Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Philadelphia to Dubai by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Philadelphia and Dubai is 29 days 22h. Ships depart from New York (USNYC) and arrive at Abu Dhabi (AEAUH) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Philadelphia and Dubai?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from New York (USNYC) and arrive into Abu Dhabi (AEAUH) around 29 days 22h later. These services are operated by MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC and CMA CGM.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Philadelphia to Dubai by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Philadelphia to Dubai takes around 19h 9m. Flights depart from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and arrive at Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Philadelphia and Dubai?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) depart every 1-2 weeks. These flights are serviced by UPS Airlines, UPS Airlines and FedEx and the typical transit time is around 19h 9m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Philadelphia and Dubai?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Philadelphia and Dubai. Cargo flights depart from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and arrive at Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) with departures 2-4 times a week and a average flight time of around 19h 9m. UPS Airlines, UPS Airlines and FedEx operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Philadelphia to Dubai by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Philadelphia and Dubai by cargo ship is 11,696 Nautical Miles (21,661 Kilometres / 13,460 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between New York (USNYC) and Jebel Ali (AEJEA).

Question 7

What is the distance between Philadelphia to Dubai by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Philadelphia and Dubai by air is around 11,200 Kilometres (6,960 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Dubai International Airport (DXB).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Philadelphia to Dubai by sea?

Accepted Answer

1.41t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Philadelphia to Dubai. 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 Philadelphia to Dubai?

Accepted Answer

311kg CO₂e is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Philadelphia to Dubai. 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
UPS AirlinesFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 747-8F Freighter+2 others
UPS AirlinesFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 767-300 Freighter+4 others
FedExFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 767-300 Freighter+3 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
British Airways	1-2 times a day	Boeing 787-9+3 others
Air Canada	Every 1-2 days	Road Feeder Service+3 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Indus Express	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
Indus Express	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
INDUSA / MSC - INDUSA	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, ZIM
NEUSEC 2 → Lion	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
UMXAPL → EPIC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Indus Express	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
Indus Express	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
UMX / UMXAPL / MECL1	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, APL, CMA CGM
INDUSA / MSC - INDUSA	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, ZIM
NEUSEC 2 → Lion	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
UMXAPL → EPIC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM

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