Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Dubai and Indianapolis is 38 days 2h. Ships depart from Abu Dhabi (AEAUH) and arrive at Norfolk (USORF) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Dubai and Indianapolis?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Abu Dhabi (AEAUH) and arrive into Norfolk (USORF) around 38 days 2h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, MSC, Maersk, COSCO, COSCO, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, MSC, COSCO, COSCO, MSC and COSCO.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Dubai to Indianapolis takes around 1 day 1h. Flights depart from Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) and arrive at Indianapolis International Airport (IND).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Dubai and Indianapolis?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND) depart every 1-2 weeks. These flights are serviced by Cargolux and the typical transit time is around 1 day 1h.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Dubai and Indianapolis. Cargo flights depart from Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) and arrive at Indianapolis International Airport (IND) with departures Every 1-2 weeks and a average flight time of around 1 day 1h. Cargolux operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Dubai to Indianapolis by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Dubai and Indianapolis by cargo ship is 13,469 Nautical Miles (24,945 Kilometres / 15,500 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Jebel Ali (AEJEA) and New York (USNYC).

Question 7

What is the distance between Dubai to Indianapolis by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Dubai and Indianapolis by air is around 11,949 Kilometres (7,424 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.59t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Dubai to Indianapolis. 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 Indianapolis?

Accepted Answer

790kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Dubai to Indianapolis. 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
CargoluxFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 747-400 Freighter
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+5 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
BIGEX → INDAMEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
PKS → TPI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
BIGEX → INDAMEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
BIGEX → INDAMEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
BIGEX → INDAMEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
North India to Middle East → Indus Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
M03 → MECL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
CIMEX7 / MEX / CMEX / ME5 → CJX / SEA2 & AWE5 / PE1 / SEAP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM, Evergreen
MEX6 → SEA2 & AWE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
REX2 → CBX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
BIGEX → UMXAPL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
BIGEX → UMXAPL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
New Falcon → Amberjack	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
CIMEX7 / MEX / CMEX / ME5 → MANB / AWE2 / NUE2 / ECX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM, Evergreen
CIMEX7 / MEX / CMEX / ME5 → CBX / AWE7 / ECC3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM, Evergreen
New Falcon → Amberjack	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
CIMEX7 / MEX / CMEX / ME5 → TWS / AWE3 / AUE / ECC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM, Evergreen

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
INDUSA	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
UMX / UMXAPL / MECL1	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, APL, CMA CGM
Indus Express	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
IPE2 / IAX / WIN	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE, COSCO, HMM
BNX → MECL1	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Maersk
Safina → TP16	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
IMX → TPI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
CCS → INDAMEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
INDUSA → Indus Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
EPIC / EPIC3 / IP1 → INDAMEX / IPE / IEX	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	COSCO, CMA CGM, OOCL
EPIC → UMXAPL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
UGS → TPI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
JAC → TP16	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
EAX6 → IPE / IEX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
Indus Express → INDUSA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
CCS / ISG → CJX / PE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM
MEDEX / MINA / WM3 → INDAMEX / IPE / IEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
Lion → America	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
IG1 → TPI	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Hapag-Lloyd
EPIC / EPIC3 / IP1 → INDAMEX / IPE / IEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, OOCL
AGX → AA7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
Safina → TP16	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
FE5 → EC3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
CGX → EC1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Yang Ming
CIMEX6 / MEX5 / APG / ME4 → CJX / SEA2 & AWE5 / PE1 / SEAP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
JFX / EMC - JFX \| HA - SGX2 \| SKR - SGX2 \| TSL - CME \| XPF - JFX → MANB / NUE2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, Evergreen
Safina → MECL1	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Maersk

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Dubai to Indianapolis By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Dubai to Indianapolis by Air freight

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Al Maktoum International Airport to Indianapolis International Airport

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Dubai International Airport to Purdue University Airport

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Quickest ocean route

Abu Dhabi to Norfolk

Closest seaports

Jebel Ali to New York

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