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 13 days 22h. 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 13 days 22h later. These services are operated by King Ocean, RCL, GFS, GFS and GFS.

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

7h 58m: 1-2 times a day

5,862 km
3,642 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

286kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

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

Beijing Capital International Airport to Dubai International Airport

Departs from

PEK

Departs from

DXB

8h 20m: 2-4 times a day

5,852 km
3,636 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

311kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Emirates	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER
Air China	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9
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Air routes from China to United Arab Emirates

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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 13 days 22h and departs from Da Chan Bay (CNDCB) and arrives into Khor Fakkan (AEKLF). There are vessels departing every 1-2 weeks on this route. King Ocean is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing n/a.

Quickest ocean route

Da Chan Bay to Khor Fakkan

Port of loading

CNDCB

Port of loading

AEKLF

13 days 22h: 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
CMX / COSMOS / AIM2 / FA2	Direct	N/A	King Ocean, Emirates Shipping, GFS, ONE
GLX / GALEX / AIM / FA1 / RIM10 / ESL - GLX \| GFS - GALEX \| KMTC - AIM \| ONE - FA1 \| RCL - RIM10	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	RCL, King Ocean, Maersk, Emirates Shipping, ONE, GFS
CIS → SGS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	GFS
CIS → SGS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	GFS
CSX / ASEAN - CSX \| CUL - CSX \| EMC - CIX8 \| ESL - CSX \| XPF - CWX2 → SGS / VGI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	GFS, Emirates Shipping, China United

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Most frequent

Ningbo to Khor Fakkan

Port of loading

CNNGB

Port of loading

AEKLF

17 days 22h: Daily

10,756 km
6,683 mi.

Direct
2 stops

Estimated emissions

787kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
CMX / COSMOS / AIM2 / FA2	Direct	N/A	Emirates Shipping, King Ocean, GFS, ONE
GLX / GALEX / AIM / FA1 / RIM10 / ESL - GLX \| GFS - GALEX \| KMTC - AIM \| ONE - FA1 \| RCL - RIM10	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	RCL, Maersk, ONE, King Ocean, Emirates Shipping, GFS
New Falcon	Direct	2-4 times a week	MSC
NE3 / AE3	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
OGME	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
AC2	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
Shikra	Direct	2-4 times a week	MSC
America → New Falcon	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
CIS → COSMOS	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	GFS
Sentosa → New Falcon	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Origami → New Falcon	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NE3 → OGME	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
CIS → GALEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	GFS
Panda → New Falcon	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
JPX → OGME	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
ESA3 → OGME	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
CJ1 → AIM2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	King Ocean
PRX → OGME	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
CIX5 → OGME	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen
MD5 → FA2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
CIX4 → OGME	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
AX3 → FA2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
CAT → OGME	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen
→ FE6 → FA2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
AX1 → FA2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
America → Shikra	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
PN3 → FA2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
MD4 → FA2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
FE5 → FA2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
MD1 → FA2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
MD3 → FA2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
ISS2 → AIM2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	King Ocean
CIX3 → OGME	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
EC4 → FA2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
ISS1 → AIM2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	King Ocean
COSCO - AK47 → FA2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
SIERRA → New Falcon	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Sentosa → Shikra	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	MSC
AX4 → FA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
RSI11 → RGA	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	RCL
JADE → New Falcon	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Santana → Swan → New Falcon	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Santana → Swan → New Falcon	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Lone Star Express → New Falcon	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Origami → Shikra	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	MSC
Inca → New Falcon	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AFL → New Falcon	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
PHOENIX → New Falcon	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Dragon → New Falcon	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AZTEC → New Falcon	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Britannia → New Falcon	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Panther → New Falcon	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Lion → New Falcon	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Tiger → New Falcon	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Orient → New Falcon	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Chinook → New Falcon	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NUE2 → OGME	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
CES → OGME	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
Amberjack → New Falcon	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
WSA6 → OGME	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
FAL1 → OGME	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
FAL3 → OGME	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
WSA2 → OGME	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
Bengal → New Falcon	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
PEX3 → OGME	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
APX → AIM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean
PE2 → OGME	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
MCT → OGME	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
EC1 → FA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
WSA3 → OGME	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
NTP → AIM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean
HDT → OGME	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
AC3 → ESL - GLX \| GFS - GALEX \| KMTC - AIM \| ONE - FA1 \| RCL - RIM10	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
AX2 → FA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
AE19 → ESL - GLX \| GFS - GALEX \| KMTC - AIM \| ONE - FA1 \| RCL - RIM10	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
SIERRA → Shikra	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AC2 → ESL - GLX \| GFS - GALEX \| KMTC - AIM \| ONE - FA1 \| RCL - RIM10	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
AUG → OGME	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
JADE → Shikra	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Dragon → Shikra	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Santana → Swan → Shikra	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Lone Star Express → Shikra	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
PCC1 → OGME	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
Santana → Swan → Shikra	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AFL → Shikra	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AZTEC → Shikra	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Inca → Shikra	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Britannia → Shikra	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
PHOENIX → Shikra	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Lion → Shikra	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Tiger → Shikra	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Panther → Shikra	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Orient → Shikra	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Chinook → Shikra	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Amberjack → Shikra	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Bengal → Shikra	Transshipment	Every 2-4 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

13 days 22h, 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

Ningbo to Khor Fakkan

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