Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Dubai and Shanghai is 18 days 17h. Ships depart from Khor Fakkan (AEKLF) and arrive at Shanghai (CNSHG) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Dubai and Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Khor Fakkan (AEKLF) and arrive into Shanghai (CNSHG) around 18 days 17h later. These services are operated by CNC Line, SLS, Maersk, Evergreen, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, ONE, Evergreen, Evergreen, ONE, King Ocean, Evergreen, ONE, ONE, GFS, ONE, Evergreen, King Ocean, ONE, Evergreen, ONE, ONE, Evergreen, RCL, ONE, King Ocean, King Ocean, King Ocean, ONE, ONE, King Ocean, King Ocean, King Ocean, Evergreen, ONE, King Ocean, King Ocean, ONE, ONE, King Ocean, Evergreen, ONE, ONE and King Ocean.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Dubai to Shanghai takes around 8h 12m. Flights depart from Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) and arrive at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Dubai and Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Emirates, China Airlines and Air China and the typical transit time is around 8h 12m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Dubai and Shanghai. Cargo flights depart from Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) and arrive at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) with departures 2-4 times a day and a average flight time of around 8h 12m. Emirates, China Airlines and Air China operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Dubai to Shanghai by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Dubai and Shanghai by cargo ship is 6,170 Nautical Miles (11,427 Kilometres / 7,101 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Jebel Ali (AEJEA) and Shanghai (CNSHG).

Question 7

What is the distance between Dubai to Shanghai by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Dubai and Shanghai by air is around 7,316 Kilometres (4,546 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

643kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Dubai to Shanghai. 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 Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

605kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Dubai to Shanghai. 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 days	Boeing 777-200F Freighter
China AirlinesFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+4 others
Air ChinaFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330 Freighter+6 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Hainan Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-300+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Emirates	1-2 times a day	Airbus A380-800+1 others
China Eastern Airlines	N/A
Qatar Airways	2-4 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+4 others
Mahan Air	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A340-300
Air Astana	2-4 times a week	Airbus A321neo+1 others
Hainan Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-300+1 others
Korean Air	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+3 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
CMX / COSMOS / AIM2 / FA2 / ESL - CMX \| GFS - COSMOS \| KMTC - AIM2 \| ONE - FA2 → IAW / ONE - IAW	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CNC Line, King Ocean, Emirates Shipping, ONE, GFS
CGX / KCX2 / CUL - CGX \| GT - KCX2	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	SLS, China United, GT
SE3 / AE15	Direct	N/A	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
OGME	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
SE3 / AE15 → SE2 / AE11	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
SE3 / AE15 → NE2 / AE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
AE15 → COSCO - WAX3 \| GSL - FA2 \| ONE - SW2 \| OOCL - WAF3 \| ZIM - FA2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
SE3 / AE15 → ASE / NEOASAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
SE3 → EAS4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
MEWA → AE2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
UGS / M01 → NE1 / AE2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
AE15 → MASHARIKI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
FA1 → SX2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
OGME → CIX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
OGME → BEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
FA1 → EC3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
AIM → CKI	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	King Ocean
OGME → CIX5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
FA1 → MS2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
AIM / FA1 → KCM3 / KCS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE, King Ocean
GALEX / RIM10 → CSC / GFS - CSC \| HA - SIS2 \| SILMAR - FI1 \| SKR - SIS2 \| TSL - AIS2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	GFS, RCL
FA1 → PS3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
OGME → CIX6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
AIM → KMSK	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	King Ocean
FA1 → CVT	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
OGME → FAL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
FA1 → NZJ	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
FA1 → IOM	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
OGME → CIX4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
RIM10 → RKI10	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	RCL
FA1 → AX2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
AIM → FME2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	King Ocean
AIM → KTX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	King Ocean
AIM → NTP	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	King Ocean
FA1 → MD5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
FA1 → MD3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
AIM → ANX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	King Ocean
AIM → FEM	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	King Ocean
AIM / RIM10 → FME / RFM3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	King Ocean, RCL
OGME → FAL3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
FA1 → FE6	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
AIM → KSH	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	King Ocean
AIM → KCM	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	King Ocean
FA1 → AUE	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
FA1 → KCI	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
AIM → CJ1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	King Ocean
OGME → NE7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
FA1 / RIM10 → CTP / RLM2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE, RCL
FA1 → AX3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
AIM / FA1 → KCM4 / KCS2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	King Ocean, ONE

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MEANAMRORO	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	Bahri
C3MAPL / AGI → AS6 / CI1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
AGI → CIX4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
AGI → CIX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
AIM → CIP	Transshipment	N/A	ONE
AGI → PMX	Transshipment	N/A	COSCO

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Dubai to Shanghai By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Dubai to Shanghai by Air freight

Quickest air route

Al Maktoum International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport

Closest airports

Dubai International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

Most frequent

Dubai International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport

Dubai to Shanghai by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Khor Fakkan to Shanghai

Closest seaports

Jebel Ali to Shanghai

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