Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Abu Dhabi and Edinburgh is 36 days 7h. Ships depart from Abu Dhabi (AEAUH) and arrive at London Gateway Port (GBLGP) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Abu Dhabi (AEAUH) and arrive into London Gateway Port (GBLGP) around 36 days 7h later. These services are operated by MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Abu Dhabi to Edinburgh takes around 14h 46m. Flights depart from Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) and arrive at Edinburgh Airport (EDI).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Abu Dhabi and Edinburgh?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Qatar Airways and Eurowings and the typical transit time is around 14h 46m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Abu Dhabi and Edinburgh. There are regular passenger aircraft however and they might be able to accommodate your cargo depending on its dimensions and weight.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Abu Dhabi and Edinburgh by cargo ship is 12,470 Nautical Miles (23,094 Kilometres / 14,350 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Abu Dhabi (AEAUH) and London Gateway Port (GBLGP).

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Abu Dhabi and Edinburgh by air is around 5,874 Kilometres (3,650 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.37t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Abu Dhabi to Edinburgh. 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 Edinburgh?

Accepted Answer

300kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Abu Dhabi to Edinburgh. 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
Qatar Airways	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+2 others
Eurowings	Every 1-2 weeks	Airbus A320neo+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Qatar Airways	1-2 times a day	Airbus A320+3 others
British Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+5 others
Pegasus Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321+1 others
Edelweiss Air	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320
Turkish Airlines	Daily	Airbus A321neo
Aegean Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320neo+1 others
SunExpress	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)+1 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Sri Lanka-Abu Dhabi → AES	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
IOS / ME1	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
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