Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Abu Dhabi and Indianapolis is 56 days 5h. Ships depart from Abu Dhabi (AEAUH) and arrive at Baltimore (USBAL) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Abu Dhabi (AEAUH) and arrive into Baltimore (USBAL) around 56 days 5h later. These services are operated by HMM, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, COSCO, MSC and COSCO.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Abu Dhabi to Indianapolis takes around 21h 27m. Flights depart from Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) and arrive at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Abu Dhabi and Indianapolis?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) and Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) depart 1-2 times a week. These flights are serviced by UPS Airlines and the typical transit time is around 21h 27m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Abu Dhabi and Indianapolis. Cargo flights depart from Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) and arrive at Louisville Muhammad Ali International Airport (SDF) with departures 1-2 times a week and a average flight time of around 21h 27m. UPS Airlines operates  on this route.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Abu Dhabi and Indianapolis by cargo ship is 15,739 Nautical Miles (29,148 Kilometres / 18,112 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Abu Dhabi (AEAUH) and Baltimore (USBAL).

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Abu Dhabi and Indianapolis by air is around 11,890 Kilometres (7,388 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) and Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

4.79t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Abu Dhabi to Indianapolis. 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 Indianapolis?

Accepted Answer

527kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Abu Dhabi to Indianapolis. 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
UPS AirlinesFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+2 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
British Airways	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Indus Express / MSC - Indus Express	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, MSC
Carioca → America	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
North India to Middle East → Indus Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Himalaya → Indus Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
New Falcon → Empire	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
New Falcon → Empire	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Carioca → Empire	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
CIMEX7 / MEX / CMEX / ME5 → TWS / AWE3 / AUE / ECC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM, Evergreen
Carioca → Empire	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MEX6 / MEY → AWE3 / ECC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL

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