Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Douala and Mecca is 26 days 19h. Ships depart from Douala (CMDLA) and arrive at Jeddah (SAJED) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Douala and Mecca?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Douala (CMDLA) and arrive into Jeddah (SAJED) around 26 days 19h later. These services are operated by Grimaldi.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Douala to Mecca takes around 13hrs. Flights depart from Douala International Airport (DLA) and arrive at King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Douala and Mecca?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Douala International Airport (DLA) and King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) depart every 1-2 weeks. These flights are serviced by Kenya Airways, EgyptAir, Ethiopian Airlines, Air Algerie and Turkish Airlines and the typical transit time is around 13hrs.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Douala and Mecca. There are regular passenger aircraft however and they might be able to accommodate your cargo depending on its dimensions and weight.

Question 6

What is the distance between Douala to Mecca by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Douala and Mecca by cargo ship is 6,362 Nautical Miles (11,782 Kilometres / 7,321 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Douala (CMDLA) and Jeddah (SAJED).

Question 7

What is the distance between Douala to Mecca by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Douala and Mecca by air is around 5,657 Kilometres (3,515 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Douala International Airport (DLA) and King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

481kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Douala 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 Douala to Mecca?

Accepted Answer

605kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Douala 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
Kenya Airways	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 737-300 Freighter+1 others
EgyptAir	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+5 others
Ethiopian Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 787-9+5 others
Air Algerie	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)+2 others
Turkish Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8+5 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
EgyptAir	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MES → MED USA MEX SVC	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Grimaldi
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Douala to Mecca By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Douala to Mecca by Air freight

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Douala International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport

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Douala International Airport to Ta’if Regional Airport

Douala to Mecca by Container ship

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Douala to Jeddah

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