Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Sofia and Chennai is 20 days 4h. Ships depart from Gebze (TRGEB) and arrive at Kattupalli (INKAT) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Sofia and Chennai?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Gebze (TRGEB) and arrive into Kattupalli (INKAT) around 20 days 4h later. These services are operated by CSTAR.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Sofia to Chennai takes around 14h 52m. Flights depart from Sofia Airport (SOF) and arrive at Chennai International Airport (MAA).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Sofia and Chennai?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Sofia Airport (SOF) and Chennai International Airport (MAA) depart 1-2 times a day. These flights are serviced by Qatar Airways, British Airways and Lufthansa and the typical transit time is around 14h 52m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

What is the distance between Sofia to Chennai by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Sofia and Chennai by cargo ship is 5,186 Nautical Miles (9,604 Kilometres / 5,968 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Gebze (TRGEB) and Kattupalli (INKAT).

Question 7

What is the distance between Sofia to Chennai by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Sofia and Chennai by air is around 6,510 Kilometres (4,045 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Sofia Airport (SOF) and Chennai International Airport (MAA).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.42t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Sofia 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 Sofia to Chennai?

Accepted Answer

500kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Sofia 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
Qatar Airways	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320+3 others
British Airways	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320+2 others
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A319+4 others
More Details	See carrier information, flight schedules and estimated emissions

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
ISEM1 → ICX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CSTAR
More Details	See carrier information, sailing schedules and estimated emissions

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