Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Colombia to Saudi Arabia by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Colombia and Saudi Arabia is 30 days 21h. Ships depart from Cartagena (COCTG) and arrive at Jeddah (SAJED) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Colombia and Saudi Arabia?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Cartagena (COCTG) and arrive into Jeddah (SAJED) around 30 days 21h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM, CMA CGM and Grimaldi.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Colombia to Saudi Arabia by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Colombia to Saudi Arabia takes around 22h 23m. Flights depart from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) and arrive at King Khaled International Airport (RUH).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Colombia and Saudi Arabia?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between El Dorado International Airport (BOG) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Air France, Emirates and Qatar Airways and the typical transit time is around 22h 23m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Colombia and Saudi Arabia?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Colombia and Saudi Arabia. Cargo flights depart from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) and arrive at King Khaled International Airport (RUH) with departures Every 4-6 weeks and a average flight time of around 22h 23m. Qatar Airways operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Colombia to Saudi Arabia by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Colombia and Saudi Arabia by cargo ship is 8,014 Nautical Miles (14,842 Kilometres / 9,222 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Cartagena (COCTG) and Jeddah (SAJED).

Question 7

What is the distance between Colombia to Saudi Arabia by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Colombia and Saudi Arabia by air is around 13,312 Kilometres (8,272 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between El Dorado International Airport (BOG) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Colombia to Saudi Arabia by sea?

Accepted Answer

1.53t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Colombia to Saudi Arabia. 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 Colombia to Saudi Arabia?

Accepted Answer

528kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Colombia to Saudi Arabia. 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
Air France	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900
Emirates	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-300ER
Qatar AirwaysFreighter	Every 4-6 weeks	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+7 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Qatar AirwaysFreighter	Every 4-6 weeks	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+8 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MEDCARIB / GCO → MEDEX / MINA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
MEDCARIB / GCO → MEDEX / MINA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
NAWAS3 → MED USA MEX SVC	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Grimaldi
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
SWX → NE1 → UG2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
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Colombia to Saudi Arabia By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Colombia to Saudi Arabia by Air freight

Quickest air route

El Dorado International Airport to King Khaled International Airport

Cargo flights

El Dorado International Airport to King Fahd International Airport

Colombia to Saudi Arabia by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Cartagena to Jeddah

Most frequent

Cartagena to Ad Dammam

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