The quickest flight from Shanghai to Indianapolis takes around 18h 42m. Flights depart from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and arrive at Indianapolis International Airport (IND).
Scheduled flights between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND) depart every 1-2 weeks. These flights are serviced by FedEx, FedEx, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and Delta Air Lines and the typical transit time is around 18h 42m.
Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Shanghai and Indianapolis. Cargo flights depart from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and arrive at Indianapolis International Airport (IND) with departures 2-4 times a week and a average flight time of around 18h 42m. FedEx and FedEx operates on this route.
The distance between Shanghai and Indianapolis by cargo ship is 10,832 Nautical Miles (20,061 Kilometres / 12,466 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Taicang (CNTAG) and New York (USNYC).
The distance between Shanghai and Indianapolis by air is around 11,780 Kilometres (7,320 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND).
1.25t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Shanghai to Indianapolis. 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.
686kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Shanghai to Indianapolis. 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.
