Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Atlanta and Chennai is 28 days 18h. Ships depart from Norfolk (USORF) and arrive at Tuticorin (INTUT) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Atlanta and Chennai?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Norfolk (USORF) and arrive into Tuticorin (INTUT) around 28 days 18h later. These services are operated by MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Atlanta to Chennai takes around 24h 6m. Flights depart from Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and arrive at Chennai International Airport (MAA).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Atlanta and Chennai?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Chennai International Airport (MAA) depart 1-2 times a day. These flights are serviced by British Airways, Ethiopian Airlines and Lufthansa and the typical transit time is around 24h 6m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Atlanta and Chennai. There are regular passenger aircraft however and they might be able to accommodate your cargo depending on its dimensions and weight.

Question 6

What is the distance between Atlanta to Chennai by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Atlanta and Chennai by cargo ship is 11,671 Nautical Miles (21,615 Kilometres / 13,431 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Norfolk (USORF) and Tuticorin (INTUT).

Question 7

What is the distance between Atlanta to Chennai by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Atlanta and Chennai by air is around 15,013 Kilometres (9,328 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Chennai International Airport (MAA).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.23t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Atlanta 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 Atlanta to Chennai?

Accepted Answer

809kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Atlanta 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
British Airways	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777+1 others
Ethiopian Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-8+2 others
Lufthansa	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-300+2 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
America → Colombo-Tuticorin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
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