Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Chennai and Chengdu is 9 days 2h. Ships depart from Chennai (INMAA) and arrive at Qinzhou (CNQZH) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Chennai and Chengdu?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Chennai (INMAA) and arrive into Qinzhou (CNQZH) around 9 days 2h later. These services are operated by Wan Hai.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Chennai to Chengdu takes around 4h 50m. Flights depart from Chennai International Airport (MAA) and arrive at Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Chennai and Chengdu?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Chennai International Airport (MAA) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Sichuan Airlines and the typical transit time is around 4h 50m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Chennai and Chengdu. Cargo flights depart from Chennai International Airport (MAA) and arrive at Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) with departures 2-4 times a week and a average flight time of around 4h 50m. Sichuan Airlines operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Chennai to Chengdu by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Chennai and Chengdu by cargo ship is 3,454 Nautical Miles (6,397 Kilometres / 3,975 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Chennai (INMAA) and Qinzhou (CNQZH).

Question 7

What is the distance between Chennai to Chengdu by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Chennai and Chengdu by air is around 3,128 Kilometres (1,944 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Chennai International Airport (MAA) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

735kg CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Chennai to Chengdu. 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 Chengdu?

Accepted Answer

138kg CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Chennai to Chengdu. 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 AirlinesFreighter	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-200 Freighter
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Thai Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-8+2 others
Singapore Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8+2 others
Qatar Airways	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-8+3 others
Cathay Pacific	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+1 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
CI7	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai, Sinokor, Interasia
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