Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Dubai to Belfast by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Dubai and Belfast is 53 days 18h. Ships depart from Sohar (OMSOH) and arrive at Belfast (GBBEL) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Dubai and Belfast?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Sohar (OMSOH) and arrive into Belfast (GBBEL) around 53 days 18h later. These services are operated by COSCO, COSCO and CMA CGM.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Dubai to Belfast by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Dubai to Belfast takes around 21h 17m. Flights depart from Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) and arrive at Belfast International Airport (BFS).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Dubai and Belfast?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) and Belfast International Airport (BFS) depart every 2-4 weeks. These flights are serviced by DHL and the typical transit time is around 21h 17m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Dubai and Belfast?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Dubai and Belfast. Cargo flights depart from Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) and arrive at Belfast International Airport (BFS) with departures Every 2-4 weeks and a average flight time of around 21h 17m. DHL operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Dubai to Belfast by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Dubai and Belfast by cargo ship is 16,045 Nautical Miles (29,716 Kilometres / 18,464 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Sohar (OMSOH) and Belfast (GBBEL).

Question 7

What is the distance between Dubai to Belfast by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Dubai and Belfast by air is around 5,993 Kilometres (3,724 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) and Belfast International Airport (BFS).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Dubai to Belfast by sea?

Accepted Answer

1.57t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Dubai to Belfast. 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 Dubai to Belfast?

Accepted Answer

505kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Dubai to Belfast. 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
DHLFreighter	Every 2-4 weeks	Boeing 767-300 Freighter+2 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MEX6 → AEU3 → NIS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
MEX6 → AEU6 → NIS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
CIMEX3 → NEWMO → UKBEL	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	CMA CGM
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