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 40 days 14h. 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 40 days 14h later. These services are operated by Yang Ming.

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 2 days 2h. 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 daily. These flights are serviced by Turkish Airlines and Emirates and the typical transit time is around 2 days 2h.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Mecca and Los Angeles. Cargo flights depart from Ta’if Regional Airport (TIF) and arrive at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) with departures Every 1-2 weeks and a average flight time of around 2 days 16h. Qatar Airways operates Boeing 777-200F Freighter on this route.

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 12,562 Nautical Miles (23,266 Kilometres / 14,457 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 15,222 Kilometres (9,458 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

1.23t - 1.25t CO₂ (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

673kg - 1.05t CO₂ (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	Departs	Aircraft types
Turkish Airlines	1-2 times a week	Airbus A330-300+3 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A380-800
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Operating carriers	Departs	Aircraft types
Qatar AirwaysF	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
Yang Ming	Every 1-2 weeks	YM WORLD+17 others
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Mecca to Los Angeles By Air freight, Cargo ship or Road

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