Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Melbourne and Abu Dhabi is 35 days 11h. Ships depart from Melbourne (AUMEL) and arrive at Jebel Ali (AEJEA) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Melbourne and Abu Dhabi?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Melbourne (AUMEL) and arrive into Jebel Ali (AEJEA) around 35 days 11h later. These services are operated by COSCO, COSCO, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, COSCO and CMA CGM.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi takes around 13h 50m. Flights depart from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) and arrive at Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Melbourne and Abu Dhabi?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Melbourne International Airport (MEL) and Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways and China Eastern Airlines and the typical transit time is around 13h 50m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Melbourne and Abu Dhabi?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Melbourne and Abu Dhabi. Cargo flights depart from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) and arrive at Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) with departures Every 1-2 weeks and a average flight time of around 21h 17m. Cathay Pacific operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Melbourne to Abu Dhabi by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Melbourne and Abu Dhabi by cargo ship is 7,751 Nautical Miles (14,354 Kilometres / 8,919 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Melbourne (AUMEL) and Jebel Ali (AEJEA).

Question 7

What is the distance between Melbourne to Abu Dhabi by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Melbourne and Abu Dhabi by air is around 11,665 Kilometres (7,249 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Melbourne International Airport (MEL) and Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi by sea?

Accepted Answer

1.24t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi. 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 Melbourne to Abu Dhabi?

Accepted Answer

489kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Melbourne to Abu Dhabi. 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
Etihad Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9
Qatar Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
China Eastern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Cathay PacificFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 747-8F Freighter+2 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
AAA2 → AGI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
ASAL → AGI	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	COSCO
NEWMO → C3MAPL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
NEWMO → C3MAPL	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	CMA CGM
ASAL → AGI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
AAXSANL / ANL - AAXS (AAXSANL) \| CMA - AAXSANL \| HL - SAL \| ML - GAC \| ONE - AU1 → C3MAPL / AGI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO

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Melbourne to Abu Dhabi By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Melbourne to Abu Dhabi by Air freight

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Melbourne International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport

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Melbourne International Airport to Al Maktoum International Airport

Melbourne to Abu Dhabi by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Melbourne to Jebel Ali

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