Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Cardiff and Abu Dhabi is 39 days 1h. Ships depart from Bristol / Portbury (GBBRS) and arrive at Abu Dhabi (AEAUH) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Bristol / Portbury (GBBRS) and arrive into Abu Dhabi (AEAUH) around 39 days 1h later. These services are operated by MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Cardiff to Abu Dhabi takes around 6h 56m. Flights depart from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and arrive at Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Cardiff and Abu Dhabi?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) depart 1-2 times a day. These flights are serviced by Etihad Airways, MEA, Gulf Air, Royal Jordanian, EgyptAir and Saudia and the typical transit time is around 6h 56m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Cardiff and Abu Dhabi. Cargo flights depart from East Midlands Airport (EMA) and arrive at Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) with departures Every 1-2 weeks and a average flight time of around 7h 22m. Etihad Airways operates  on this route.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Cardiff and Abu Dhabi by cargo ship is 11,708 Nautical Miles (21,684 Kilometres / 13,474 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Bristol / Portbury (GBBRS) and Abu Dhabi (AEAUH).

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Cardiff and Abu Dhabi by air is around 5,522 Kilometres (3,431 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

376kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Cardiff to Abu Dhabi. 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	1-2 times a day	Airbus A380-800+1 others
MEA	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321neo+2 others
Gulf Air	1-2 times a day	Boeing 787-9+2 others
Royal Jordanian	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+3 others
EgyptAir	1-2 times a day	Airbus A350-900+5 others
Saudia	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300+3 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Etihad AirwaysFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777-200F Freighter
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NWC to/from Tilbury - Montoir - Brest Pendulum → Lion	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
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Cardiff to Abu Dhabi By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Cardiff to Abu Dhabi by Air freight

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London Heathrow Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport

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East Midlands Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport

Cardiff to Abu Dhabi by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Bristol / Portbury to Abu Dhabi

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