Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from India to United Kingdom by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between India and United Kingdom is 26 days 1h. Ships depart from Tuticorin (INTUT) and arrive at London Gateway Port (GBLGP) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between India and United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Tuticorin (INTUT) and arrive into London Gateway Port (GBLGP) around 26 days 1h later. These services are operated by MSC.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from India to United Kingdom by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from India to United Kingdom takes around 9hrs. Flights depart from Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport (ATQ) and arrive at Birmingham International Airport (BHX).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between India and United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport (ATQ) and Birmingham International Airport (BHX) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Air India and the typical transit time is around 9hrs.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between India and United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between India and United Kingdom. Cargo flights depart from Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) and arrive at London Heathrow Airport (LHR) with departures Every 1-2 days and a average flight time of around 10h 27m. EgyptAir operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between India to United Kingdom by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between India and United Kingdom by cargo ship is 10,988 Nautical Miles (20,349 Kilometres / 12,645 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Tuticorin (INTUT) and London Gateway Port (GBLGP).

Question 7

What is the distance between India to United Kingdom by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between India and United Kingdom by air is around 6,401 Kilometres (3,977 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport (ATQ) and Birmingham International Airport (BHX).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.02t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from India to United Kingdom. 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 India to United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

223kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from India to United Kingdom. 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	Boeing 787-8
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
EgyptAirFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-200 Freighter+3 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Colombo-Tuticorin → Swan-Sentosa	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Himalaya → Swan-Sentosa	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Shikra → Swan-Sentosa	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Dragon → Swan-Sentosa	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
India to South Africa / Ilanga Express → Swan-Sentosa	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
IAS → Swan-Sentosa	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
ME2 → Neo Samba	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
EPIC2 → SAFRAN1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
INDUS → Swan-Sentosa	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
EPIC → SAFRAN1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
EPIC2 / IOS / IP2 → WCC / EWX / SWX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
EPIC2 / IOS / IP2 → IEX / IO3 / IP3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, COSCO, OOCL
IOS → ECX-X	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
EPIC2 / IOS / IP2 → ESE2 / LUX / EEX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE, COSCO, OOCL
IOS → ECX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
EPIC2 → RTWPAN	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
EPIC2 → NEFGUI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
IOS → SAX / SRX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, ONE
ME2 → SWX / EUROSAL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
→ IEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
→ ECX-X	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
→ ECX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
ME2 → SAX / SAECS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
IOS → AL3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, ONE
EPIC / EPIC3 / IO3 / IP1 → WCC / EWX / SWX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, OOCL
EPIC3 / IO3 / IO2 / IP1 → IEX / IO3 / IP3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, OOCL
EPIC3 / IO2 / IP1 → ESE2 / LUX / EEX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, ONE, OOCL
EPIC → RTWPAN	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
EPIC → NEFGUI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
IAS → NWC-CAN-WAF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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India to United Kingdom By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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India to United Kingdom by Air freight

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Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport to Birmingham International Airport

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Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport to London Heathrow Airport

India to United Kingdom by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Tuticorin to London Gateway Port

Cargo flights

Nhava Sheva to London Gateway Port

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