Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Wuhan and Chennai is 26 days 10h. Ships depart from Nanjing (CNNKG) and arrive at Chennai (INMAA) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Wuhan and Chennai?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Nanjing (CNNKG) and arrive into Chennai (INMAA) around 26 days 10h later. These services are operated by TCLC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Wuhan to Chennai takes around 13hrs. Flights depart from Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH) and arrive at Chennai International Airport (MAA).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Wuhan and Chennai?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH) and Chennai International Airport (MAA) depart 2-4 times a day. These flights are serviced by Sichuan Airlines, Cathay Pacific, SF Airlines and Scoot and the typical transit time is around 13hrs.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Wuhan and Chennai. Cargo flights depart from Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH) and arrive at Chennai International Airport (MAA) with departures Every 1-2 days and a average flight time of around 13hrs. SF Airlines operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Wuhan to Chennai by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Wuhan and Chennai by cargo ship is 4,979 Nautical Miles (9,221 Kilometres / 5,730 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Nanjing (CNNKG) and Chennai (INMAA).

Question 7

What is the distance between Wuhan to Chennai by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Wuhan and Chennai by air is around 4,091 Kilometres (2,542 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH) and Chennai International Airport (MAA).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

682kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Wuhan 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 Wuhan to Chennai?

Accepted Answer

312kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Wuhan 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
Sichuan Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320+1 others
Cathay Pacific	1-2 times a day	Airbus A330-300+2 others
SF AirlinesFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 747-400 Freighter
Scoot	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-8

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
TVT → TIE	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	TCLC
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