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

The shortest shipping time by sea between Abu Dhabi and Karachi is 2 days 2h. Ships depart from Jebel Ali (AEJEA) and arrive at Port Qasim (PKBQM) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

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

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Jebel Ali (AEJEA) and arrive into Port Qasim (PKBQM) around 2 days 2h later. These services are operated by HMM, Unifeeder, Maersk, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, MSC, Maersk and Maersk.

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

The quickest flight from Abu Dhabi to Karachi takes around 9h 32m. Flights depart from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) and arrive at Jinnah International Airport (KHI).

How often do planes fly between Abu Dhabi and Karachi?

Scheduled flights between Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) and Jinnah International Airport (KHI) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Qatar Airways, Jazeera Airways, Pakistan International Airlines, Pakistan International Airlines, AirBlue and AirBlue and the typical transit time is around 9h 32m.

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

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Abu Dhabi and Karachi. Cargo flights depart from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) and arrive at Jinnah International Airport (KHI) with departures Every 1-2 days and a average flight time of around 9h 32m. Qatar Airways operates on this route.

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

The distance between Abu Dhabi and Karachi by cargo ship is 1,922 Nautical Miles (3,559 Kilometres / 2,211 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Abu Dhabi (AEAUH) and Karachi (PKKHI).

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

The distance between Abu Dhabi and Karachi by air is around 1,889 Kilometres (1,174 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) and Jinnah International Airport (KHI).

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

265kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Abu Dhabi to Karachi. 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.

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from Abu Dhabi to Karachi?

169kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Abu Dhabi to Karachi. 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.

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9h 32m, Every 1-2 days

169kg CO₂e

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2 days 2h, 1-2 times a week

99kg CO₂e

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Abu Dhabi to Karachi by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Abu Dhabi to Karachi by plane will take about 9h 32m and departs from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) and arrives into Jinnah International Airport (KHI). There are flights departing every 1-2 days on this route. Qatar Airways is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing every 1-2 days.

Quickest air route

Abu Dhabi International Airport to Jinnah International Airport

Departs from

AUH

Departs from

KHI

9h 32m: Every 1-2 days

1,889 km
1,174 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

169kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Qatar AirwaysFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320+6 others
Jazeera Airways	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320+1 others
Pakistan International Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320
Pakistan International Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320
AirBlue	2-4 times a week	Airbus A321
AirBlue	2-4 times a week	Airbus A321

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Abu Dhabi to Karachi by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Abu Dhabi to Karachi by ship will take about 2 days 2h and departs from Jebel Ali (AEJEA) and arrives into Port Qasim (PKBQM). There are vessels departing 1-2 times a week on this route. HMM is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Jebel Ali to Port Qasim

Port of loading

AEJEA

Port of loading

PKBQM

2 days 2h: 1-2 times a week

1,424 km
885 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

99kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Indus Express / MSC - Indus Express	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, MSC
GULFEMIR / RGI / IRC / IM1 / IRX	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	Unifeeder, Wan Hai, X-Press Feeders, CMA CGM, Evergreen, Emirates Shipping, ONE
MIDAS1 / MESAWA → PIKEX2 / CMA - PIKEX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, CMA CGM
UMXAPL / MECL1 → PIKEX2 / CMA - PIKEX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, CMA CGM
IRM → PK2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
EPIC → PIKEX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
EAX	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
BNX → M06	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Safina / ML - Safina → PIKEX2 / CMA - PIKEX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, CMA CGM

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Closest seaports

Abu Dhabi to Karachi

Port of loading

AEAUH

Port of loading

PKKHI

7 days 7h: Every 1-2 weeks

3,559 km
2,211 mi.

Direct
1 stop

Estimated emissions

265kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
PKS / M03	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
CIMEX1 / MEX4 / AMA → C3MAPL / AGI	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen
GULFEMF2 / KAX / JKS / SAX1 → KGS / COSCO - KGS \| ONE - PGS \| XPF - KGS	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	X-Press Feeders, CMA CGM, COSCO, GFS
AGI2 → KGS	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	COSCO
North India to Middle East → Shikra	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
North India to Middle East → IPAK	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AG1 → PGX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
IG4 → IOX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
Himalaya → MESSL - RSGI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
ME1 → GRT - KWF \| HL - KWF	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	OOCL
Himalaya / NWC to KAP → IPAK / NWC-KAP/DJI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, SCI, WEC
COSCO - AGI2 \| GT - GIX → GRT - KWF \| HL - KWF	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	OOCL
Sri Lanka-Abu Dhabi → Shikra	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Sri Lanka-Abu Dhabi → IPAK	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
CIMEX7 → GULFHERC/AS8	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
MEY → CPX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
CMEX → CIX5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen
CMEX / ME5 → CIX4 / CIX2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	OOCL, Evergreen
Carioca → Shikra	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MEX / ME5 → PMX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
MEX6 / MEY → AS1 / CPX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
ME5 → ALX - AIX2 \| HA - NWX \| HL - IAX \| ML - FI3 \| ONE - NPI \| XPF - NWX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
MEX6 / MEY → PMX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
MEX6 → AIS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
MEY → CIX2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	OOCL
MEX6 / MEY → CI1 / CIX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
CIMEX7 / MEX / CMEX → C3MAPL / AGI	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, Evergreen
MEX6 → AGI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
MEX6 → AGI	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
MSC - Sri Lanka-Abu Dhabi → HLS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	X-Press Feeders
New Falcon → Shikra	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
ME5 → CPX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
CIMEX7 / MEX / ME5 → AS1 / CPX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, CMA CGM
MEX → AIS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO

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Most frequent

Jebel Ali to Karachi

Port of loading

AEJEA

Port of loading

PKKHI

2 days 6h: Every 1-2 days

1,388 km
862 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

102kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
PGX / PSX	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Unifeeder, Wan Hai, ONE
C3MAPL / AGI / Colombo - India	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, CSTAR, HMM, Unifeeder
KGS / PGS / COSCO - KGS \| ONE - PGS \| XPF - KGS	Direct	2-4 times a week	GFS, CMA CGM, COSCO, ONE, X-Press Feeders
KWF / GRT - KWF \| HL - KWF	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, Maersk, QAS, GRT, Hapag-Lloyd
MIM / EAX6 / COSCO - EAX6 \| EMC - AEF4 \| FT - Maputo Express \| GFS - MJI \| ONE - MIM \| OOCL - EAX6 → NPI / NWX / ALX - AIX2 \| HA - NWX \| HL - IAX \| ML - FI3 \| ONE - NPI \| XPF - NWX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	X-Press Feeders, ONE, OOCL
IRM → PKS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
UGS / M01 → IAX / FI3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
AIM → IOX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
IG2 → IOX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
BNX → M03	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
EPIC / EPIC3 / IP1 → AS1 / CPX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, OOCL
IG1 → CSC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	GFS
EPIC / EPIC3 / IP1 → AS6 / CI1 / CIX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, OOCL
Indus Express → IPAK	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
IP1 → ALX - AIX2 \| HA - NWX \| HL - IAX \| ML - FI3 \| ONE - NPI \| XPF - NWX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
IG1 → IAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd

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Abu Dhabi International Airport to Jinnah International Airport

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Quickest ocean route

Jebel Ali to Port Qasim

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Abu Dhabi to Karachi

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Jebel Ali to Karachi

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