Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Norfolk to Al ‘Aqabah by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Norfolk and Al ‘Aqabah is 35 days 2h. Ships depart from Wilmington (USILG) and arrive at Aqaba (JOAQB) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Norfolk and Al ‘Aqabah?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Wilmington (USILG) and arrive into Aqaba (JOAQB) around 35 days 2h later. These services are operated by Grimaldi and Grimaldi.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Norfolk to Al ‘Aqabah by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Norfolk to Al ‘Aqabah takes around 18hrs. Flights depart from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and arrive at Aqaba King Hussein International Airport (AQJ).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Norfolk and Al ‘Aqabah?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Aqaba King Hussein International Airport (AQJ) depart 1-2 times a week. These flights are serviced by Royal Jordanian and the typical transit time is around 18hrs.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Norfolk and Al ‘Aqabah?

Accepted Answer

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Norfolk and Al ‘Aqabah. 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 Norfolk to Al ‘Aqabah by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Norfolk and Al ‘Aqabah by cargo ship is 9,121 Nautical Miles (16,892 Kilometres / 10,496 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Baltimore (USBAL) and Aqaba (JOAQB).

Question 7

What is the distance between Norfolk to Al ‘Aqabah by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Norfolk and Al ‘Aqabah by air is around 9,843 Kilometres (6,116 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Aqaba King Hussein International Airport (AQJ).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Norfolk to Al ‘Aqabah by sea?

Accepted Answer

748kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Norfolk to Al ‘Aqabah. 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 Norfolk to Al ‘Aqabah?

Accepted Answer

456kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Norfolk to Al ‘Aqabah. 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
Royal Jordanian	1-2 times a week	Boeing 787+4 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MED USA MEX SVC	Direct	N/A	Grimaldi
MED USA MEX SVC	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	Grimaldi
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MED USA MEX SVC	Direct	N/A	Grimaldi
MED USA MEX SVC	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	Grimaldi
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Washington Dulles International Airport to Aqaba King Hussein International Airport

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