Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Netherlands to Saudi Arabia by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Netherlands and Saudi Arabia is 25 days 11h. Ships depart from Rotterdam (NLRTM) and arrive at King Abdullah Port (SAKAC) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Netherlands and Saudi Arabia?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Rotterdam (NLRTM) and arrive into King Abdullah Port (SAKAC) around 25 days 11h later. These services are operated by MSC.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Netherlands to Saudi Arabia by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Netherlands to Saudi Arabia takes around 5h 45m. Flights depart from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and arrive at King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Netherlands and Saudi Arabia?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Saudia, EgyptAir, Turkish Airlines and British Airways and the typical transit time is around 5h 45m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Netherlands and Saudi Arabia?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Netherlands and Saudi Arabia. Cargo flights depart from Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and arrive at King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) with departures Every 1-2 days and a average flight time of around 5h 45m. Saudia operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Netherlands to Saudi Arabia by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Netherlands and Saudi Arabia by cargo ship is 4,683 Nautical Miles (8,673 Kilometres / 5,389 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Rotterdam (NLRTM) and King Abdullah Port (SAKAC).

Question 7

What is the distance between Netherlands to Saudi Arabia by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Netherlands and Saudi Arabia by air is around 4,501 Kilometres (2,797 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Netherlands to Saudi Arabia by sea?

Accepted Answer

716kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Netherlands to Saudi Arabia. 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 Netherlands to Saudi Arabia?

Accepted Answer

191kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Netherlands to Saudi Arabia. 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
SaudiaFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787+2 others
EgyptAir	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+5 others
Turkish Airlines	2-4 times a day	Airbus A330-300+8 others
British Airways	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320neo+5 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
SaudiaFreighter	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-300 Freighter
Turkish AirlinesFreighter	2-4 times a day	Airbus A330-300+7 others
Qatar AirwaysFreighter	2-4 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+8 others
Etihad AirwaysFreighter	Daily	Airbus A321neo+4 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
EgyptAir	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+5 others
Saudia	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787+6 others
Turkish Airlines	2-4 times a day	Airbus A330-300+8 others
Qatar Airways	2-4 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+5 others
Emirates	Daily	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Etihad Airways	Daily	Airbus A321neo+3 others
Oman Air	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+2 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NWC UK To/From Greece & Turkiye Service → Odyssey → West Med to Red Sea	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
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Netherlands to Saudi Arabia By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Netherlands to Saudi Arabia by Air freight

Quickest air route

Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to King Abdulaziz International Airport

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Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to King Khaled International Airport

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Amsterdam Airport Schiphol to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport

Netherlands to Saudi Arabia by Container ship

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Rotterdam to King Abdullah Port

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