Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Mecca and Los Angeles is 46 days 13h. Ships depart from Jeddah (SAJED) and arrive at Los Angeles (USLAX) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Mecca and Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Jeddah (SAJED) and arrive into Los Angeles (USLAX) around 46 days 13h later. These services are operated by Maersk and Maersk.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Mecca to Los Angeles takes around 16h 30m. Flights depart from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) and arrive at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Mecca and Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Saudia, Turkish Airlines and British Airways and the typical transit time is around 16h 30m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

What is the distance between Mecca to Los Angeles by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Mecca and Los Angeles by cargo ship is 10,145 Nautical Miles (18,788 Kilometres / 11,674 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Jeddah (SAJED) and Los Angeles (USLAX).

Question 7

What is the distance between Mecca to Los Angeles by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Mecca and Los Angeles by air is around 13,405 Kilometres (8,329 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.53t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Mecca to Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

774kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Mecca to Los Angeles. 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
Saudia	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-300
Turkish Airlines	1-2 times a day	Airbus A321neo+7 others
British Airways	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-8+3 others
More Details	See carrier information, flight schedules and estimated emissions

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Jeddah 2 → CLX → TP12	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
JD2 / Jeddah 2 → AL6 / TA12 → US2 / TP12	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
More Details	See carrier information, sailing schedules and estimated emissions

Mecca to Los Angeles By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Map / Route overview

Compare shipping modes

Air Freight

Container Ship

About Fluent Cargo

Mecca to Los Angeles by Air freight

Quickest air route

King Abdulaziz International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

Mecca to Los Angeles by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Jeddah to Los Angeles

More about shipping cargo and freight from Mecca to Los Angeles by Air, Ocean and Road

Shipping from Mecca

Shipping to Los Angeles