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

The shortest shipping time by sea between Dubai and Karachi is 2 days 3h. Ships depart from Jebel Ali (AEJEA) and arrive at Port Qasim (PKBQM) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

How regularly do container ships travel between Dubai and Karachi?

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Jebel Ali (AEJEA) and arrive into Port Qasim (PKBQM) around 2 days 3h later. These services are operated by MSC, Unifeeder, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, Maersk, Maersk, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM and CMA CGM.

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

The quickest flight from Dubai to Karachi takes around 1h 59m. Flights depart from Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) and arrive at Jinnah International Airport (KHI).

How often do planes fly between Dubai and Karachi?

Scheduled flights between Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) and Jinnah International Airport (KHI) depart 2-4 times a day. These flights are serviced by Air Arabia and the typical transit time is around 1h 59m.

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

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Dubai and Karachi. There are regular passenger aircraft however and they might be able to accommodate your cargo depending on its dimensions and weight.

What is the distance between Dubai to Karachi by ship?

The distance between Dubai and Karachi by cargo ship is 749 Nautical Miles (1,388 Kilometres / 862 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Jebel Ali (AEJEA) and Karachi (PKKHI).

What is the distance between Dubai to Karachi by air?

The distance between Dubai and Karachi by air is around 1,190 Kilometres (739 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Jinnah International Airport (KHI).

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

102kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Dubai to Karachi. 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 Karachi?

107kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Dubai to Karachi. 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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1h 59m, 2-4 times a day

99kg CO₂e

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2 days 3h, 1-2 times a week

100kg CO₂e

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Dubai to Karachi by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Dubai to Karachi by plane will take about 1h 59m and departs from Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) and arrives into Jinnah International Airport (KHI). There are flights departing 2-4 times a day on this route. Air Arabia is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing 2-4 times a day.

Quickest air route

Sharjah International Airport to Jinnah International Airport

Departs from

SHJ

Departs from

KHI

1h 59m: 2-4 times a day

1,174 km
730 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

99kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Air Arabia	2-4 times a day	Airbus A320+2 others
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Closest airports

Dubai International Airport to Jinnah International Airport

Departs from

DXB

Departs from

KHI

2hrs: Every few hours

1,190 km
739 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

107kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
FlyDubai	2-4 times a day	Boeing 737MAX 8+1 others
Emirates	2-4 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Pakistan International Airlines	Every 1-2 weeks	Airbus A320
AirBlue	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321+1 others

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Dubai to Karachi by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Dubai to Karachi by ship will take about 2 days 3h and departs from Jebel Ali (AEJEA) and arrives into Port Qasim (PKBQM). There are vessels departing 1-2 times a week on this route. MSC is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Jebel Ali to Port Qasim

Port of loading

AEJEA

Port of loading

PKBQM

2 days 3h: 1-2 times a week

1,424 km
885 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

100kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Indus Express	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
GULFEMIR / RGI / IRC / IM1 / IRX	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Unifeeder, Wan Hai, X-Press Feeders, CMA CGM, Evergreen, Emirates Shipping, ONE
GULFEIN1 → PIKEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
MIDAS1 / MESAWA → PIKEX2 / CMA - PIKEX2	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	CMA CGM, Maersk
MIDAS2 / PROTEA → PIKEX2 / CMA - PIKEX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, Maersk
tbn / MECL1 → PK2 / M06	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
BNX → M06	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
SWAX2 / CMA - SWAX2 → PIKEX / CMA - PIKEX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, CNC Line
COSCO - KGS \| ONE - PGS \| XPF - KGS → PIKEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
BIGEX2 → PIKEX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
CCS / JAC → PIKEX2 / CMA - PIKEX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, Maersk

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Closest seaports

Jebel Ali to Karachi

Port of loading

AEJEA

Port of loading

PKKHI

2 days 9h: Daily

1,388 km
862 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

102kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
PGX / PSX	Direct	2-4 times a week	Unifeeder, Wan Hai, ONE
C3MAPL / AGI / Colombo - India	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen, CMA CGM, CSTAR, HMM, Unifeeder
KGS / PGS / COSCO - KGS \| ONE - PGS \| XPF - KGS	Direct	2-4 times a week	CMA CGM, GFS, COSCO, ONE, X-Press Feeders
KWF / GRT - KWF \| HL - KWF	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, OOCL, QAS, GRT
PKS / M03	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
EPIC / EPIC3 / IP1	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
EPIC / EPIC3 / IP1	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
GULFEMIR → PIKEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
GULFEIN1 → PIKEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
MEDEX / MINA / WM3 → AS1 / CPX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
MEDEX / MINA / WM3 → AS6 / CI1 / CIX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
RGI / IRX → CIX5 / CIP / CWX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	X-Press Feeders, Evergreen, ONE
CIMEX7 → PIKEX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
SWAX2 / CMA - SWAX2 → PIKEX / CMA - PIKEX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, CNC Line
MIM → IOX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
IAX / WIN → INX / IOX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM
COSCO - KGS \| ONE - PGS \| XPF - KGS → PIKEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
WIN → TIP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
WIN → TIP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
RGI / IRX → NPI / NWX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	X-Press Feeders, ONE
tbn / MECL1 → PKS / M03	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
IPE2 → AS1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
EPIC → GULFHERC/AS8	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
BNX → M03	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Indus Express → Shikra	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
IG2 → IOX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
Indus Express → MESSL - RSGI	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
IG1 → CSC →	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	GFS
IAX / WIN → INX / IOX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM
WIN → NPI	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	ONE
IG1 → CMA - GULFHERC/AS8 \| INTERA - HLS \| ONE - TIP \| RCL - RLI \| SSLL - TIP \| XPF - HLS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
IG1 → MSC - IPAK \| SCI - IPAK \| WEC - NWC-KAP/DJI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
IAX / WIN → FIM / IOM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM
IP1 → ALX - AIX2 \| HA - NWX \| HL - IAX \| ML - FI3 \| ONE - NPI \| XPF - NWX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
WIN → NPI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
RGI → IOX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
Indus Express → IPAK	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
IG1 → IAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
IPE2 → EPIC3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
FE5 → CPX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
MEX5 / ME4 → PMX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
CIMEX6 → GULFHERC/AS8	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM

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Ocean routes from Dubai to Karachi

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Dubai to Karachi by Air freight

Quickest air route

Sharjah International Airport to Jinnah International Airport

Closest airports

Dubai International Airport to Jinnah International Airport

Dubai to Karachi by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Jebel Ali to Port Qasim

Closest seaports

Jebel Ali to Karachi

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