Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Mecca to Addis Ababa by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Mecca and Addis Ababa is 9 days 21h. Ships depart from Jeddah (SAJED) and arrive at Djibouti (DJJIB) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Mecca and Addis Ababa?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Jeddah (SAJED) and arrive into Djibouti (DJJIB) around 9 days 21h later. These services are operated by X-Press Feeders and PIL.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Mecca to Addis Ababa by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Mecca to Addis Ababa takes around 1 day 3h. Flights depart from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) and arrive at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Mecca and Addis Ababa?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) and Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Ethiopian Airlines, Flynas and Saudia and the typical transit time is around 1 day 3h.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Mecca and Addis Ababa?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Mecca and Addis Ababa. Cargo flights depart from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) and arrive at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) with departures 2-4 times a week and a average flight time of around 1 day 3h. Ethiopian Airlines operates Airbus A350-900 Freighter on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Mecca to Addis Ababa by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Mecca and Addis Ababa by cargo ship is 1,169 Nautical Miles (2,165 Kilometres / 1,345 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Jeddah (SAJED) and Djibouti (DJJIB).

Question 7

What is the distance between Mecca to Addis Ababa by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Mecca and Addis Ababa by air is around 1,525 Kilometres (948 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) and Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Mecca to Addis Ababa by sea?

Accepted Answer

144kg - 445kg CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Mecca to Addis Ababa. 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 Mecca to Addis Ababa?

Accepted Answer

69kg CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Mecca to Addis Ababa. 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	Departs	Aircraft types
Ethiopian AirlinesF	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900 Freighter+2 others
Flynas	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320
Saudia	Every 1-2 weeks	Airbus A330-200+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Aircraft types
Flynas	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320
EgyptAir	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737-800
Qatar Airways	Every 1-2 weeks	Airbus A320+1 others
FlyDubai	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737MAX 8+1 others

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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
X-Press Feeders	Every 2-4 weeks	CATALONIA
PIL	Every 2-4 weeks	KOTA CAHAYA
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