Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between South Korea and India is 12 days 15h. Ships depart from Busan (KRPUS) and arrive at Kattupalli (INKAT) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between South Korea and India?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Busan (KRPUS) and arrive into Kattupalli (INKAT) around 12 days 15h later. These services are operated by HMM, Interasia and HMM.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from South Korea to India takes around 8h 18m. Flights depart from Incheon International Airport (ICN) and arrive at Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between South Korea and India?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) depart daily. These flights are serviced by Air India and Korean Air and the typical transit time is around 8h 18m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between South Korea and India. Cargo flights depart from Incheon International Airport (ICN) and arrive at Chennai International Airport (MAA) with departures Every 1-2 days and a average flight time of around 15h 27m. Qatar Airways operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between South Korea to India by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between South Korea and India by cargo ship is 4,337 Nautical Miles (8,031 Kilometres / 4,990 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Busan (KRPUS) and Kattupalli (INKAT).

Question 7

What is the distance between South Korea to India by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between South Korea and India by air is around 4,659 Kilometres (2,895 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

858kg CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from South Korea 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.

Question 9

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from South Korea to India?

Accepted Answer

155kg CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from South Korea 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.

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Air India	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-8
Korean Air	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-200 / 200ER
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Qatar AirwaysFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+3 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
FIL	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	HMM
CI5 / FME2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Interasia, King Ocean, BTL, Wan Hai, COSCO
KI1 → FIL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
FEM → FME	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean
FEM → FME2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean
→ IFX2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	TS Lines
KMSK → FME	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean
KMSK → FME2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean
AIS → IFX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	TS Lines
→ FIE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	SITC
KSS → SC1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Wan Hai
KSS → ICI3 / CI3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Wan Hai, Interasia
KSS → CI5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Wan Hai, Interasia
AIS → FCE	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	COSCO
NSB → FME	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
AIS → FCS / FME / IFX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	TS Lines, King Ocean, COSCO
AIS → CI5 / FME2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean, COSCO
WAX → IEX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
KVS → SC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai
KVS → ICI3 / CI3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai, Interasia
KVS → CI5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai, Interasia

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
KI1 → FIM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM
FEM → SIS2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Sinokor, Heung-A
FEM → AIS4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean
FEM → NWX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Sinokor, Heung-A
FEM → AIS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean
FEM → VGI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean
FEM → SIS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Sinokor, Heung-A
FEM → AIS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean
KVS → ICI / CI2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai, Interasia
KMSK → AIS4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean
KMSK → AIS	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	King Ocean
KVS → CI6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai, Interasia
KMSK → VGI	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	King Ocean
KMSK → AIS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean

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South Korea to India By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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South Korea to India by Air freight

Quickest air route

Incheon International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport

Cargo flights

Incheon International Airport to Chennai International Airport

South Korea to India by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Busan to Kattupalli

Cargo flights

Gwangyang to Chennai

Most frequent

Ulsan to Nhava Sheva

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