How long does it take to ship a container from India to South Korea by sea?

The shortest shipping time by sea between India and South Korea is 13 days 21h. Ships depart from Visakhapatnam (INVTZ) and arrive at Busan (KRPUS) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

How regularly do container ships travel between India and South Korea?

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Visakhapatnam (INVTZ) and arrive into Busan (KRPUS) around 13 days 21h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM.

How long does it take to send cargo from India to South Korea by air freight?

The quickest flight from India to South Korea takes around 6h 35m. Flights depart from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) and arrive at Incheon International Airport (ICN).

How often do planes fly between India and South Korea?

Scheduled flights between Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) and Incheon International Airport (ICN) depart daily. These flights are serviced by Atlas Air, Air India, Korean Air, Uzbekistan Airways, Air Astana and Cathay Pacific and the typical transit time is around 6h 35m.

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between India and South Korea?

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between India and South Korea. Cargo flights depart from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) and arrive at Incheon International Airport (ICN) with departures 2-4 times a day and a average flight time of around 6h 35m. Atlas Air and Cathay Pacific operates on this route.

What is the distance between India to South Korea by ship?

The distance between India and South Korea by cargo ship is 4,483 Nautical Miles (8,303 Kilometres / 5,159 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Visakhapatnam (INVTZ) and Busan (KRPUS).

What is the distance between India to South Korea by air?

The distance between India and South Korea by air is around 4,659 Kilometres (2,895 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) and Incheon International Airport (ICN).

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from India to South Korea by sea?

840kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from India to South Korea. 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.

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from India to South Korea?

262kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from India to South Korea. 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.

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Air Freight

6h 35m, Daily

262kg CO₂e

Container Ship

13 days 21h, Every 1-2 weeks

840kg CO₂e

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India to South Korea by Air freight

The quickest way to get from India to South Korea by plane will take about 6h 35m and departs from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) and arrives into Incheon International Airport (ICN). There are flights departing daily on this route. Atlas Air is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest air route

Indira Gandhi International Airport to Incheon International Airport

Departs from

DEL

Departs from

ICN

6h 35m: Daily

4,659 km
2,895 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

262kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Atlas AirFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 747 Freighter
Air India	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-8
Korean Air	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-200 / 200ER
Uzbekistan Airways	2-4 times a week	Airbus A321neo+3 others
Air Astana	1-2 times a week	Airbus A321+2 others
Cathay PacificFreighter	2-4 times a day	Boeing 747-8F Freighter+6 others

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Most frequent

Chennai International Airport to Incheon International Airport

Departs from

MAA

Departs from

ICN

16h 48m: 2-4 times a day

7,561 km
4,698 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

233kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Singapore Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 737MAX 8+2 others
Royal Brunei Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320neo
Scoot	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-8+1 others
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India to South Korea by Container ship

The quickest way to get from India to South Korea by ship will take about 13 days 21h and departs from Visakhapatnam (INVTZ) and arrives into Busan (KRPUS). There are vessels departing every 1-2 weeks on this route. CMA CGM is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Visakhapatnam to Busan

Port of loading

INVTZ

Port of loading

KRPUS

13 days 21h: Every 1-2 weeks

8,303 km
5,159 mi.

Direct
3 stops

Estimated emissions

840kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
IEX / FCS / FME / RFM3 / IFX	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Unifeeder, China United, Evergreen, FT, King Ocean, OOCL, RCL, TS Lines
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Cargo flights

Mundra to Busan

Port of loading

INMUN

Port of loading

KRPUS

34 days 7h: Every 1-2 weeks

10,801 km
6,712 mi.

Direct
4 stops

Estimated emissions

996kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
ICX / FIM / IOM	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, CSTAR, ONE
FI3 → AE11	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
SIS → KMS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Heung-A
SIS → FEM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Sinokor, Heung-A
FI3 → AC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
SIS → SRS2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Sinokor
→	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
SIS → PCI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Sinokor, Heung-A
→ MEX / WM2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, CMA CGM
→ ACSA2 / TLP1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, CMA CGM
→	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
NWX → KBX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Heung-A, Sinokor
FI3 → AC2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
NWX → KQS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Heung-A, Sinokor
→ PEX2 / TLC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, CMA CGM
CIP → PN4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
AIS →	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	King Ocean
CIX5 / CIP → AUG / EC6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, ONE
AIS → NCJ	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean
AIS → CI5 / FME2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean, COSCO
AIS → CNS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean
AIS → AWC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	TS Lines
AIS → AEM2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
AIS → WSA3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
AS9 / CIX5 → HIXP / PCC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM
AIS → AK3-2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
CIP → PN3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
→	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean
AS9 / CIX5 → MANB / NUE2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM
→ CKI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean
CIP / CWX → ALX4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	TS Lines, ONE
→ KMSK	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean
AS9 / CIX5 → CBX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM
CIP → EC2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
→ FEM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean
AIS → CAX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
CIX5 → PCI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
CIX4 → AUG	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
AS9 / CIX5 → ACSA1 / WSA4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM
CIX4 → PCC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
CIX4 → NUE2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
AS9 / CIX5 → PEX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM
CIS →	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	China United
CIX4 → CBX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
CIX4 → PCI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
AIS3 →	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	King Ocean
AIS3 → FME2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean
AIS3 → NCJ	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean
AIS3 → CNS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean
CIX3 → MEX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
CIX4 → WSA4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
CIX3 → WSA3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
CIX4 → PEX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
CIX3 → KME	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
CIX2 → KCM2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	TS Lines
NCI → NPI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
NIX → ZNP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
AS9 / CIX5 → BEX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM
CIP → AX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
→ NTP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean
CIP → EC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
AS9 / CIX5 → VESPUCCI / NUE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM
CIP →	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
CIX3 → AUG	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
CIP → AX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
CIX3 → PCC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
AIS3 →	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	King Ocean
CIX3 → NUE2	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Evergreen
NIX → ZSA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
AIS3 → CKI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean
AIS3 → KMSK	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean
NIX → ZCP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
CIX3 → CBX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
AIS3 → FEM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean
CIX3 → PCI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
CIX3 → WSA4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
CIX3 → PEX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
NIX → ZBA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM

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Most frequent

Mundra to Gwangyang

Port of loading

INMUN

Port of loading

KRKAN

16 days 3h: 2-4 times a week

11,625 km
7,223 mi.

Direct
4 stops

Estimated emissions

1.2t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
AIS / KCIS	Direct	2-4 times a week	TS Lines, King Ocean, COSCO, Emirates Shipping
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India to South Korea by Air freight

Quickest air route

Indira Gandhi International Airport to Incheon International Airport

Most frequent

Chennai International Airport to Incheon International Airport

India to South Korea by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Visakhapatnam to Busan

Cargo flights

Mundra to Busan

Most frequent

Mundra to Gwangyang

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