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 16 days 7h. Ships depart from Khor Fakkan (AEKLF) and arrive at Nansha (CNNSA) with scheduled departures 2-4 times a week.

How regularly do container ships travel between Dubai and Guangzhou?

There are scheduled container ships that depart 2-4 times a week from Khor Fakkan (AEKLF) and arrive into Nansha (CNNSA) around 16 days 7h later. These services are operated by Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, MSC, ONE, Yang Ming, MSC, ONE, ONE, ONE and ONE.

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	2-4 times a week	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+5 others
Qatar Airways	2-4 times a day	Boeing 777-200LR+6 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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Dubai to Guangzhou by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Dubai to Guangzhou by ship will take about 16 days 7h and departs from Khor Fakkan (AEKLF) and arrives into Nansha (CNNSA). There are vessels departing 2-4 times a week on this route. Hapag-Lloyd is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing 2-4 times a week.

Quickest ocean route

Khor Fakkan to Nansha

Port of loading

AEKLF

Port of loading

CNNSA

16 days 7h: 2-4 times a week

8,858 km
5,504 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

648kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MGA / FAM / CUL - MGA \| SLS - FAM \| VSS - FAM	Direct	2-4 times a week	Hapag-Lloyd, SLS, China United, VSS
FE5 → EA3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
Lion → Shapla	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
FE5 → SAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
FE5 → PA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
Lion → Britannia	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
FE5 → EA4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
FE5 → SAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
FE5 → WA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
FE5 → SW2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE

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Closest seaports

Jebel Ali to Nansha

Port of loading

AEJEA

Port of loading

CNNSA

21 days 21h: 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	Hapag-Lloyd, SLS, China United, VSS
Safina / ML - Safina → US4 / TP16	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
Lion → Pertiwi	Transshipment	N/A	MSC
CIMEX6 → CNC - CS2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
FE5 → EA3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
FM1 → IA9	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Maersk
JAC → TP16	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
CIMEX6 / MEX5 → CME / CNC - CMS2 \| COSCO - CME	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
MEX5 / ME4 → PA1 / CSS1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
CGX → MD4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
CIMEX6 / MEX5 → KCM2 / CNC - KCM2 \| COSCO - KCM2 \| TSL - KCM2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
FE5 → PA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
APG → VTS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
APG → NSD	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
JFX / CME → RCS / RCX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	TS Lines, Evergreen
AGX → SA2	Transshipment	N/A	Hapag-Lloyd
CIMEX6 → CNC - BBX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
Lion → Britannia	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
KAWA - Qingdao - Jebel Ali → PHI5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
MEX5 / APG / ME4 → ZAX2 / ASA / SAF2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO, OOCL
CME → CPX/MBX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	TS Lines
JFX / CME → AEF2 / EAD	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	TS Lines, Evergreen
CME → CA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	TS Lines
FE5 → WA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
FM1 → MSC - Iroko	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
JFX / EMC - JFX \| HA - SGX2 \| SKR - SGX2 \| TSL - CME \| XPF - JFX → ASEA2 / AEF / MFX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	X-Press Feeders, CMA CGM, Evergreen
EMC - JFX \| HA - SGX2 \| SKR - SGX2 \| TSL - CME \| XPF - JFX → REX2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
FM1 → MASHARIKI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Lion → Iroko	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
JFX → NCI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
JFX → CIX8 / CWX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	X-Press Feeders, Evergreen
MEX5 / ME4 → WAX1 / WAF1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
APG → CIX6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen

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Most frequent

Jebel Ali to Shekou

Port of loading

AEJEA

Port of loading

CNSHK

22 days 21h: 2-4 times a week

12,249 km
7,611 mi.

Direct
2 stops

Estimated emissions

1.19t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MGX1 / CGX / SGX1 / CGE / MILAHA - MGX1 \| NBOSCO - CGX \| SKR - SGX1 \| UNIF - CGE	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	FT, Unifeeder, Asyad, MILAHA, NBOSCO, Sinokor
JFX / SGX2 / CME / EMC - JFX \| HA - SGX2 \| SKR - SGX2 \| TSL - CME \| XPF - JFX	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	X-Press Feeders, CMA CGM, Sinokor, Heung-A, TS Lines, Evergreen
CMX / COSMOS / AIM2 / AG3 / GLX2 / ESL - CMX \| GFS - COSMOS \| HMM - CMX \| KMTC - AIM2 \| ONE - AG3 \| TSL - GLX2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Maersk, Emirates Shipping, King Ocean, GFS, HMM, TS Lines
CIMEX6 / MEX5 / APG / ME4	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
CIMEX6 → CNC - CS2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
CIMEX6 / MEX5 / ME4 → KTX1 / COSCO - KTX1 \| OOCL - KTX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
Maputo Express → CISC2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	FT
APG → VTS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
AGX / FM1 → CIX / EMC - CIX \| HL - CIX \| INTERA - CIX \| WHL - CIX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
IM1 → CI6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai
MEX5 → JTS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
SGX2 → MSC - Pertiwi	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Sinokor
CME / JFX → NTX / CNC - NT8 \| TSL - NTX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	X-Press Feeders, TS Lines
CME → CPX/MBX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	TS Lines
JFX → KTP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
EMC - JFX \| HA - SGX2 \| SKR - SGX2 \| TSL - CME \| XPF - JFX → REX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
JFX / EMC - JFX \| HA - SGX2 \| SKR - SGX2 \| TSL - CME \| XPF - JFX → CIMEX1 / AMA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, Evergreen
APG → CIX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
JFX → CV1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
JFX / CME / EMC - JFX \| HA - SGX2 \| SKR - SGX2 \| TSL - CME \| XPF - JFX → IEX / FME / IFX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, TS Lines, Evergreen
IG1 → CIX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
CME / EMC - JFX \| HA - SGX2 \| SKR - SGX2 \| TSL - CME \| XPF - JFX → NCX / CNC - NCX \| TSL - NCX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	TS Lines, CMA CGM
KME / AG1 → CMX / AG3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE
IGS / CMA - GULFEIN1 \| COSCO - ASX \| MILAHA - ASX \| ONE - IGS \| XPF - ASX → AIM2 / AG3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean, ONE

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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

16 days 7h, 2-4 times a week

648kg CO₂e

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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

Dubai to Guangzhou by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Khor Fakkan to Nansha

Closest seaports

Jebel Ali to Nansha

Most frequent

Jebel Ali to Shekou

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