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 19 days 22h. Ships depart from Khor Fakkan (AEKLF) and arrive at Shanghai (CNSHG) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Dubai and Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Khor Fakkan (AEKLF) and arrive into Shanghai (CNSHG) around 19 days 22h later. These services are operated by ONE, SFN, Maersk and Maersk.

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 19m. 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 19m.

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 1-2 times a day and a average flight time of around 8h 19m. 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 6,467 Kilometres (4,018 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

312kg 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+3 others
Air ChinaFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330 Freighter+6 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Air China	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+1 others
Air China	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+7 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	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9
Air China	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+3 others
Air China	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+4 others
Air India	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-8+1 others
Qatar Airways	2-4 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+4 others
Mahan Air	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A340-300

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
CMX / COSMOS / AIM2 / FA2 / ESL - CMX \| GFS - COSMOS \| KMTC - AIM2 \| ONE - FA2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, CNC Line, King Ocean, Hapag-Lloyd, Emirates Shipping, GFS
RCS / RCR / RCX / GFS - RCS \| RCL - RCR \| TSL - RCX	Direct	N/A	SFN, GFS, RCL, TS Lines
SE3 / AE15	Direct	N/A	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
AC2	Direct	N/A	Maersk

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MEANAMRORO	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Bahri
C3MAPL / AGI → AS6 / CI1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
AGI → CIX5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen
AIM → CIP	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
AGI → CIX4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
AGI → CIX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
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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