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

The shortest shipping time by sea between Japan and India is 14 days 14h. Ships depart from Tokyo (JPTYO) and arrive at Chennai (INMAA) with scheduled departures Daily.

How regularly do container ships travel between Japan and India?

There are scheduled container ships that depart daily from Tokyo (JPTYO) and arrive into Chennai (INMAA) around 14 days 14h later. These services are operated by Evergreen, Interasia, Interasia, Interasia, Interasia, Interasia, ONE, Evergreen, Wan Hai, Wan Hai, PIL, OOCL, OOCL, OOCL, Wan Hai and Wan Hai.

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

The quickest flight from Japan to India takes around 9h 55m. Flights depart from Narita International Airport (NRT) and arrive at Kempegowda International Airport (BLR).

How often do planes fly between Japan and India?

Scheduled flights between Narita International Airport (NRT) and Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Japan Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, Nepal Airlines and Thai Lion Air and the typical transit time is around 9h 55m.

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

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Japan and India. Cargo flights depart from Kansai International Airport (KIX) and arrive at Chennai International Airport (MAA) with departures Every 1-2 days and a average flight time of around 14h 50m. Sichuan Airlines and Longhao Airlines operates on this route.

What is the distance between Japan to India by ship?

The distance between Japan and India by cargo ship is 4,583 Nautical Miles (8,488 Kilometres / 5,274 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Tokyo (JPTYO) and Chennai (INMAA).

What is the distance between Japan to India by air?

The distance between Japan and India by air is around 6,709 Kilometres (4,169 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Narita International Airport (NRT) and Kempegowda International Airport (BLR).

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

883kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Japan to India. 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 Japan to India?

245kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Japan to India. 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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Japan to India By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Air Freight

9h 55m, Every 1-2 days

245kg CO₂e

Container Ship

14 days 14h, Daily

883kg CO₂e

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Japan to India by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Japan to India by plane will take about 9h 55m and departs from Narita International Airport (NRT) and arrives into Kempegowda International Airport (BLR). There are flights departing every 1-2 days on this route. Japan Airlines is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing every 1-2 days.

Quickest air route

Narita International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport

Departs from

NRT

Departs from

BLR

9h 55m: Every 1-2 days

6,709 km
4,169 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

245kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Japan Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-8
SriLankan Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-300+2 others
Nepal Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-200+1 others
Thai Lion Air	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737-900+1 others

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Cargo flights

Kansai International Airport to Chennai International Airport

Departs from

KIX

Departs from

MAA

14h 50m: 1-2 times a day

6,086 km
3,782 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

343kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Sichuan AirlinesFreighter	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-200 Freighter
Longhao AirlinesFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737 Freighter+1 others
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Most frequent

Kansai International Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport

Departs from

KIX

Departs from

BOM

15h 10m: 2-4 times a day

6,334 km
3,935 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

354kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Sichuan AirlinesFreighter	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-200 Freighter
Malaysia Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300+3 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A380-800+2 others
Etihad Airways	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+2 others
Qatar Airways	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+2 others
All Nippon Airways	2-4 times a week	Road Feeder Service+1 others

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Japan to India by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Japan to India by ship will take about 14 days 14h and departs from Tokyo (JPTYO) and arrives into Chennai (INMAA). There are vessels departing daily on this route. Evergreen is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Tokyo to Chennai

Port of loading

JPTYO

Port of loading

INMAA

14 days 14h: Daily

8,488 km
5,274 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

883kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
PS1 → CIX6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
NS1 → CSI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Interasia
NS1 / JSM3 → ICI3 / CCX / CI3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Interasia, Wan Hai, ONE
NS1 → CI5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Interasia, Wan Hai
NS5 / JTC → ICI3 / CCX / CI3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Interasia, Wan Hai, ONE
NS5 → CI5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Interasia, Wan Hai
PS3 → CCX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE, Samudera
CMX6NWX / EPNW / ANP / PNW3 → IEX / FCS / FME	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
NS3 → ICI3 / CI3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Wan Hai, Interasia
NS3 → CI5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai, Interasia
→ CVI	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	PIL
KTX1 → FCE / FCS2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
KTX1 → FCS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
KTX1 → FCS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
JTS → ICI3 / CI3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Wan Hai, Interasia
JTS → CI5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai, Interasia

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Cargo flights

Tokyo to Nhava Sheva

Port of loading

JPTYO

Port of loading

INNSA

20 days 13h: Every 1-2 weeks

11,169 km
6,940 mi.

Direct
6 stops

Estimated emissions

952kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
PS3 / WIN	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, ONE, Hapag-Lloyd, HMM, Samudera, X-Press Feeders
FP1 → FIM / IOM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM
FP1 → SIG	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
FUJI / JPSW / JPX → AS1 / CPX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
NS1 → ICI / CI2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Interasia, Wan Hai
NS1 → CI6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Interasia, Wan Hai
NS1 → CIS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Interasia
JTC → CIP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
JTC → NPI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
NS5 → ICI / CI2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Interasia, Wan Hai
NS5 → CI6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Interasia, Wan Hai
NS5 → CIS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Interasia
KTX3 → AS1 / CPX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
JTC → PS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
JTC → NCI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
NS3 → ICI / CI2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai, Interasia
NS3 → CI6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai, Interasia
KTX1 → AS1 / CPX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
KTX1 → CI1 / CIX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
KTX1 →	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	OOCL
KTX1 → CIX2 / CSE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, PIL
JTS → ICI / CI2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai, Interasia
JTS → CI6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai, Interasia

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Most frequent

Nagoya, Aichi to Nhava Sheva

Port of loading

JPNGO

Port of loading

INNSA

16 days 15h: 1-2 times a day

10,707 km
6,653 mi.

1 transfer
1 stop

Estimated emissions

1.11t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
FP1 → FIM / IOM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM
FP1 → SIG	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
JSM → AS1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
FUJI / JPSW / JPX → AS1 / CPX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
NS1 →	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Wan Hai
KTX3 → AS1 / CPX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
NS3 →	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Wan Hai
NS3 → ICI / CI2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai, Interasia
NS1 → ICI / CI2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Interasia, Wan Hai
NS3 → CI6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai, Interasia
NS1 → CI6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Interasia, Wan Hai
NS1 → CIS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Interasia
KTX1 → AS1 / CPX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
JTS → ICI / CI2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai, Interasia
KTX1 → CI1 / CIX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
JTS → CI6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai, Interasia
KTX1 →	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	OOCL
KTX1 → CIX2 / CSE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, PIL

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Ocean routes from Japan to India

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Japan to India by Air freight

Quickest air route

Narita International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport

Cargo flights

Kansai International Airport to Chennai International Airport

Most frequent

Kansai International Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport

Japan to India by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Tokyo to Chennai

Cargo flights

Tokyo to Nhava Sheva

Most frequent

Nagoya, Aichi to Nhava Sheva

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