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

The shortest shipping time by sea between Germany and India is 32 days 15h. Ships depart from Hamburg (DEHAM) and arrive at Hazira (INHZR) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

How regularly do container ships travel between Germany and India?

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Hamburg (DEHAM) and arrive into Hazira (INHZR) around 32 days 15h later. These services are operated by HMM, HMM and HMM.

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

The quickest flight from Germany to India takes around 7h 26m. Flights depart from Munich Airport (MUC) and arrive at Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL).

How often do planes fly between Germany and India?

Scheduled flights between Munich Airport (MUC) and Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, Emirates, Etihad Airways, Kuwait Airways, Air Arabia, Oman Air, Gulf Air, EgyptAir and Saudia and the typical transit time is around 7h 26m.

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

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Germany and India. Cargo flights depart from Frankfurt Airport (FRA) and arrive at Chennai International Airport (MAA) with departures 1-2 times a day and a average flight time of around 10h 53m. Lufthansa and Sichuan Airlines operates on this route.

What is the distance between Germany to India by ship?

The distance between Germany and India by cargo ship is 11,378 Nautical Miles (21,072 Kilometres / 13,094 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Hamburg (DEHAM) and Hazira (INHZR).

What is the distance between Germany to India by air?

The distance between Germany and India by air is around 5,907 Kilometres (3,670 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Munich Airport (MUC) and Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL).

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

935kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Germany 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.

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

503kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Germany 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.

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7h 26m, Every 1-2 days

503kg CO₂e

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32 days 15h, Every 2-4 weeks

935kg CO₂e

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Germany to India by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Germany to India by plane will take about 7h 26m and departs from Munich Airport (MUC) and arrives into Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL). There are flights departing every 1-2 days on this route. Lufthansa is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing every 1-2 days.

Quickest air route

Munich Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport

Departs from

MUC

Departs from

DEL

7h 26m: Every 1-2 days

5,907 km
3,670 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

503kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A380-800
Qatar Airways	1-2 times a day	Boeing 787-9+3 others
Emirates	1-2 times a day	Airbus A380-800+1 others
Etihad Airways	1-2 times a day	Boeing 787-9+3 others
Kuwait Airways	2-4 times a week	Airbus A321neo+1 others
Air Arabia	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320neo+1 others
Oman Air	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737-800
Gulf Air	2-4 times a week	Airbus A321neo+1 others
EgyptAir	2-4 times a week	Airbus A321+2 others
Saudia	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320+2 others

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Frankfurt Airport to Chennai International Airport

Departs from

FRA

Departs from

MAA

10h 53m: Every 1-2 days

7,603 km
4,724 mi.

Direct
1 stop

Estimated emissions

537kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
LufthansaFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A340-300+1 others
Sichuan AirlinesFreighter	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330 Freighter
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Most frequent

Frankfurt Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport

Departs from

FRA

Departs from

DEL

8hrs: 2-4 times a day

6,129 km
3,808 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

266kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9
Air India	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Turkmenistan Airlines	1-2 times a week	Boeing 777-200LR+1 others
Air Astana	1-2 times a week	Airbus A321neo+1 others

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Germany to India by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Germany to India by ship will take about 32 days 15h and departs from Hamburg (DEHAM) and arrives into Hazira (INHZR). There are vessels departing every 2-4 weeks on this route. HMM is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 2-4 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Hamburg to Hazira

Port of loading

DEHAM

Port of loading

INHZR

32 days 15h: Every 2-4 weeks

21,072 km
13,094 mi.

Direct
1 stop

Estimated emissions

935kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
INX / IOX / ISE	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
FE5 → INX / IOX / ISE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
FE3 → INX / IOX / ISE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
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Cargo flights

Hamburg to Nhava Sheva

Port of loading

DEHAM

Port of loading

INNSA

37 days 17h: 2-4 times a week

22,770 km
14,148 mi.

Direct
3 stops

Estimated emissions

1.54t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
INX / IOX / ISE	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
IOS / ME1	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
EPIC / EPIC3 / IP1	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, OOCL
EPIC / EPIC3 / IP1	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, OOCL
IPAK / NWC-KAP/DJI / MSC - IPAK \| SCI - IPAK \| WEC - NWC-KAP/DJI	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, SCI, WEC
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
Swan → Britannia	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
IPAK → Britannia	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC to SAEC - String I → Britannia	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC to/from Turkiye - Main Service → Britannia	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	MSC
IEX / ME2 → IOS / ME1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
CLX → ME1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
FE5 → INX / IOX / ISE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
Silk → IPAK	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
DIAL - GBX → Britannia	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
AL4 / TA4 → IOS / ME1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
AES → IPAK	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
FE3 → INX / IOX / ISE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
AL1 / TA3 → IOS / ME1	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
AL4 / TA4 → IOS / ME1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
MBS / E05 → IOS / ME1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
PEX / HL - PEX → IOS / ME1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
FAL8 / AEU9 / LL7 → EPIC / EPIC3 / IP1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
FEMEX1 → MEDEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
Lion → IPAK	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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Germany to India by Air freight

Quickest air route

Munich Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport

Cargo flights

Frankfurt Airport to Chennai International Airport

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Frankfurt Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport

Germany to India by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Hamburg to Hazira

Cargo flights

Hamburg to Nhava Sheva

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