Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Abu Dhabi and San Antonio is 53 days 23h. Ships depart from Abu Dhabi (AEAUH) and arrive at Houston (USHOU) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Abu Dhabi and San Antonio?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Abu Dhabi (AEAUH) and arrive into Houston (USHOU) around 53 days 23h later. These services are operated by MSC, MSC and MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Abu Dhabi to San Antonio takes around 24h 13m. Flights depart from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) and arrive at George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Abu Dhabi and San Antonio?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) and George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Turkish Airlines and Qatar Airways and the typical transit time is around 24h 13m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Abu Dhabi and San Antonio. Cargo flights depart from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) and arrive at George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH) with departures 2-4 times a week and a average flight time of around 24h 13m. Qatar Airways operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Abu Dhabi to San Antonio by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Abu Dhabi and San Antonio by cargo ship is 16,308 Nautical Miles (30,203 Kilometres / 18,767 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Abu Dhabi (AEAUH) and Houston (USHOU).

Question 7

What is the distance between Abu Dhabi to San Antonio by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Abu Dhabi and San Antonio by air is around 13,285 Kilometres (8,255 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) and George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

2.25t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Abu Dhabi to San Antonio. 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 San Antonio?

Accepted Answer

691kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Abu Dhabi to San Antonio. 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
Turkish Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321neo+2 others
Qatar AirwaysFreighter	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320+2 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Qatar AirwaysFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+1 others
CargoluxFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 747-400 Freighter
EmiratesFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 777-200F Freighter
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Carioca → Lone Star Express	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
Carioca → Lone Star Express	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
Carioca → Lone Star Express	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
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