Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Dubai and Guangzhou is 16 days. Ships depart from Khor Fakkan (AEKLF) and arrive at Nansha (CNNSA) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Dubai and Guangzhou?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Khor Fakkan (AEKLF) and arrive into Nansha (CNNSA) around 16 days later. These services are operated by Maersk.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Dubai to Guangzhou takes around 7h 7m. Flights depart from Dubai International Airport (DXB) and arrive at Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Dubai and Guangzhou?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) depart 1-2 times a day. These flights are serviced by China Southern Airlines, Emirates, China Eastern Airlines, Qatar Airways, Hainan Airlines, Air China, Sichuan Airlines, China Southern Airlines and Mahan Air and the typical transit time is around 7h 7m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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 Every 1-2 days and a average flight time of around 7h 20m. Emirates operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Dubai to Guangzhou by ship?

Accepted Answer

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).

Question 7

What is the distance between Dubai to Guangzhou by air?

Accepted Answer

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).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 9

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from Dubai to Guangzhou?

Accepted Answer

274kg 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.

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
China Southern Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-300
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER
China Eastern Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+1 others
Qatar Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+6 others
Hainan Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-300+1 others
Air China	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+2 others
Sichuan Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-200+2 others
China Southern Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-8+6 others
Mahan Air	1-2 times a week	Airbus A340-300

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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
China Eastern Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+3 others
Cathay Pacific	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
Myanmar Airways International	2-4 times a week	Airbus A319
Qatar Airways	2-4 times a day	Boeing 787-9+6 others
US-Bangla Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-800
Sichuan Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-200+4 others
Mahan Air	2-4 times a week	Airbus A340-300
Biman Bangladesh Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-8+1 others
Air Astana	2-4 times a week	Boeing 767+2 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
EmiratesFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-200F Freighter
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MGA / FAM / CUL - MGA \| SLS - FAM \| VSS - FAM	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, SLS, China United, VSS
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MGA / FAM	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	SLS, China United, VSS
CGX / GCS / RCG / AM1	Direct	2-4 times a week	Wan Hai, RCL, PIL, Emirates Shipping, King Ocean
CIMEX7 / MEX / CMEX / ME5	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, CMA CGM, Evergreen
New Falcon	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
CME → CA3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	TS Lines
CME → CPX/MBX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	TS Lines
JFX → CIX8 / CWX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	X-Press Feeders, Evergreen
CME → CA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	TS Lines
JFX → AEF / MFX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	X-Press Feeders, Evergreen
JFX → NCI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
RIG3 → RNI6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	RCL
AGI → CI1	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	COSCO
KAWA - Qingdao - Jebel Ali → PHI5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
JFX / CME → AEF2 / EAD / EMC - AEF2 \| ESL - FNX \| GFS - FAD \| INTERA - IEA \| KMTC - EAX1 \| RCL - REA1 \| TSL - EAD	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	TS Lines, X-Press Feeders, Evergreen
JFX → MEX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
KAWA - Qingdao - Jebel Ali → FEW3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
CME → KCM2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	TS Lines

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Dubai to Guangzhou By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Dubai to Guangzhou by Air freight

Quickest air route

Dubai International Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport

Closest airports

Dubai International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

Cargo flights

Al Maktoum International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

Dubai to Guangzhou by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Khor Fakkan to Nansha

Closest seaports

Jebel Ali to Nansha

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