Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Abu Dhabi and Ghent is 59 days 10h. Ships depart from Abu Dhabi (AEAUH) and arrive at Port of Antwerp-Bruges (BEANR) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Abu Dhabi (AEAUH) and arrive into Port of Antwerp-Bruges (BEANR) around 59 days 10h later. These services are operated by MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Abu Dhabi to Ghent takes around 7hrs. Flights depart from Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) and arrive at Brussels Airport (BRU).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Abu Dhabi and Ghent?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) and Brussels Airport (BRU) depart every 1-2 weeks. These flights are serviced by Emirates, Qatar Airways and Cargolux and the typical transit time is around 7hrs.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Abu Dhabi and Ghent. Cargo flights depart from Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) and arrive at Brussels Airport (BRU) with departures Every 1-2 days and a average flight time of around 7hrs. Emirates, Qatar Airways and Cargolux operates  on this route.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Abu Dhabi and Ghent by cargo ship is 15,914 Nautical Miles (29,472 Kilometres / 18,313 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Abu Dhabi (AEAUH) and Port of Antwerp-Bruges (BEANR).

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Abu Dhabi and Ghent by air is around 5,219 Kilometres (3,243 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) and Brussels Airport (BRU).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

2.41t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Abu Dhabi to Ghent. 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 Ghent?

Accepted Answer

302kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Abu Dhabi to Ghent. 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	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 747-400 Freighter
Qatar AirwaysFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+1 others
CargoluxFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Qatar AirwaysFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320+2 others
MEA	2-4 times a week	Airbus A321neo
Royal Jordanian	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320neo+3 others
EgyptAir	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-800+2 others
Ethiopian Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8+3 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Lion → Iroko → NWC MOR WAF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
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Abu Dhabi to Ghent by Air freight

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Al Maktoum International Airport to Brussels Airport

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Abu Dhabi to Port of Antwerp-Bruges

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