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 42 days 12h. Ships depart from Melbourne (AUMEL) and arrive at Jebel Ali (AEJEA) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Melbourne (AUMEL) and arrive into Jebel Ali (AEJEA) around 42 days 12h later. These services are operated by PIL, TS Lines, PIL, Yang Ming and SLS.

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, Emirates and Hainan 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

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Melbourne and Abu Dhabi. 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 Melbourne to Abu Dhabi by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Melbourne and Abu Dhabi by cargo ship is 13,199 Nautical Miles (24,445 Kilometres / 15,189 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Melbourne (AUMEL) and Abu Dhabi (AEAUH).

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

2.03t 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

499kg 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+1 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
Hainan Airlines	Every 2-4 weeks	Airbus A330-300

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
SAE → GC2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	PIL
CA2 → CME	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	TS Lines
SAE → GCS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	PIL
CA2 → AG1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Yang Ming
SAE → FAM	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	SLS

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
CA2 → AG1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Yang Ming
More Details	See carrier information, sailing schedules and estimated emissions

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