Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Chennai and Beijing is 16 days 13h. Ships depart from Kattupalli (INKAT) and arrive at Qingdao (CNQDG) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Chennai and Beijing?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Kattupalli (INKAT) and arrive into Qingdao (CNQDG) around 16 days 13h later. These services are operated by Wan Hai, Wan Hai, King Ocean, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, RCL, RCL, COSCO, King Ocean, COSCO, COSCO and RCL.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Chennai to Beijing takes around 13h 39m. Flights depart from Chennai International Airport (MAA) and arrive at Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Chennai and Beijing?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Chennai International Airport (MAA) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) depart every few hours. These flights are serviced by Sichuan Airlines, Thai Airways, Cathay Pacific, Singapore Airlines and Emirates and the typical transit time is around 13h 39m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Chennai and Beijing. 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 Chennai to Beijing by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Chennai and Beijing by cargo ship is 4,547 Nautical Miles (8,421 Kilometres / 5,233 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Chennai (INMAA) and Qingdao (CNQDG).

Question 7

What is the distance between Chennai to Beijing by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Chennai and Beijing by air is around 4,688 Kilometres (2,913 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Chennai International Airport (MAA) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

816kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Chennai to Beijing. 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 Chennai to Beijing?

Accepted Answer

350kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Chennai to Beijing. 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
Sichuan Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-200 Freighter+5 others
Thai Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-8+2 others
Cathay Pacific	1-2 times a day	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+4 others
Singapore Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 737MAX 8+3 others
Emirates	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
CI5 / FME2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai, BTL, King Ocean, Interasia, COSCO
CI5 → ICI / CI2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai, Interasia
CI5 / FME2 → IEA2 / EAX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean, Interasia
CI5 → MEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
CI5 → AEM2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
CI5 → AEU6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
RMB8 → RNI6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	RCL
RMB8 → REA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	RCL
TCX → MEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
CI5 / FME2 → IEA2 / EAX2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	King Ocean, Interasia
TCX → AEM2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
TCX → AEU6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
RMB8 → REA2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	RCL

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
CIE / FIE1 / FIX / IFX2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	SITC, Sinotrans, TS Lines, SLS
CI5 / FME2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai, BTL, King Ocean, Interasia, COSCO
IEX / FCS / FME / RFM3 / IFX	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean, COSCO, CMA CGM, RCL, China United, Evergreen, FT, OOCL, TS Lines
CI5 → ICI / CI2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai, Interasia
CI5 / FME2 → IEA2 / EAX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean, Interasia
CI5 → MEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
CI5 → AEM2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
CI5 → AEU6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
CI5 / FME2 → IEA2 / EAX2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	King Ocean, Interasia

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