Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Addis Ababa to Mecca by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Addis Ababa and Mecca is 8 days 18h. Ships depart from Djibouti (DJJIB) and arrive at Jeddah (SAJED) with scheduled departures 2-4 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Addis Ababa and Mecca?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 2-4 times a week from Djibouti (DJJIB) and arrive into Jeddah (SAJED) around 8 days 18h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM and PIL.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Addis Ababa to Mecca by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Addis Ababa to Mecca takes around 1 day 3h. Flights depart from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) and arrive at King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Addis Ababa and Mecca?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) and King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Flynas, Ethiopian Airlines and Saudia and the typical transit time is around 1 day 3h.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Addis Ababa and Mecca?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Addis Ababa and Mecca. Cargo flights depart from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) and arrive at King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) with departures 2-4 times a week and a average flight time of around 1 day 3h. Ethiopian Airlines operates Airbus A350-900 Freighter on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Addis Ababa to Mecca by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Addis Ababa and Mecca by cargo ship is 1,169 Nautical Miles (2,165 Kilometres / 1,345 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Djibouti (DJJIB) and Jeddah (SAJED).

Question 7

What is the distance between Addis Ababa to Mecca by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Addis Ababa and Mecca by air is around 1,525 Kilometres (948 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) and King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Addis Ababa to Mecca by sea?

Accepted Answer

144kg CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Addis Ababa to Mecca. 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 Addis Ababa to Mecca?

Accepted Answer

69kg CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Addis Ababa to Mecca. 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	Departs	Aircraft types
Flynas	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320
Ethiopian AirlinesF	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900 Freighter+2 others
Saudia	Every 2-4 weeks	Airbus A330-300+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Aircraft types
EgyptAir	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737-800
Qatar Airways	Every 1-2 weeks	Airbus A320+1 others
FlyDubai	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
CMA CGM	2-4 times a week	WADI ALRAYAN
PIL	N/A	KOTA CAHAYA
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Addis Ababa to Mecca By Air freight, Cargo ship or Road

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