Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Mecca and Anchorage is 56 days 20h. Ships depart from Jeddah (SAJED) and arrive at Vancouver (CAVAN) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Mecca and Anchorage?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Jeddah (SAJED) and arrive into Vancouver (CAVAN) around 56 days 20h later. These services are operated by Hapag-Lloyd.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Mecca to Anchorage takes around 1 day 7h. Flights depart from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) and arrive at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Mecca and Anchorage?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between King Khaled International Airport (RUH) and Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) depart every 4-6 weeks. These flights are serviced by FedEx and the typical transit time is around 1 day 7h.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Mecca and Anchorage. Cargo flights depart from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) and arrive at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) with departures Every 4-6 weeks and a average flight time of around 1 day 7h. FedEx operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Mecca to Anchorage by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Mecca and Anchorage by cargo ship is 11,850 Nautical Miles (21,947 Kilometres / 13,637 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Jeddah (SAJED) and Vancouver (CAVAN).

Question 7

What is the distance between Mecca to Anchorage by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Mecca and Anchorage by air is around 17,451 Kilometres (10,843 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between King Khaled International Airport (RUH) and Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

4.71t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Mecca to Anchorage. 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 Anchorage?

Accepted Answer

1t CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Mecca to Anchorage. 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
FedExFreighter	Every 4-6 weeks	Boeing 777-200F Freighter
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
JD1 → IMX → MSC - CALEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
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King Khaled International Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport

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