Shanghai to Chennai By Air freight, Container ship or Road
See the best way to ship your freight from Shanghai, China to Chennai, India by Air, Sea and Road. Compare transit times, frequency, emissions, sailing schedules and much more.
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Air Freight
Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Chennai International Airport
Duration / Frequency
13h 59m, Every few hours
Emissions
284kg CO₂e
Container Ship
Shanghai to Chennai
Duration / Frequency
13 days 21h, Daily
Emissions
544kg CO₂e
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Shanghai to Chennai by Air freight
The quickest way to get from Shanghai to Chennai by plane will take about 13h 59m and departs from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and arrives into Chennai International Airport (MAA). There are flights departing every few hours on this route. Thai Lion Air is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing 2-4 times a week.
Quickest air route
Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Chennai International Airport
The quickest way to get from Shanghai to Chennai by ship will take about 13 days 21h and departs from Shanghai (CNSHG) and arrives into Chennai (INMAA). There are vessels departing daily on this route. SITC is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.
More about shipping cargo and freight from Shanghai to Chennai by Air, Ocean and Road
The shortest shipping time by sea between Shanghai and Chennai is 13 days 21h. Ships depart from Shanghai (CNSHG) and arrive at Chennai (INMAA) with scheduled departures Daily.
There are scheduled container ships that depart daily from Shanghai (CNSHG) and arrive into Chennai (INMAA) around 13 days 21h later. These services are operated by SITC, ZS, OOCL, CMA CGM, King Ocean, PIL, OOCL, SITC, King Ocean, SITC, PIL, TS Lines, Sinokor, King Ocean, SLS, ONE, TS Lines, King Ocean, King Ocean, King Ocean, ONE, ONE, COSCO, Wan Hai, ONE, CNC Line, ONE, Interasia, PIL, Wan Hai, Wan Hai, COSCO, ONE, King Ocean, COSCO, PIL, Wan Hai, Interasia, OOCL, Sinokor, ONE, Interasia, OOCL, RCL, OOCL, OOCL, Interasia, Interasia, RCL, Wan Hai, Interasia, COSCO, ONE, Wan Hai, ONE, Samudera, Namsung, Namsung and Evergreen.
The quickest flight from Shanghai to Chennai takes around 13h 59m. Flights depart from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and arrive at Chennai International Airport (MAA).
Scheduled flights between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Chennai International Airport (MAA) depart every few hours. These flights are serviced by Thai Lion Air, Thai Airways, Malaysia Airlines, Singapore Airlines and Air India and the typical transit time is around 13h 59m.
No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Shanghai and Chennai. There are regular passenger aircraft however and they might be able to accommodate your cargo depending on its dimensions and weight.
The distance between Shanghai and Chennai by cargo ship is 4,112 Nautical Miles (7,615 Kilometres / 4,732 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Taicang (CNTAG) and Chennai (INMAA).
The distance between Shanghai and Chennai by air is around 4,953 Kilometres (3,078 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Chennai International Airport (MAA).
564kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Shanghai 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.
401kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Shanghai 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.
