Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Houston to Karachi by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Houston and Karachi is 57 days 12h. Ships depart from Houston (USHOU) and arrive at Port Qasim (PKBQM) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Houston and Karachi?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Houston (USHOU) and arrive into Port Qasim (PKBQM) around 57 days 12h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Houston to Karachi by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Houston to Karachi takes around 22h 46m. Flights depart from George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH) and arrive at Jinnah International Airport (KHI).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Houston and Karachi?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH) and Jinnah International Airport (KHI) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Emirates, Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines and the typical transit time is around 22h 46m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Houston and Karachi?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Houston and Karachi. Cargo flights depart from George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH) and arrive at Jinnah International Airport (KHI) with departures Every 1-2 weeks and a average flight time of around 22h 46m. Qatar Airways operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Houston to Karachi by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Houston and Karachi by cargo ship is 15,505 Nautical Miles (28,714 Kilometres / 17,842 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Houston (USHOU) and Port Qasim (PKBQM).

Question 7

What is the distance between Houston to Karachi by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Houston and Karachi by air is around 14,329 Kilometres (8,904 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH) and Jinnah International Airport (KHI).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Houston to Karachi by sea?

Accepted Answer

1.83t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Houston to Karachi. 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 Houston to Karachi?

Accepted Answer

1.16t CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Houston to Karachi. 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
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A380-800+2 others
Qatar AirwaysFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+6 others
Turkish Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+4 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
UMXAPL → INDAMEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
More Details	See carrier information, sailing schedules and estimated emissions

Houston to Karachi By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Houston to Karachi by Air freight

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George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport to Jinnah International Airport

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