Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Chennai and Southampton is 32 days 19h. Ships depart from Ennore (INENR) and arrive at London Gateway Port (GBLGP) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Chennai and Southampton?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Ennore (INENR) and arrive into London Gateway Port (GBLGP) around 32 days 19h later. These services are operated by MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Chennai to Southampton takes around 11h 19m. Flights depart from Chennai International Airport (MAA) and arrive at London Heathrow Airport (LHR).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Chennai and Southampton?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Chennai International Airport (MAA) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by British Airways, Qatar Airways, Oman Air, Air India, Emirates, Air India, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, SriLankan Airlines and Thai Airways and the typical transit time is around 11h 19m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Chennai and Southampton. Cargo flights depart from Chennai International Airport (MAA) and arrive at London Heathrow Airport (LHR) with departures 1-2 times a day and a average flight time of around 11h 19m. Qatar Airways operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Chennai to Southampton by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Chennai and Southampton by cargo ship is 11,319 Nautical Miles (20,962 Kilometres / 13,025 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Ennore (INENR) and London Gateway Port (GBLGP).

Question 7

What is the distance between Chennai to Southampton by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Chennai and Southampton by air is around 8,244 Kilometres (5,123 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Chennai International Airport (MAA) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.38t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Chennai to Southampton. 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 Southampton?

Accepted Answer

279kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Chennai to Southampton. 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 787-8
Qatar AirwaysFreighter	1-2 times a day	Boeing 787-8+6 others
Oman Air	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-200 Mixed Configuration+2 others
Air India	1-2 times a day	Airbus A320neo+2 others
Emirates	2-4 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Air India	2-4 times a day	Airbus A320neo+5 others
Etihad Airways	Daily	Airbus A321+2 others
Gulf Air	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321neo+1 others
SriLankan Airlines	Daily	Airbus A330-300+2 others
Thai Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-200 / 200ER+1 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Qatar AirwaysFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-8+2 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Qatar Airways	1-2 times a day	Boeing 787-8+2 others
Emirates	2-4 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Saudia	Every 1-2 weeks	Airbus A330-300+2 others
Ethiopian Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737 Freighter+2 others
Air Mauritius	Every 1-2 weeks	Airbus A330-200+1 others
Singapore Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8+2 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NEWMO / AES	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, CMA CGM, ANL, APL
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