Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Mecca and Douala is 42 days 21h. Ships depart from Jeddah (SAJED) and arrive at Douala (CMDLA) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Mecca and Douala?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Jeddah (SAJED) and arrive into Douala (CMDLA) around 42 days 21h later. These services are operated by Grimaldi and Grimaldi.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Mecca to Douala takes around 13h 17m. Flights depart from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) and arrive at Douala International Airport (DLA).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Mecca and Douala?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) and Douala International Airport (DLA) depart 1-2 times a day. These flights are serviced by Ethiopian Airlines, EgyptAir and Air Algerie and the typical transit time is around 13h 17m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Mecca and Douala. Cargo flights depart from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) and arrive at Douala International Airport (DLA) with departures 1-2 times a day and a average flight time of around 13h 17m. Ethiopian Airlines operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Mecca to Douala by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Mecca and Douala by cargo ship is 7,444 Nautical Miles (13,787 Kilometres / 8,567 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Jeddah (SAJED) and Douala (CMDLA).

Question 7

What is the distance between Mecca to Douala by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Mecca and Douala by air is around 4,678 Kilometres (2,906 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) and Douala International Airport (DLA).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

570kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Mecca to Douala. 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 Douala?

Accepted Answer

353kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Mecca to Douala. 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
Ethiopian AirlinesFreighter	1-2 times a day	Airbus A350-900 Freighter+6 others
EgyptAir	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-200+6 others
Air Algerie	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-200+3 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MED USA MEX SVC → MES	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Grimaldi
MED USA MEX SVC → MES	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Grimaldi
More Details	See carrier information, sailing schedules and estimated emissions

Mecca to Douala By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Mecca to Douala by Air freight

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