Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Dubai and New York is 36 days 15h. Ships depart from Abu Dhabi (AEAUH) and arrive at New York (USNYC) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Abu Dhabi (AEAUH) and arrive into New York (USNYC) around 36 days 15h later. These services are operated by MSC, COSCO, COSCO and MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Dubai to New York takes around 15h 15m. Flights depart from Dubai International Airport (DXB) and arrive at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Dubai and New York?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) depart 1-2 times a day. These flights are serviced by United Airlines, Emirates, Lufthansa, Lufthansa, Air France, Turkish Airlines, British Airways, Swiss, Air India, Emirates and Air Canada and the typical transit time is around 15h 15m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Dubai and New York. Cargo flights depart from Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) and arrive at John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) with departures 2-4 times a week and a average flight time of around 21h 15m. Cargolux and CAL Cargo Airlines operates  on this route.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Dubai and New York 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 New York by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Dubai and New York by air is around 11,670 Kilometres (7,251 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Dubai International Airport (DXB) and La Guardia Airport (LGA).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.61t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Dubai to New York. 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 York?

Accepted Answer

591kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Dubai to New York. 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
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300+1 others
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900
Air France	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
Turkish Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300+3 others
British Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-8+3 others
Swiss	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300
Air India	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900+2 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A380-800+1 others
Air Canada	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+3 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Air Canada	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+2 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
CargoluxFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 747-400 Freighter
CAL Cargo AirlinesFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 747-400 Freighter
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Emirates	2-4 times a day	Airbus A380-800
Kuwait Airways	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320neo+2 others
Qatar Airways	2-4 times a day	Boeing 787-9+5 others
Air France	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300+2 others
British Airways	Daily	Boeing 787-8+4 others
Swiss	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Turkish Airlines	2-4 times a day	Airbus A330-300+4 others
Air Canada	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+2 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Sri Lanka-Abu Dhabi → INDUSA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
CIMEX7 / MEX / CMEX / ME5 → CJX / SEA2 & AWE5 / PE1 / SEAP	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM, Evergreen
CIMEX7 / MEX / CMEX / ME5 → TWS / AWE3 / AUE / ECC1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM, Evergreen
Sri Lanka-Abu Dhabi → America	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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Dubai International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport

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