Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Paris to Delhi by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Paris and Delhi is 19 days 3h. Ships depart from Vlissingen (NLVLI) and arrive at Mundra (INMUN) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Paris and Delhi?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Vlissingen (NLVLI) and arrive into Mundra (INMUN) around 19 days 3h later. These services are operated by MSC and MSC.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Paris to Delhi by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Paris to Delhi takes around 8hrs. Flights depart from Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) and arrive at Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Paris and Delhi?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) and Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) depart 2-4 times a day. These flights are serviced by FedEx, Air India, Air France, Turkish Airlines, Emirates, Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Swiss, Air India, Lufthansa and Finnair and the typical transit time is around 8hrs.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Paris and Delhi?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Paris and Delhi. Cargo flights depart from Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) and arrive at Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) with departures 1-2 times a day and a average flight time of around 8hrs. FedEx and Qatar Airways operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Paris to Delhi by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Paris and Delhi by cargo ship is 11,743 Nautical Miles (21,748 Kilometres / 13,514 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Vlissingen (NLVLI) and Mundra (INMUN).

Question 7

What is the distance between Paris to Delhi by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Paris and Delhi by air is around 6,573 Kilometres (4,084 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) and Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Paris to Delhi by sea?

Accepted Answer

1.4t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Paris to Delhi. 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 Paris to Delhi?

Accepted Answer

127kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Paris to Delhi. 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
FedExFreighter	Every 4-6 weeks	Boeing 777-200F Freighter
Air India	1-2 times a day	Boeing 787-8+1 others
Air France	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-200 / 200ER
Turkish Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+5 others
Emirates	2-4 times a day	Airbus A380-800+1 others
Qatar AirwaysFreighter	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+5 others
Etihad Airways	2-4 times a week	Airbus A380-800+2 others
Gulf Air	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321neo
Swiss	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320+5 others
Air India	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+5 others
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321+5 others
Finnair	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320+4 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NWC MOR WAF → Dragon	Transshipment	N/A	MSC
NWC MOR WAF → Dragon	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
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