Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Kolkata and Chittagong is 11 days 4h. Ships depart from Kolkata (INCCU) and arrive at Chittagong (BDCGP) with scheduled departures Daily.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Kolkata and Chittagong?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart daily from Kolkata (INCCU) and arrive into Chittagong (BDCGP) around 11 days 4h later. These services are operated by Samudera, PIL, MSC, MSC, X-Press Feeders, MSC, PIL, MSC, MSC, MSC, PIL and PIL.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Kolkata to Chittagong takes around 1h 15m. Flights depart from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) and arrive at Shah Amanat International Airport (CGP).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Kolkata and Chittagong?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) and Shah Amanat International Airport (CGP) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by US-Bangla Airlines and the typical transit time is around 1h 15m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Kolkata and Chittagong. There are regular passenger aircraft however and they might be able to accommodate your cargo depending on its dimensions and weight.

Question 6

How long does it take to ship cargo from Kolkata to Chittagong by road?

Accepted Answer

It will typically take around 7h 40m to send cargo via road from Kolkata and Chittagong. This duration does not factor in traffic, weather or other delays that may occur on route.

Question 7

What is the distance between Kolkata to Chittagong by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Kolkata and Chittagong by cargo ship is 3,162 Nautical Miles (5,855 Kilometres / 3,638 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Kolkata (INCCU) and Chittagong (BDCGP).

Question 8

What is the distance by road between Kolkata to Chittagong?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Kolkata and Chittagong by road is 358 Kilometres (223 Miles) and will typically take around 7h 40m to drive (exluding including traffic and local conditions).

Question 9

What is the distance between Kolkata to Chittagong by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Kolkata and Chittagong by air is around 349 Kilometres (217 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) and Shah Amanat International Airport (CGP).

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

1.13t CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Kolkata to Chittagong. 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 11

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from Kolkata to Chittagong?

Accepted Answer

19kg CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Kolkata to Chittagong. 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
US-Bangla Airlines	Every 1-2 days	ATR 72
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
US-Bangla Airlines	1-2 times a day	ATR 72
Biman Bangladesh Airlines	1-2 times a day	De Havilland (Bombardier) DHC-8 Dash 8
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
CALEX Loop 1 → BGX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Samudera, AC Lines
CCS → BD1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL
Colombo/Kolkata Feeder 2 → CHITTAGONG	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
COLOMBO/KOLKATA → CHITTAGONG	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
CKX → UBB	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	X-Press Feeders
Colombo/Kolkata3 → CHITTAGONG	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
9SO / KKS/CAS → BAS / BD1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL, ONE
Colombo/Kolkata Feeder 2 → CHITTAGONG2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
COLOMBO/KOLKATA → CHITTAGONG2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Colombo/Kolkata3 → CHITTAGONG2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
CCS → BD2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL
KKS/CAS → BD2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Vehicles
Truck Operator	N/A	Truck 40T
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