Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Dubai and New Orleans is 37 days 10h. Ships depart from RAS AL KHAIMAH/RAK KHOR PORT (AERKT) and arrive at Houston (USHOU) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Dubai and New Orleans?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from RAS AL KHAIMAH/RAK KHOR PORT (AERKT) and arrive into Houston (USHOU) around 37 days 10h later. These services are operated by MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Dubai to New Orleans takes around 22h 59m. Flights depart from Dubai International Airport (DXB) and arrive at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Dubai and New Orleans?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) depart 2-4 times a day. These flights are serviced by Air Canada, United Airlines, British Airways and Emirates and the typical transit time is around 22h 59m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Dubai and New Orleans. Cargo flights depart from Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) and arrive at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) with departures Every 1-2 weeks and a average flight time of around 1 day 4h. FedEx operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Dubai to New Orleans by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Dubai and New Orleans by cargo ship is 7,106 Nautical Miles (13,161 Kilometres / 8,178 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Jebel Ali (AEJEA) and Houston (USHOU).

Question 7

What is the distance between Dubai to New Orleans by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Dubai and New Orleans by air is around 12,885 Kilometres (8,006 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.32t CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Dubai to New Orleans. 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 New Orleans?

Accepted Answer

495kg CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Dubai to New Orleans. 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
Air Canada	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+1 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777+4 others
British Airways	1-2 times a week	Boeing 787-9+3 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A380-800+1 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
FedExFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+3 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MEL4 → Indusa	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Indusa	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
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Dubai to New Orleans by Air freight

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Dubai International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

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Al Maktoum International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

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RAS AL KHAIMAH/RAK KHOR PORT to Houston

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Jebel Ali to Houston

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