Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Saudi Arabia and China is 17 days 4h. Ships depart from Ad Dammam (SADMM) and arrive at Shanghai (CNSHG) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Ad Dammam (SADMM) and arrive into Shanghai (CNSHG) around 17 days 4h later. These services are operated by Bahri, Emirates Shipping, RCL, Wan Hai, King Ocean, King Ocean, King Ocean, King Ocean, King Ocean, King Ocean, CMA CGM, King Ocean, PIL and RCL.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Saudi Arabia to China takes around 8hrs. Flights depart from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) and arrive at Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Saudi Arabia and China?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between King Khaled International Airport (RUH) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) depart daily. These flights are serviced by Saudia and China Southern Airlines and the typical transit time is around 8hrs.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Saudi Arabia and China. Cargo flights depart from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) and arrive at Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) with departures Daily and a average flight time of around 8hrs. Saudia and China Southern Airlines operates  on this route.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Saudi Arabia and China by cargo ship is 5,878 Nautical Miles (10,885 Kilometres / 6,764 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Ad Dammam (SADMM) and Shanghai (CNSHG).

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Saudi Arabia and China by air is around 6,769 Kilometres (4,206 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between King Khaled International Airport (RUH) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

588kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Saudi Arabia to China. 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 Saudi Arabia to China?

Accepted Answer

338kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Saudi Arabia to China. 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	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777 Freighter
China Southern AirlinesFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777 Freighter+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
SaudiaFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+1 others
China Southern AirlinesFreighter	Daily	Boeing 777 Freighter+1 others
EmiratesFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MEANAMRORO	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	Bahri
CGX / GCS → CIVS / AIS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Emirates Shipping, King Ocean
GCS / RCG → CSE / RWA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	RCL, PIL
AM1 → CI3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai
GLX / AIM → KTX / CKL - KTX \| KMTC - KTX \| POCEAN - KTX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	King Ocean, HMM
AIM → CKI	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	King Ocean
AIM → NTP	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	King Ocean
AIM → ANX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	King Ocean
AIM → FEM	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	King Ocean
AIM → KSH	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	King Ocean
BIGEX4 → AS6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
AIM → FME2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	King Ocean
GC2 → KCI	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	PIL
RGA → RSI11	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	RCL

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
FM1	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai
REX2 / CMA - REX2	Direct	N/A	CMA CGM, APL
FE / AAK - FE	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	SLS, Hapag-Lloyd, AAK
AM1 / FMS / FEM1 / 5CX / UGL / CUL - AM1 \| GFS - FMS \| MARSA - FEM1 \| SLS - 5CX \| UNIG - UGL	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	SLS, GFS, SFN, China United, Maersk, MARSA, UNIG
RES3 / RS2 → Asia - Red Sea / SFT - Asia - Red Sea \| SLD - Asia - Red Sea	Direct	2-4 times a week	COSCO, OOCL, SFT, SLD
REX2 / CMA - REX2	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, APL
Asia - Red Sea / SFT - Asia - Red Sea \| SLD - Asia - Red Sea → RES3 / RS2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, SFT, SLD, OOCL
EMX1 / KAWA - EMX1	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	FESCO, KAWA
MEDEX / MINA / WM3 → CIMEX7 / MEX / ME5	Transshipment	N/A	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
CUL - REX \| XPF - CRX → AIS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
RES2 → RES3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
AEM6 → AIS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
AAS → CSS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
5CX → FIX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	SLS
IEX → CSX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Emirates Shipping
CUL - REX \| XPF - CRX → KCM2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
FM1 → CI5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai
BEX2 / AEM6 → KCM2 / CNC - KCM2 \| COSCO - KCM2 \| TSL - KCM2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
REX / CUL - REX \| XPF - CRX → FCS / FME	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, China United
RES2 → RES3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
BEX2 / AEM6 / AAS → IEX / FCS / FME	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
IEX → KCIS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Emirates Shipping
IM1 → CI2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Wan Hai
ITS → CSX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Emirates Shipping
IRX2 → CIX8 / CWX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	X-Press Feeders, Evergreen
BEX2 → NCS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
GRC → CGX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Emirates Shipping
IMR → CSX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	China United
IM2 → FM1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai
GRC → GLX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Emirates Shipping

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Saudi Arabia to China By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Saudi Arabia to China by Air freight

Quickest air route

King Khaled International Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport

Cargo flights

King Khaled International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

Saudi Arabia to China by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Ad Dammam to Shanghai

Most frequent

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