Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Quito to Chennai by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Quito and Chennai is 55 days 12h. Ships depart from Posorja (ECPSJ) and arrive at Kattupalli (INKAT) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Quito and Chennai?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Posorja (ECPSJ) and arrive into Kattupalli (INKAT) around 55 days 12h later. These services are operated by COSCO.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Quito to Chennai by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Quito to Chennai takes around 1 day 9h. Flights depart from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) and arrive at Chennai International Airport (MAA).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Quito and Chennai?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) and Chennai International Airport (MAA) depart 2-4 times a day. These flights are serviced by LATAM Airlines, LATAM Airlines and American Airlines and the typical transit time is around 1 day 9h.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Quito and Chennai?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Quito and Chennai. Cargo flights depart from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) and arrive at Chennai International Airport (MAA) with departures Daily and a average flight time of around 1 day 9h. American Airlines operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Quito to Chennai by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Quito and Chennai by cargo ship is 18,267 Nautical Miles (33,831 Kilometres / 21,021 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Posorja (ECPSJ) and Kattupalli (INKAT).

Question 7

What is the distance between Quito to Chennai by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Quito and Chennai by air is around 17,441 Kilometres (10,838 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) and Chennai International Airport (MAA).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Quito to Chennai by sea?

Accepted Answer

2.52t CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Quito to Chennai. 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 Quito to Chennai?

Accepted Answer

701kg CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Quito to Chennai. 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
LATAM Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A319+4 others
LATAM Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A319+4 others
American AirlinesFreighter	Daily	Boeing 737MAX 8+7 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
EWX / SWX → IEX / IP3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, OOCL
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