Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Mecca and Athens is 14 days 2h. Ships depart from Jeddah (SAJED) and arrive at Ambarli (TRAMR) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Mecca and Athens?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Jeddah (SAJED) and arrive into Ambarli (TRAMR) around 14 days 2h later. These services are operated by Hapag-Lloyd, Yang Ming and Maersk.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Mecca to Athens takes around 1 day 5h. Flights depart from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) and arrive at Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Mecca and Athens?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) and Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Aegean Airlines, EgyptAir, MEA, Royal Jordanian and Pegasus Airlines and the typical transit time is around 1 day 5h.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Mecca and Athens. There are regular passenger aircraft however and they might be able to accommodate your cargo depending on its dimensions and weight.

Question 6

How long does it take to ship cargo from Mecca to Athens by road?

Accepted Answer

It will typically take around 1 day 21h to send cargo via road from Mecca and Athens. This duration does not factor in traffic, weather or other delays that may occur on route.

Question 7

What is the distance between Mecca to Athens by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Mecca and Athens by cargo ship is 1,430 Nautical Miles (2,649 Kilometres / 1,646 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Jeddah (SAJED) and Piraeus (GRPIR).

Question 8

What is the distance by road between Mecca to Athens?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Mecca and Athens by road is 4,401 Kilometres (2,735 Miles) and will typically take around 1 day 21h to drive (exluding including traffic and local conditions).

Question 9

What is the distance between Mecca to Athens by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Mecca and Athens by air is around 2,453 Kilometres (1,524 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) and Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH).

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

161kg - 206kg CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Mecca to Athens. 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 11

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from Mecca to Athens?

Accepted Answer

79kg - 169kg CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Mecca to Athens. 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
Aegean Airlines	Every 4-6 weeks	Airbus A321neo+2 others
EgyptAir	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-300+2 others
MEA	Every 1-2 weeks	Airbus A330-200+2 others
Royal Jordanian	Every 4-6 weeks	Boeing 787+3 others
Pegasus Airlines	1-2 times a week	Airbus A321

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Operating carriers	Departs	Aircraft types
Turkish Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300+1 others
Wizz Air	2-4 times a week	Airbus A321neo
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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
Hapag-Lloyd	Every 2-4 weeks	HONG KONG EXPRESS+2 others
Yang Ming	Every 2-4 weeks	YM WORLD+3 others
Maersk	Every 2-4 weeks	SANTA INES+4 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
ONE	Every 2-4 weeks	AS CYPRIA+1 others
Hapag-Lloyd	Every 2-4 weeks	HSL NIKE+5 others
MSC	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC MELISSA+20 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
Truck Operator	N/A	Truck 40T
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Mecca to Athens By Air freight, Cargo ship or Road

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Mecca to Athens by Air freight

Quickest air route

King Abdulaziz International Airport to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport

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King Abdulaziz International Airport to Thessaloniki Macedonia International Airport

Mecca to Athens by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Jeddah to Ambarli

Closest seaports

Jeddah to Piraeus

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