Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Dubai and Madrid is 33 days 16h. Ships depart from Jebel Ali (AEJEA) and arrive at Valencia (ESVLC) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Dubai and Madrid?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Jebel Ali (AEJEA) and arrive into Valencia (ESVLC) around 33 days 16h later. These services are operated by COSCO and ONE.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Dubai to Madrid takes around 7hrs. Flights depart from Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) and arrive at Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Dubai and Madrid?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) depart every 1-2 weeks. These flights are serviced by Emirates, EgyptAir, Qatar Airways, Royal Jordanian, Etihad Airways and Fly One and the typical transit time is around 7hrs.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Dubai and Madrid. Cargo flights depart from Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) and arrive at Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) with departures 2-4 times a week and a average flight time of around 7hrs. Emirates and Qatar Airways operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Dubai to Madrid by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Dubai and Madrid by cargo ship is 2,899 Nautical Miles (5,368 Kilometres / 3,336 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Jebel Ali (AEJEA) and Valencia (ESVLC).

Question 7

What is the distance between Dubai to Madrid by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Dubai and Madrid by air is around 5,655 Kilometres (3,514 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

473kg CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Dubai to Madrid. 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 Madrid?

Accepted Answer

303kg CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Dubai to Madrid. 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
EmiratesFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777-200F Freighter
EgyptAir	Every 1-2 weeks	Airbus A330-200 Freighter+3 others
Qatar AirwaysFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+2 others
Royal Jordanian	Every 1-2 weeks	Airbus A321 Freighter+2 others
Etihad Airways	1-2 times a day	Road Feeder Service+1 others
Fly One	Every 1-2 weeks	Airbus A320

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Emirates	1-2 times a day	Airbus A380-800+1 others
Qatar Airways	2-4 times a day	Airbus A350-900+7 others
EgyptAir	Daily	Airbus A320neo+4 others
Turkish Airlines	2-4 times a day	Airbus A330-300+5 others
KLM	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+5 others
British Airways	1-2 times a day	Boeing 787-9+7 others
Etihad Airways	1-2 times a day	Road Feeder Service+1 others
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300+5 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A380-800+1 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Emirates	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
UPS AirlinesFreighter	Every 2-4 weeks	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+1 others
Qatar AirwaysFreighter	2-4 times a day	Boeing 737MAX 8+3 others
EmiratesFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Road Feeder Service+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MEDEX / MINA / IMX / WM3	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, OOCL
RGI →	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
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Al Maktoum International Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport

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Dubai International Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport

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Sharjah International Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport

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