Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Mecca and Chengdu is 15 days 18h. Ships depart from Jeddah (SAJED) and arrive at Nansha (CNNSA) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Mecca and Chengdu?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Jeddah (SAJED) and arrive into Nansha (CNNSA) around 15 days 18h later. These services are operated by China United.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Mecca to Chengdu takes around 15h 55m. Flights depart from Ta’if Regional Airport (TIF) and arrive at Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Mecca and Chengdu?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Ta’if Regional Airport (TIF) and Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Qatar Airways and the typical transit time is around 15h 55m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Mecca and Chengdu. Cargo flights depart from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) and arrive at Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) with departures Every 1-2 weeks and a average flight time of around 18h 25m. Ethiopian Airlines operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Mecca to Chengdu by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Mecca and Chengdu by cargo ship is 4,104 Nautical Miles (7,601 Kilometres / 4,723 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Jeddah (SAJED) and Nansha (CNNSA).

Question 7

What is the distance between Mecca to Chengdu by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Mecca and Chengdu by air is around 8,552 Kilometres (5,314 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.2t CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Mecca to Chengdu. 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 Chengdu?

Accepted Answer

224kg CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Mecca to Chengdu. 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
Qatar Airways	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Ethiopian AirlinesFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777-300ER+5 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Qatar Airways	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-8+6 others
Ethiopian Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-300ER+5 others
AirAsia X	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300
Batik Air Malaysia	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-200+1 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
REX	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	China United
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
BEX2 / AEM6 / AAS	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
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Mecca to Chengdu By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Mecca to Chengdu by Air freight

Quickest air route

Ta’if Regional Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport

Closest airports

King Abdulaziz International Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport

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King Abdulaziz International Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport

Mecca to Chengdu by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Jeddah to Nansha

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Jeddah to Shekou

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