Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Abu Dhabi and Philadelphia is 55 days 11h. Ships depart from Abu Dhabi (AEAUH) and arrive at Philadelphia (USPHL) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Abu Dhabi (AEAUH) and arrive into Philadelphia (USPHL) around 55 days 11h later. These services are operated by MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Abu Dhabi to Philadelphia takes around 14h 20m. Flights depart from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) and arrive at John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Abu Dhabi and Philadelphia?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) and John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, EgyptAir, British Airways, Royal Jordanian, Saudia and Turkish Airlines and the typical transit time is around 14h 20m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Abu Dhabi and Philadelphia. Cargo flights depart from Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) and arrive at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) with departures Every 2-4 weeks and a average flight time of around 20h 37m. UPS Airlines operates  on this route.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Abu Dhabi and Philadelphia by cargo ship is 16,146 Nautical Miles (29,902 Kilometres / 18,580 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Abu Dhabi (AEAUH) and Philadelphia (USPHL).

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Abu Dhabi and Philadelphia by air is around 11,205 Kilometres (6,962 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.92t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Abu Dhabi to Philadelphia. 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 Philadelphia?

Accepted Answer

621kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Abu Dhabi to Philadelphia. 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
Etihad Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9
Qatar Airways	2-4 times a day	Airbus A320+5 others
EgyptAir	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-800+2 others
British Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+3 others
Royal Jordanian	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320neo+1 others
Saudia	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320+3 others
Turkish Airlines	1-2 times a day	Airbus A321neo+3 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
UPS AirlinesFreighter	Every 2-4 weeks	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Sri Lanka-Abu Dhabi → Britannia → ECUADOR-NWC-USA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
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