Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Chennai and Christchurch is 28 days 6h. Ships depart from Kattupalli (INKAT) and arrive at Lyttelton (NZLYT) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Chennai and Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Kattupalli (INKAT) and arrive into Lyttelton (NZLYT) around 28 days 6h later. These services are operated by ONE.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Chennai to Christchurch takes around 20h 6m. Flights depart from Chennai International Airport (MAA) and arrive at Christchurch International Airport (CHC).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Chennai and Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Chennai International Airport (MAA) and Christchurch International Airport (CHC) depart 2-4 times a day. These flights are serviced by Singapore Airlines and Emirates and the typical transit time is around 20h 6m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Chennai and Christchurch by cargo ship is 7,762 Nautical Miles (14,375 Kilometres / 8,933 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Kattupalli (INKAT) and Lyttelton (NZLYT).

Question 7

What is the distance between Chennai to Christchurch by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Chennai and Christchurch by air is around 11,341 Kilometres (7,047 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Chennai International Airport (MAA) and Christchurch International Airport (CHC).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.4t CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Chennai to Christchurch. 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 Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

314kg CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Chennai to Christchurch. 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
Singapore Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 737MAX 8+2 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
IOM → NZ1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
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