Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Chennai and Norfolk is 28 days 5h. Ships depart from Ennore (INENR) and arrive at New York (USNYC) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Chennai and Norfolk?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Ennore (INENR) and arrive into New York (USNYC) around 28 days 5h later. These services are operated by Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, Maersk and Maersk.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Chennai to Norfolk takes around 24h 7m. Flights depart from Chennai International Airport (MAA) and arrive at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Chennai and Norfolk?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Chennai International Airport (MAA) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) depart every few hours. These flights are serviced by Air India, Emirates, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, British Airways, Lufthansa and Ethiopian Airlines and the typical transit time is around 24h 7m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Chennai and Norfolk. Cargo flights depart from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) and arrive at Norfolk International Airport (ORF) with departures Every 4-6 weeks and a average flight time of around 1 day 7h. UPS Airlines operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Chennai to Norfolk by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Chennai and Norfolk by cargo ship is 12,017 Nautical Miles (22,256 Kilometres / 13,829 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Chennai (INMAA) and New York (USNYC).

Question 7

What is the distance between Chennai to Norfolk by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Chennai and Norfolk by air is around 14,081 Kilometres (8,749 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) and Norfolk International Airport (ORF).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.28t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Chennai to Norfolk. 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 Norfolk?

Accepted Answer

718kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Chennai to Norfolk. 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
Air India	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320neo+4 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Etihad Airways	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320neo+2 others
Qatar Airways	Daily	Boeing 787-9+4 others
British Airways	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-8+3 others
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A340-300+2 others
Ethiopian Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737 Freighter+3 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
UPS AirlinesFreighter	Every 4-6 weeks	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+2 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
IEX → AA7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
NEWMO → INDAMEX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
IEX / ME2 → US4 / TP16	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
ME2 → MECL1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
→ TP16	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
JAC → TP16	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
IEX2 → INDAMEX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
CCS → INDAMEX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM

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Chennai to Norfolk By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Chennai International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport

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Kempegowda International Airport to Norfolk International Airport

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Quickest ocean route

Ennore to New York

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