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

The shortest shipping time by sea between Dubai and Guangzhou is 21 days 3h. Ships depart from Jebel Ali (AEJEA) and arrive at Nansha (CNNSA) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

How regularly do container ships travel between Dubai and Guangzhou?

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Jebel Ali (AEJEA) and arrive into Nansha (CNNSA) around 21 days 3h later. These services are operated by SLS, MSC, COSCO, CMA CGM, ONE, CMA CGM, Evergreen, Yang Ming, CMA CGM, Evergreen, Yang Ming, MSC, ONE, ONE, ONE, MSC, Evergreen, Evergreen, MSC, ONE, X-Press Feeders, CMA CGM, OOCL, CMA CGM, ONE, Evergreen, Evergreen and Evergreen.

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

The quickest flight from Dubai to Guangzhou takes around 6h 47m. Flights depart from Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) and arrive at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN).

How often do planes fly between Dubai and Guangzhou?

Scheduled flights between Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) depart 1-2 times a day. These flights are serviced by Emirates, China Southern Airlines and Air China and the typical transit time is around 6h 47m.

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

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Dubai and Guangzhou. Cargo flights depart from Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) and arrive at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) with departures 1-2 times a day and a average flight time of around 6h 47m. Emirates and China Southern Airlines operates on this route.

What is the distance between Dubai to Guangzhou by ship?

The distance between Dubai and Guangzhou by cargo ship is 5,333 Nautical Miles (9,877 Kilometres / 6,137 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Jebel Ali (AEJEA) and Nansha (CNNSA).

What is the distance between Dubai to Guangzhou by air?

The distance between Dubai and Guangzhou by air is around 5,834 Kilometres (3,625 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN).

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

723kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Dubai to Guangzhou. 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 Dubai to Guangzhou?

275kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Dubai to Guangzhou. 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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Dubai to Guangzhou by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Dubai to Guangzhou by plane will take about 6h 47m and departs from Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) and arrives into Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN). There are flights departing 1-2 times a day on this route. Emirates is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing every 1-2 days.

Quickest air route

Al Maktoum International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

Departs from

DWC

Departs from

CAN

6h 47m: 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	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777 Freighter
Air China	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777 Freighter+4 others
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Closest airports

Dubai International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

Departs from

DXB

Departs from

CAN

6h 59m: 2-4 times a day

5,834 km
3,625 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

275kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER
China Southern Airlines	1-2 times a day	Airbus A330-300
IndiGo	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321neo+1 others
Cathay Pacific	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
Myanmar Airways International	2-4 times a week	Airbus A319
Sichuan Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-200+4 others
Qatar Airways	2-4 times a day	Boeing 777-200LR+5 others
Air China	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+2 others
US-Bangla Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-800
Biman Bangladesh Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-8+1 others
Kuwait Airways	2-4 times a week	Airbus A321neo+2 others
Air Astana	2-4 times a week	Airbus A321+2 others

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Most frequent

Dubai International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport

Departs from

DXB

Departs from

HKG

7h 11m: 2-4 times a day

5,929 km
3,684 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

416kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Cathay Pacific	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER
EmiratesFreighter	2-4 times a day	Airbus A380-800+2 others
Nepal Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-200+1 others
China Eastern Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+2 others
Air India	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-8+4 others
IndiGo	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321neo+1 others
Hainan Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-300+1 others
Sichuan Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-200+2 others
Air China	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+1 others
Qatar Airways	Every few hours	Boeing 777-200LR+5 others
Air China	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-300+1 others

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Dubai to Guangzhou by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Dubai to Guangzhou by ship will take about 21 days 3h and departs from Jebel Ali (AEJEA) and arrives into Nansha (CNNSA). There are vessels departing every 2-4 weeks on this route. SLS is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 2-4 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Jebel Ali to Nansha

Port of loading

AEJEA

Port of loading

CNNSA

21 days 3h: Every 2-4 weeks

9,877 km
6,137 mi.

Direct
2 stops

Estimated emissions

723kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MGA / FAM / CUL - MGA \| SLS - FAM \| VSS - FAM	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	SLS, Hapag-Lloyd, China United, VSS
Lion → Pertiwi	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
MEX5 / ME4 → PA1 / CSS1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
GULFEIN1 / ASX → CIMEX7 / MEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
FE5 → EA3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
CIMEX6 / MEX5 → CME / CNC - CMS2 \| COSCO - CME	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	CMA CGM, COSCO
APG → VTS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
CGX → MD4	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Yang Ming
CIMEX6 / MEX5 → KCM2 / CNC - KCM2 \| COSCO - KCM2 \| TSL - KCM2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
APG → NSD	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
FE5 → PA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
Lion → Britannia	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
FE5 → SAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
FE5 → WA1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
FE5 → EA4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
Lion → Iroko	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
C3MAPL / AGI → PEARLAS1 / AS1 + AAS2 / PRX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO
APG → CIX8	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Evergreen
INDUSA → Britannia	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
PGX → CP1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
AEF4 / COSCO - EAX6 \| EMC - AEF4 \| FT - Maputo Express \| GFS - MJI \| ONE - MIM \| OOCL - EAX6 → CIX8 / CWX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	X-Press Feeders, Evergreen
C3MAPL / AGI → AS6 / CI1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
EAX6 / AEF4 / MIM → AS1 + AAS2 / PRX / CP1 / CPX3 + PCS1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, Evergreen, COSCO, ONE
MIDAS1 → PEARLAS1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
FE5 → SW2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
C3MAPL / AGI → PEARLAS1 / AS1 + AAS2 / PRX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO
APG → AEF2	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	Evergreen
CIMEX6 / MEX5 / APG / ME4 → BEX / AEM3 / EM1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL

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Most frequent

Abu Dhabi to Nansha

Port of loading

AEAUH

Port of loading

CNNSA

21 days 23h: 1-2 times a week

9,230 km
5,735 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

717kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MEX6 - X → KCM2	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	COSCO
MEX / ME5 → PA1 / CSS1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
CMEX → VTS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
MEX6 → KCM2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
CIMEX7 / MEX → CME / CNC - CMS2 \| COSCO - CME	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	COSCO, CMA CGM
MEX6 - X / MEY - X → PA1 / CSS1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
MEX6 / MEY → PA1 / CSS1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
Carioca → Britannia	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
MEX6 / MEY → AS1 + AAS2 / CPX3 + PCS1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
Sri Lanka-Abu Dhabi → Britannia	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MEY → CSS3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	OOCL
MEY - X → CSS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
Carioca → Iroko	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
MEX6 / MEY → ZAX2 / SAF2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
MEX6 → YIX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
MEX6 - X → YIX	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	COSCO
MEX6 → CME	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
MEX6 - X → CME	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
MEX6 / MEY → CI1 / CIX1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
MEX6 / MEY → WAX1 / WAF1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
MEX6 - X / MEY - X → EAX1	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	COSCO, OOCL
MEX6 / MEY → CSE / CSE1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
MEX6 - X / MEY - X → CSE / CSE1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
MEX6 / MEY → EAX3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
MEX6 / MEY → EAX1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
MEX6 / MEY → WAX4 / WAF4	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, OOCL

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Ocean routes from Dubai to Guangzhou

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Air Freight

6h 47m, 1-2 times a day

286kg CO₂e

Container Ship

21 days 3h, Every 2-4 weeks

723kg CO₂e

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There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Jebel Ali (AEJEA) and arrive into Nansha (CNNSA) around 21 days 3h later. These services are operated by SLS, MSC, COSCO, CMA CGM, ONE, CMA CGM, Evergreen, Yang Ming, CMA CGM, Evergreen, Yang Ming, MSC, ONE, ONE, ONE, MSC, Evergreen, Evergreen, MSC, ONE, X-Press Feeders, CMA CGM, OOCL, CMA CGM, ONE, Evergreen, Evergreen and Evergreen.

Dubai to Guangzhou By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Dubai to Guangzhou by Air freight

Quickest air route

Al Maktoum International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

Closest airports

Dubai International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

Most frequent

Dubai International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport

Dubai to Guangzhou by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Jebel Ali to Nansha

Most frequent

Abu Dhabi to Nansha

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