Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Mecca and San Antonio is 37 days 3h. Ships depart from Jeddah (SAJED) and arrive at Freeport (USFPO) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Mecca and San Antonio?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Jeddah (SAJED) and arrive into Freeport (USFPO) around 37 days 3h later. These services are operated by Grimaldi.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Mecca to San Antonio takes around 23hrs. Flights depart from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) and arrive at George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Mecca and San Antonio?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) and George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH) depart daily. These flights are serviced by Turkish Airlines, Emirates and Qatar Airways and the typical transit time is around 23hrs.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Mecca and San Antonio. 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 San Antonio by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Mecca and San Antonio by cargo ship is 11,665 Nautical Miles (21,603 Kilometres / 13,423 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Jeddah (SAJED) and Houston (USHOU).

Question 7

What is the distance between Mecca to San Antonio by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Mecca and San Antonio by air is around 12,633 Kilometres (7,850 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) and George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.57t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Mecca to San Antonio. 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 San Antonio?

Accepted Answer

761kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Mecca to San Antonio. 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
Turkish Airlines	Daily	Boeing 737MAX 8+6 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A380-800
Qatar Airways	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 787-8+5 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MED USA MEX SVC	Direct	1-2 times a week	Grimaldi
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
EUROPE-RED SEA-MIDDLE EAST EXPRESS → Mexico Gulf Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
EPIC / EPIC3 / IP1 → VICTORY / EAG / ATG	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, OOCL
EPIC / EPIC3 / IP1 → VICTORY / EAG / ATG	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
EUROPE-RED SEA-MIDDLE EAST EXPRESS → Mexico Gulf Express → ECUADOR-NWC-USA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
EPIC / EPIC3 / IP1 → VICTORY / EAG / ATG	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, OOCL

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Mecca to San Antonio By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Mecca to San Antonio by Air freight

Quickest air route

King Abdulaziz International Airport to George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport

Mecca to San Antonio by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Jeddah to Freeport

Closest seaports

Jeddah to Houston

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