Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Reykjavík to Mecca by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Reykjavík and Mecca is 53 days 10h. Ships depart from Vopnafjordur (ISVPN) and arrive at Abu Dhabi (AEAUH) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Reykjavík and Mecca?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Vopnafjordur (ISVPN) and arrive into Abu Dhabi (AEAUH) around 53 days 10h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Reykjavík to Mecca by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Reykjavík to Mecca takes around 15h 23m. Flights depart from Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and arrive at King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Reykjavík and Mecca?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by British Airways and Wizz Air and the typical transit time is around 15h 23m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Reykjavík and Mecca?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Reykjavík and Mecca by cargo ship is 13,322 Nautical Miles (24,672 Kilometres / 15,330 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Vopnafjordur (ISVPN) and Abu Dhabi (AEAUH).

Question 7

What is the distance between Reykjavík to Mecca by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Reykjavík and Mecca by air is around 6,651 Kilometres (4,133 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Reykjavík to Mecca by sea?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

306kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Reykjavík to Mecca. 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
British Airways	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321neo+2 others
Wizz Air	2-4 times a week	Airbus A321neo
More Details	See carrier information, flight schedules and estimated emissions

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NEURFD15 → EPIC	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
More Details	See carrier information, sailing schedules and estimated emissions

Reykjavík to Mecca By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Reykjavík to Mecca by Air freight

Quickest air route

Keflavik International Airport to King Abdulaziz International Airport

Reykjavík to Mecca by Container ship

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Vopnafjordur to Abu Dhabi

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