How long does it take to ship a container from China to United Arab Emirates by sea?

The shortest shipping time by sea between China and United Arab Emirates is 14 days 14h. Ships depart from Da Chan Bay (CNDCB) and arrive at Khor Fakkan (AEKLF) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

How regularly do container ships travel between China and United Arab Emirates?

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Da Chan Bay (CNDCB) and arrive into Khor Fakkan (AEKLF) around 14 days 14h later. These services are operated by ONE, ONE and ONE.

How long does it take to send cargo from China to United Arab Emirates by air freight?

The quickest flight from China to United Arab Emirates takes around 7h 25m. Flights depart from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and arrive at Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC).

How often do planes fly between China and United Arab Emirates?

Scheduled flights between Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Air China and the typical transit time is around 7h 25m.

What is the distance between China to United Arab Emirates by ship?

The distance between China and United Arab Emirates by cargo ship is 4,777 Nautical Miles (8,847 Kilometres / 5,497 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Da Chan Bay (CNDCB) and Khor Fakkan (AEKLF).

What is the distance between China to United Arab Emirates by air?

The distance between China and United Arab Emirates by air is around 4,812 Kilometres (2,990 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC).

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from China to United Arab Emirates by sea?

648kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from China to United Arab Emirates. 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.

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from China to United Arab Emirates?

311kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from China to United Arab Emirates. 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.

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Q: Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between China and United Arab Emirates?

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between China and United Arab Emirates. Cargo flights depart from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and arrive at Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) with departures 2-4 times a week and a average flight time of around 7h 25m. Air China operates on this route.

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China to United Arab Emirates by Air freight

The quickest way to get from China to United Arab Emirates by plane will take about 7h 25m and departs from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) and arrives into Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC). There are flights departing 2-4 times a week on this route. Air China is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing 2-4 times a week.

Quickest air route

Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Al Maktoum International Airport

Departs from

CTU

Departs from

DWC

7h 25m: 2-4 times a week

4,812 km
2,990 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

311kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Air ChinaFreighter	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330 Freighter
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Cargo flights

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Al Maktoum International Airport

Departs from

CAN

Departs from

DWC

8h 10m: 1-2 times a day

5,862 km
3,642 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

298kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
China Southern AirlinesFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777 Freighter
EmiratesFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-200F Freighter
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Most frequent

Beijing Capital International Airport to Dubai International Airport

Departs from

PEK

Departs from

DXB

8h 17m: 1-2 times a day

5,852 km
3,636 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

321kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Emirates	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER
Mahan Air	2-4 times a week	Airbus A340-300
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China to United Arab Emirates by Container ship

The quickest way to get from China to United Arab Emirates by ship will take about 14 days 14h and departs from Da Chan Bay (CNDCB) and arrives into Khor Fakkan (AEKLF). There are vessels departing every 1-2 weeks on this route. ONE is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Da Chan Bay to Khor Fakkan

Port of loading

CNDCB

Port of loading

AEKLF

14 days 14h: Every 1-2 weeks

8,847 km
5,497 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

648kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
FA2 / ONE - FA2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, King Ocean, CNC Line, Emirates Shipping
FA1 / ONE - FA1	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE, King Ocean, Emirates Shipping
IOM → FA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
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Most frequent

Shanghai to Khor Fakkan

Port of loading

CNSHG

Port of loading

AEKLF

21 days 5h: 2-4 times a week

10,870 km
6,754 mi.

Direct
3 stops

Estimated emissions

796kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
FA2 / ONE - FA2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, King Ocean, CNC Line, Emirates Shipping
SE3 / AE15	Direct	N/A	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
Shikra	Direct	2-4 times a week	MSC
KCM4 / KCS2 → FA1 / ONE - FA1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE, King Ocean
FNX / EAX1 → ONE - FA2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Emirates Shipping, King Ocean
KMSK → ONE - FA1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	King Ocean
MD5 → FA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
FE6 → FA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
AX2 → FA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
SITC - VTX8 → FA1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
CKI → ONE - FA1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	King Ocean
KCM3 / KCS → FA1 / ONE - FA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, King Ocean
MS2 → FA1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
FNX / EAX1 → ONE - FA1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	King Ocean, Emirates Shipping
RCS → FA1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
SAS / COSCO - ZAX2 \| HL - SA2 \| ONE - SAS \| OOCL - SAF2 \| ZIM - SA2 → FA1 / ONE - FA1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE, Emirates Shipping
SAC → FA1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
CCX → FA1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
EA4 → FA1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
CVT → → FA1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
FP2 → PS6 → FA1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
AUE → FA1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
FA2 / ONE - FA2 → FA1 / ONE - FA1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE, King Ocean, Emirates Shipping
EA3 → FA1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
WA1 → FA1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
EA2 → FA1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
EC1 → FA1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
CVT → ONE - FA1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	King Ocean
CIP / BTL - CWS \| CUL - CWS \| EMC - CIX5 \| ONE - CIP \| TSL - CWX \| XPF - CWX → FA1 / ONE - FA1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	King Ocean, ONE
PS3 → FA1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
CSX2 / AIS3 → ONE - FA1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	King Ocean, Emirates Shipping
AX4 → FA1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
FP2 → PS6 → FA1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
CID → FA1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
NTP → ONE - FA1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	King Ocean
IOM → FA1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
SX1 → FA1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
SA1 → SE3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
EAS3 → SE3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
MEX / AMX → ONE - FA1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	King Ocean, Emirates Shipping
MSC - Wallaby → SE3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
AWA / FEW6 → SE3 / AE15	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
MD5 → FA1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
PHOENIX → Shikra	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
ASE / NEOASAS → SE3 / AE15	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
AX3 → FA1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
Tiger → Shikra	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Panther → Shikra	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
SAC → FA1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
AA7 → SE3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
SW2 → FA1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
NAX → SE3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
AS2 → SE3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
SA2 → SE3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
KS1 / A05 → SE3 / AE15	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
FE4 → FA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
MASHARIKI → AE15	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
CIT → AE15	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
EC2 → FA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
KMSK → ONE - FA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean
SAFARI → AE15	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
EC4 → FA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
AX1 → FA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
PN3 → FA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
AC2 → AE15	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
CJ1 → ONE - FA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean
FEM → ONE - FA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean
Santana → Shikra	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
Chinook → Shikra	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
AZTEC → Shikra	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
Jade → Shikra	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
Albatros → Shikra	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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Ocean routes from China to United Arab Emirates

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Air Freight

7h 25m, 2-4 times a week

311kg CO₂e

Container Ship

14 days 14h, Every 1-2 weeks

648kg CO₂e

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China to United Arab Emirates By Air freight, Container ship or Road

China to United Arab Emirates by Air freight

Quickest air route

Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Al Maktoum International Airport

Cargo flights

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Al Maktoum International Airport

Most frequent

Beijing Capital International Airport to Dubai International Airport

China to United Arab Emirates by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Da Chan Bay to Khor Fakkan

Most frequent

Shanghai to Khor Fakkan

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