Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Abu Dhabi to Chicago by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Abu Dhabi and Chicago is 56 days 22h. Ships depart from Jebel Ali (AEJEA) and arrive at Baltimore (USBAL) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Abu Dhabi and Chicago?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Jebel Ali (AEJEA) and arrive into Baltimore (USBAL) around 56 days 22h later. These services are operated by MSC and Maersk.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Abu Dhabi to Chicago by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Abu Dhabi to Chicago takes around 17h 35m. Flights depart from Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) and arrive at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Abu Dhabi and Chicago?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Emirates and Qatar Airways and the typical transit time is around 17h 35m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Abu Dhabi and Chicago?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Abu Dhabi and Chicago. Cargo flights depart from Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) and arrive at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) with departures 2-4 times a week and a average flight time of around 17h 35m. Emirates operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Abu Dhabi to Chicago by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Abu Dhabi and Chicago by cargo ship is 15,498 Nautical Miles (28,703 Kilometres / 17,835 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Abu Dhabi (AEAUH) and Baltimore (USBAL).

Question 7

What is the distance between Abu Dhabi to Chicago by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Abu Dhabi and Chicago by air is around 12,026 Kilometres (7,472 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Abu Dhabi to Chicago by sea?

Accepted Answer

3.53t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Abu Dhabi to Chicago. 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 Abu Dhabi to Chicago?

Accepted Answer

612kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Abu Dhabi to Chicago. 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
EmiratesFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-200F Freighter
Qatar Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Royal Jordanian	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320neo+4 others
British Airways	Daily	Boeing 787-9+2 others
Qatar Airways	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320+2 others
Turkish Airlines	1-2 times a day	Airbus A321neo+3 others
Ethiopian Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8+2 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Indus Express	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Safina → TP16	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Indus Express	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
New Falcon → Empire	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
CIMEX7 / MEX / CMEX / ME5 → TWS / AWE3 / AUE / ECC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM, Evergreen
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