Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Rotterdam and Dubai is 24 days 10h. Ships depart from Port of Zeebrugge (BEZEE) and arrive at Abu Dhabi (AEAUH) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Rotterdam and Dubai?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Port of Zeebrugge (BEZEE) and arrive into Abu Dhabi (AEAUH) around 24 days 10h later. These services are operated by COSCO.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Rotterdam to Dubai takes around 1 day 16h. Flights depart from Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST) and arrive at Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Rotterdam and Dubai?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST) and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Turkish Airlines and Royal Jordanian and the typical transit time is around 1 day 16h.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Rotterdam and Dubai. Cargo flights depart from Maastricht Aachen Airport (MST) and arrive at Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) with departures 2-4 times a week and a average flight time of around 1 day 16h. Turkish Airlines and Royal Jordanian operates Boeing 777 Freighter, Airbus A330 Freighter and Airbus A321 Freighter on this route.

Question 6

How long does it take to ship cargo from Rotterdam to Dubai by road?

Accepted Answer

It will typically take around 2 days 18h to send cargo via road from Rotterdam and Dubai. This duration does not factor in traffic, weather or other delays that may occur on route.

Question 7

What is the distance between Rotterdam to Dubai by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Rotterdam and Dubai by cargo ship is 7,197 Nautical Miles (13,328 Kilometres / 8,282 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Rotterdam (NLRTM) and Jebel Ali (AEJEA).

Question 8

What is the distance by road between Rotterdam to Dubai?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Rotterdam and Dubai by road is 6,882 Kilometres (4,276 Miles) and will typically take around 2 days 18h to drive (exluding including traffic and local conditions).

Question 9

What is the distance between Rotterdam to Dubai by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Rotterdam and Dubai by air is around 5,244 Kilometres (3,258 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Amsterdam Airport Schiphol (AMS) and Dubai International Airport (DXB).

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

566kg - 795kg CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Rotterdam 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 11

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from Rotterdam to Dubai?

Accepted Answer

185kg - 359kg CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Rotterdam 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	Departs	Aircraft types
Turkish AirlinesF	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777 Freighter+1 others
Royal JordanianF	1-2 times a week	Airbus A321 Freighter
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Operating carriers	Departs	Aircraft types
British Airways	Every 1-2 weeks	Road Feeder Service+7 others
Lufthansa	Every 4-6 weeks	Airbus A320+7 others
Air France	Every 1-2 weeks	Airbus A320+4 others
Swiss	Every 1-2 weeks	Road Feeder Service+3 others
Emirates	Every few hours	Road Feeder Service+3 others

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Operating carriers	Departs	Aircraft types
Silk Way West AirlinesF	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+1 others
Turkish AirlinesF	1-2 times a week	Boeing 777 Freighter+1 others
Royal JordanianF	Every 4-6 weeks	Airbus A321 Freighter+3 others
Qatar AirwaysF	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+1 others
EmiratesF	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+1 others

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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
COSCO	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO SHIPPING HIMALAYAS+4 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
COSCO	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO SHIPPING HIMALAYAS+6 others
Hapag-Lloyd	Every 1-2 weeks	BUSAN EXPRESS+26 others
ONE	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE TRADITION+2 others
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