Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Chicago to Kolkata by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Chicago and Kolkata is 33 days 23h. Ships depart from Baltimore (USBAL) and arrive at Visakhapatnam (INVTZ) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Chicago and Kolkata?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Baltimore (USBAL) and arrive into Visakhapatnam (INVTZ) around 33 days 23h later. These services are operated by MSC.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Chicago to Kolkata by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Chicago to Kolkata takes around 22h 41m. Flights depart from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and arrive at Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Chicago and Kolkata?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) depart 2-4 times a day. These flights are serviced by Air India, Emirates and Qatar Airways and the typical transit time is around 22h 41m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Chicago and Kolkata?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Chicago and Kolkata by cargo ship is 12,431 Nautical Miles (23,023 Kilometres / 14,306 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Baltimore (USBAL) and Visakhapatnam (INVTZ).

Question 7

What is the distance between Chicago to Kolkata by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Chicago and Kolkata by air is around 13,350 Kilometres (8,296 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Chicago to Kolkata by sea?

Accepted Answer

1.91t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Chicago to Kolkata. 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 Chicago to Kolkata?

Accepted Answer

871kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Chicago to Kolkata. 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	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+3 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER
Qatar Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+3 others
More Details	See carrier information, flight schedules and estimated emissions

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Empire → Colombo/Vizag	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
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