Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Dalian and Chennai is 21 days 11h. Ships depart from Dalian (CNDLC) and arrive at Chennai (INMAA) with scheduled departures 2-4 times a day.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Dalian and Chennai?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 2-4 times a day from Dalian (CNDLC) and arrive into Chennai (INMAA) around 21 days 11h later. These services are operated by OOCL, SLS, TS Lines, China United, TS Lines, SITC, SITC, TS Lines, OOCL, TS Lines, OOCL, TS Lines, OOCL, COSCO, CMA CGM, OOCL, Evergreen, COSCO, RCL, King Ocean, OOCL, COSCO, King Ocean, King Ocean, Wan Hai, King Ocean, Wan Hai, OOCL and King Ocean.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Dalian to Chennai takes around 14h 15m. Flights depart from Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC) and arrive at Chennai International Airport (MAA).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Dalian and Chennai?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC) and Chennai International Airport (MAA) depart 1-2 times a day. These flights are serviced by Longhao Airlines and Sichuan Airlines and the typical transit time is around 14h 15m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Dalian and Chennai. Cargo flights depart from Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC) and arrive at Chennai International Airport (MAA) with departures Every 1-2 days and a average flight time of around 14h 15m. Longhao Airlines operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Dalian to Chennai by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Dalian and Chennai by cargo ship is 4,573 Nautical Miles (8,469 Kilometres / 5,262 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Dalian (CNDLC) and Chennai (INMAA).

Question 7

What is the distance between Dalian to Chennai by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Dalian and Chennai by air is around 4,998 Kilometres (3,105 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Dalian Zhoushuizi International Airport (DLC) and Chennai International Airport (MAA).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

636kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Dalian 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 Dalian to Chennai?

Accepted Answer

446kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Dalian 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
Longhao AirlinesFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737 Freighter+1 others
Sichuan Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320neo+2 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
WSA5 / TLP5 → FCE / FCS2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
FAM → FIX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	SLS
CPX/MBX → IFX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	TS Lines
MGA → FME	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	China United
NTX → IFX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	TS Lines
CKV → FIE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	SITC
CKV → FIE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	SITC
NCX → IFX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	TS Lines
WSA5 / TLP5 → FCE / FCS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
CPX/MBX → IFX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	TS Lines
CIX3 → FCE / FCS2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
NTX → IFX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	TS Lines
FAL2 / AEU3 / NE3 / LL2 → IEX / FCS / FME	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, CMA CGM, Evergreen
CV1 → FCS / FME	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen
NCX / CNC - NCX \| TSL - NCX → IEX / IFX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, TS Lines
NCT / CHL4 / RNT → FCS / FME / RFM3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, Evergreen, RCL
NCI → FME	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
CSE / CSE1 → FCS / FME	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, King Ocean, OOCL
RKI10 → RFM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	RCL
NCQ → FME2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean
CIX / CIX3 / RKI10 → IEX / FCS / RFM3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, CMA CGM, RCL
AK3 → FCS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
NCQ → FME	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean
CKJ → FME2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean
CV1 → CI5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai, Interasia
CSE → FME2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	King Ocean
CT1 → CI5	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Wan Hai
CIX3 → FCE / FCS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
CKJ → FME	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean

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