Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Amsterdam and Mecca is 14 days 21h. Ships depart from Rotterdam (NLRTM) and arrive at Jeddah (SAJED) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Amsterdam and Mecca?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Rotterdam (NLRTM) and arrive into Jeddah (SAJED) around 14 days 21h later. These services are operated by Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, CMA CGM, COSCO, CMA CGM, COSCO and Maersk.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Amsterdam to Mecca takes around 5h 45m. Flights depart from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and arrive at King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Amsterdam and Mecca?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Saudia, Aegean Airlines, EgyptAir, Pegasus Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Turkish Airlines, British Airways and Saudia and the typical transit time is around 5h 45m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Amsterdam and Mecca. Cargo flights depart from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and arrive at King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) with departures 2-4 times a week and a average flight time of around 5h 45m. Saudia operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Amsterdam to Mecca by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Amsterdam and Mecca by cargo ship is 5,060 Nautical Miles (9,371 Kilometres / 5,823 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Rotterdam (NLRTM) and Jeddah (SAJED).

Question 7

What is the distance between Amsterdam to Mecca by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Amsterdam and Mecca by air is around 4,501 Kilometres (2,797 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

653kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Amsterdam 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 Amsterdam to Mecca?

Accepted Answer

191kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Amsterdam 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	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
SaudiaFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787+2 others
Aegean Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A321neo+1 others
EgyptAir	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321+3 others
Pegasus Airlines	1-2 times a day	Airbus A321+1 others
Royal Jordanian	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320neo+3 others
Turkish Airlines	Every few hours	Airbus A330-300+7 others
British Airways	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320neo+4 others
Saudia	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-300 Freighter+7 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
EgyptAir	2-4 times a week	Airbus A321+1 others
Turkish Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-300+5 others
Saudia	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-300 Freighter+2 others
Qatar Airways	1-2 times a week	Boeing 777-300ER+3 others
Oman Air	1-2 times a week	Boeing 787-9+1 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
SAX / SAECS → JD1 / Jeddah 1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
NE3 / AE3 → JD1 / Jeddah 1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
NE3 / AE3 → JD1 / Jeddah 1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
IEX / ME2 → JD1 / Jeddah 1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
IEX / ME2 → JD1 / Jeddah 1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
IEX / ME2 → SE4 / AE19	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
IEX / ME2 → JD2 / Jeddah 2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
FAL6 / AEU5 / LL6 → MEDEX / MINA / WM3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
AEU9 → RES2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
FAL8 → REX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
AEU5 → RES2	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	COSCO
NE4 / AE5 → SE4 / AE19	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd

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Amsterdam to Mecca By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Amsterdam to Mecca by Air freight

Quickest air route

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to King Abdulaziz International Airport

Most frequent

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Ta’if Regional Airport

Amsterdam to Mecca by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Rotterdam to Jeddah

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