Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Abu Dhabi and Shanghai is 16 days 18h. Ships depart from Abu Dhabi (AEAUH) and arrive at Shanghai (CNSHG) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Abu Dhabi (AEAUH) and arrive into Shanghai (CNSHG) around 16 days 18h later. These services are operated by MSC, COSCO and Bahri.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai takes around 8h 50m. Flights depart from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) and arrive at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Abu Dhabi and Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, Emirates, Gulf Air, Hainan Airlines, Saudia and Emirates and the typical transit time is around 8h 50m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Abu Dhabi and Shanghai. Cargo flights depart from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) and arrive at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) with departures Every 1-2 days and a average flight time of around 8h 50m. Emirates operates  on this route.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Abu Dhabi and Shanghai by cargo ship is 3,574 Nautical Miles (6,619 Kilometres / 4,113 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Abu Dhabi (AEAUH) and Shanghai (CNSHG).

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Abu Dhabi and Shanghai by air is around 7,397 Kilometres (4,597 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

333kg CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai. 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 Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

396kg CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai. 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	1-2 times a day	Boeing 737MAX 8+3 others
EmiratesFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Road Feeder Service+1 others
Gulf Air	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320+3 others
Hainan Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-300+1 others
Saudia	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320+2 others
Emirates	1-2 times a day	Road Feeder Service+1 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Hainan Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-300+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
AE7 / Condor	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, Maersk
CIMEX7 / MEX / CMEX / AG4 / ME5 / CSG	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM, Evergreen, ONE, PIL
MEANAMRORO	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	Bahri
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