How long does it take to ship a container from Frankfurt to Mumbai by sea?

The shortest shipping time by sea between Frankfurt and Mumbai is 38 days 11h. Ships depart from Hamburg (DEHAM) and arrive at Nhava Sheva (INNSA) with scheduled departures 2-4 times a week.

How regularly do container ships travel between Frankfurt and Mumbai?

There are scheduled container ships that depart 2-4 times a week from Hamburg (DEHAM) and arrive into Nhava Sheva (INNSA) around 38 days 11h later. These services are operated by ONE, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, ONE, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, MSC, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, ONE, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC and CMA CGM.

How long does it take to send cargo from Frankfurt to Mumbai by air freight?

The quickest flight from Frankfurt to Mumbai takes around 8h 25m. Flights depart from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and arrive at Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM).

How often do planes fly between Frankfurt and Mumbai?

Scheduled flights between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) depart 1-2 times a day. These flights are serviced by Air India, Lufthansa, Etihad Airways, Lufthansa, Emirates, Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, Gulf Air, Air France, British Airways and Air India and the typical transit time is around 8h 25m.

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Frankfurt and Mumbai?

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Frankfurt and Mumbai. Cargo flights depart from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and arrive at Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) with departures 2-4 times a day and a average flight time of around 8h 25m. Turkish Airlines and Qatar Airways operates on this route.

What is the distance between Frankfurt to Mumbai by ship?

The distance between Frankfurt and Mumbai by cargo ship is 12,593 Nautical Miles (23,323 Kilometres / 14,492 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Rotterdam (NLRTM) and Nhava Sheva (INNSA).

What is the distance between Frankfurt to Mumbai by air?

The distance between Frankfurt and Mumbai by air is around 6,577 Kilometres (4,087 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM).

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Frankfurt to Mumbai by sea?

1.54t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Frankfurt to Mumbai. 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.

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from Frankfurt to Mumbai?

291kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Frankfurt to Mumbai. 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.

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Frankfurt to Mumbai By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Air Freight

8h 25m, 1-2 times a day

291kg CO₂e

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38 days 11h, 2-4 times a week

1.51t CO₂e

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Frankfurt to Mumbai by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Frankfurt to Mumbai by plane will take about 8h 25m and departs from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and arrives into Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM). There are flights departing 1-2 times a day on this route. Air India is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing every 1-2 days.

Quickest air route

Frankfurt Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport

Departs from

FRA

Departs from

BOM

8h 25m: 1-2 times a day

6,577 km
4,087 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

291kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Air India	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A340-300
Etihad Airways	1-2 times a day	Boeing 787-9+2 others
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321+8 others
Emirates	2-4 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
Turkish AirlinesFreighter	1-2 times a day	Airbus A321neo+5 others
Qatar AirwaysFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+3 others
Gulf Air	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321neo+2 others
Air France	Every 1-2 days	Embraer 190+3 others
British Airways	2-4 times a day	Airbus A320+7 others
Air India	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+5 others

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Frankfurt to Mumbai by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Frankfurt to Mumbai by ship will take about 38 days 11h and departs from Hamburg (DEHAM) and arrives into Nhava Sheva (INNSA). There are vessels departing 2-4 times a week on this route. ONE is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Hamburg to Nhava Sheva

Port of loading

DEHAM

Port of loading

INNSA

38 days 11h: 2-4 times a week

22,770 km
14,148 mi.

Direct
3 stops

Estimated emissions

1.51t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
INX / IOX / ISE	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM, Yang Ming
IOS / ME1	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
EPIC / EPIC3 / IP1	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
EPIC / EPIC3 / IP1	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
IMX / ME11 → Mawingu Express / ML - Mawingu Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
IEX / ME2 → CIX / EMC - CIX \| HL - CIX \| INTERA - CIX \| WHL - CIX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
ME2 → MEWA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
FE3 → CP1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
AL3 → TPI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
IMX / ME11 → Safina / ML - Safina	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
Israel Express → Britannia	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AES → Britannia	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
IEX / ME2 → IOS / ME1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
CLX → ME1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
FE3 → CIP	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
IMX / ME11 → IOS / ME1	Transshipment	N/A	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
IEX / ME2 → IOS / ME1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
CLX → ME1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Silk → IPAK	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
IEX / ME2 → Safina / ML - Safina	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
AES → IPAK	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
FEMEX1 → MEDEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM

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Closest seaports

Rotterdam to Nhava Sheva

Port of loading

NLRTM

Port of loading

INNSA

43 days 7h: Every 1-2 weeks

23,323 km
14,492 mi.

Direct
4 stops

Estimated emissions

1.54t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
INX / IOX / ISE	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM, Yang Ming
IOS / ME1	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
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Cargo flights

Bremerhaven to Nhava Sheva

Port of loading

DEBRV

Port of loading

INNSA

39 days 20h: Every 1-2 weeks

22,141 km
13,758 mi.

Direct
3 stops

Estimated emissions

1.27t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Britannia	Direct	N/A	MSC
IPAK / NWC-KAP/DJI / MSC - IPAK \| SCI - IPAK \| WEC - NWC-KAP/DJI	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, SCI, WEC
LIBERTY / TAE / ATE1 → EPIC / EPIC3 / IP1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	OOCL, CMA CGM, COSCO
SRX → IOM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
LEX → IOX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
Neo Samba → ME1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
LIBERTY / TAE / ATE1 → EPIC / EPIC3 / IP1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	OOCL, CMA CGM, COSCO
LIBERTY / TAE / ATE1 → EPIC / EPIC3 / IP1	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	OOCL, CMA CGM, COSCO
Neo Samba → ME1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
GEX1 → EPIC3 / IP1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
ECUADOR-NWC-USA → Indus Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NET / BORL - NES \| DIAL - NET \| HL - EMX \| ML - AEGEAN SEA \| OOCL - NET \| TRKN - NWC → EPIC3 / IP1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
NWC to SAF → IPAK	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
L02 → ME1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
NET / BORL - NES \| DIAL - NET \| HL - EMX \| ML - AEGEAN SEA \| OOCL - NET \| TRKN - NWC → EPIC3 / IP1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
Montreal Express 1 → IPAK	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
UNIF - H → ME1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
IRE → IOS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
SAFRAN1 → EPIC	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
BLX → EPIC	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
L02 → ME1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
FEW5 → ME1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
UNIF - H → ME1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
FLX → EPIC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
Mexico Gulf Express → Indus Express	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	MSC
Mexico Gulf Express → INDUSA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
FEW5 → ME1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
PGS / E03 → IOS / ME1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
SB2 / E02 → IOS / ME1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
ECUADOR-NWC-USA → INDUSA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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Most frequent

Wilhelmshaven to Nhava Sheva

Port of loading

DEWVN

Port of loading

INNSA

46 days 8h: Daily

27,254 km
16,935 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

1.23t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
FAL5 / AEU1 / NE1 / LL1 → PEARLAS1 / AS1 + AAS2 / PRX / CPX3 + PCS1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen
FAL5 / AEU1 / LL1 → AS6 / CI1 / CIX1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	OOCL, CMA CGM, COSCO
FAL5 → GULFHERC/AS8 →	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
NE1 → CIX5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen
NE1 → CIX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
AEU1 → AIS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
NE1 / LL1 → CIX4 / CIX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, Evergreen
FAL5 / AEU1 / LL1 → CIX / CIX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, CMA CGM, COSCO
AEU1 → SEI1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
NE1 → CIX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
AL1 → TPI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
GEM - Europe Shuttle 6/Benelux France Shuttle \|\| HL - BFS \| ML - E06 → EPIC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
NE1 → CIX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen

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Ocean routes from Frankfurt to Mumbai

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Frankfurt to Mumbai By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Frankfurt to Mumbai by Air freight

Quickest air route

Frankfurt Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport

Frankfurt to Mumbai by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Hamburg to Nhava Sheva

Closest seaports

Rotterdam to Nhava Sheva

Cargo flights

Bremerhaven to Nhava Sheva

Most frequent

Wilhelmshaven to Nhava Sheva

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