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

The shortest shipping time by sea between Saudi Arabia and India is 3 days 20h. Ships depart from Jeddah (SAJED) and arrive at Mundra (INMUN) with scheduled departures 2-4 times a week.

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

There are scheduled container ships that depart 2-4 times a week from Jeddah (SAJED) and arrive into Mundra (INMUN) around 3 days 20h later. These services are operated by Folk Maritime, X-Press Feeders, X-Press Feeders, Folk Maritime, PIL, CMA CGM, X-Press Feeders, CMA CGM and GFS.

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

The quickest flight from Saudi Arabia to India takes around 3h 46m. Flights depart from King Fahd International Airport (DMM) and arrive at Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM).

How often do planes fly between Saudi Arabia and India?

Scheduled flights between King Fahd International Airport (DMM) and Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) depart 1-2 times a day. These flights are serviced by IndiGo, Air India, SalamAir, Emirates, Oman Air, Etihad Airways, Air Arabia, Gulf Air, Qatar Airways and FlyDubai and the typical transit time is around 3h 46m.

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

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Saudi Arabia and India. Cargo flights depart from King Fahd International Airport (DMM) and arrive at Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) with departures Daily and a average flight time of around 3h 46m. Qatar Airways operates on this route.

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

The distance between Saudi Arabia and India by cargo ship is 2,266 Nautical Miles (4,196 Kilometres / 2,607 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Jeddah (SAJED) and Mundra (INMUN).

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

The distance between Saudi Arabia and India by air is around 2,502 Kilometres (1,554 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between King Fahd International Airport (DMM) and Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM).

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

347kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Saudi Arabia to India. 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.

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from Saudi Arabia to India?

98kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Saudi Arabia to India. 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.

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Saudi Arabia to India by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Saudi Arabia to India by plane will take about 3h 46m and departs from King Fahd International Airport (DMM) and arrives into Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM). There are flights departing 1-2 times a day on this route. IndiGo is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing every 1-2 days.

Quickest air route

King Fahd International Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport

Departs from

DMM

Departs from

BOM

3h 46m: 1-2 times a day

2,502 km
1,554 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

98kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
IndiGo	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321neo
Air India	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320neo
SalamAir	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8+2 others
Emirates	2-4 times a day	Airbus A350-900+3 others
Oman Air	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-800+2 others
Etihad Airways	1-2 times a day	Airbus A321+4 others
Air Arabia	1-2 times a day	Airbus A320+2 others
Gulf Air	1-2 times a day	Airbus A320+2 others
Qatar AirwaysFreighter	Daily	Boeing 787-9+4 others
FlyDubai	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8+1 others

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Cargo flights

King Khaled International Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport

Departs from

RUH

Departs from

BOM

4h 15m: 2-4 times a day

2,774 km
1,723 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

125kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
EmiratesFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+1 others
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Most frequent

King Abdulaziz International Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport

Departs from

JED

Departs from

BOM

3h 50m: Every few hours

3,523 km
2,189 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

301kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Kenya Airways	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 787-8
Saudia	Daily	Boeing 777-300+1 others
IndiGo	1-2 times a day	Airbus A320neo
Air India	1-2 times a day	Airbus A320neo

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Saudi Arabia to India by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Saudi Arabia to India by ship will take about 3 days 20h and departs from Jeddah (SAJED) and arrives into Mundra (INMUN). There are vessels departing 2-4 times a week on this route. Folk Maritime is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Jeddah to Mundra

Port of loading

SAJED

Port of loading

INMUN

3 days 20h: 2-4 times a week

4,196 km
2,607 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

347kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
BIGEX4 / IGS	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Folk Maritime, CMA CGM
Port Sudan feeder / JSX	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	X-Press Feeders, POML
GULFEMIR / RGI / IRC / IM1 / IRX	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	X-Press Feeders, CMA CGM, Evergreen, Emirates Shipping, ONE, Unifeeder, Wan Hai
BIGEX4 / IGS	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Folk Maritime, CMA CGM
RGS	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL, FT
MEDEX / MINA / WM3 / CMA - MEDEX \| COSCO - MINA \| OOCL - WM3	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, APL, COSCO, OOCL
IRS / GULFISI / IRX2 / JRS / RG2	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	X-Press Feeders, BTL, CMA CGM, Evergreen, GFS, ONE
EPIC / EPIC3 / IP1	Direct	N/A	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
GULFJJS1 / JJS/SJS / SJS / CMA - GULFJJS1 \| GFS - JJS/SJS \| ML - SJS	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	GFS, SFN, CMA CGM, Maersk

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Most frequent

Jeddah to Nhava Sheva

Port of loading

SAJED

Port of loading

INNSA

6 days 18h: Every 1-2 days

4,411 km
2,741 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

323kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
FE / AAK - FE	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, SLS, AAK
BIGEX4 / IGS	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Folk Maritime, CMA CGM
IMS / TRE / ITS / TRI / IMD	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Arkas, Turkon, BTL, Emirates Shipping, Unifeeder
IMR / CUL - IMR \| UNIG - IMR	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Folk Maritime, Wan Hai, China United, UNIG
BIGEX4 / IGS	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Folk Maritime, CMA CGM
MEDEX / MINA / WM3 / CMA - MEDEX \| COSCO - MINA \| OOCL - WM3	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, APL, COSCO, OOCL
EPIC / EPIC3 / IP1	Direct	N/A	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
GULFJJS1 / JJS/SJS / SJS / CMA - GULFJJS1 \| GFS - JJS/SJS \| ML - SJS	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	GFS, SFN, CMA CGM, Maersk
BIGEX4 → GULFEIN1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
JSX → ASX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	X-Press Feeders
RGI → AIM	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
GULFJJS1 → GULFEIN1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
GULFEMIR / RGI / IRX → GULFEIN1 / IGS / ASX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	X-Press Feeders, CMA CGM, ONE
BEX2 → CIX5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
MEX1 → CIX5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
BEX2 / AAS → GULFHERC/AS8 / SIS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, OOCL
AEM6 → CI2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
BEX2 → VTI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
AM1 / CEX → CWS / CWX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	China United, X-Press Feeders
AEM6 → AIS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
BEX2 / AAS → CIX4 / CIX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, OOCL
CEX → HLS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	X-Press Feeders
AM1 / CEX → HLS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	China United, X-Press Feeders
BEX2 → CIX8	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
BEX2 → CIX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
AEM6 → SEI1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
BEX2 → CIX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
AEM2 → CI2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
MEX / WM2 → GULFHERC/AS8 / SIS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, OOCL
AEM2 → AIS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
AM1 / FMS / 5CX → SGS / SIG	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	GFS, China United, SLS
FMS / 5CX → CSC / GFS - CSC \| HA - SIS2 \| SILMAR - FI1 \| SKR - SIS2 \| TSL - AIS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	GFS, SLS
AM1 → ICI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	China United
MEX1 → VTI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
AM1 → CI8	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	China United
MEX1 → CIX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
BEX2 → CIX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
MEX1 / WM2 → CIX4 / CIX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, OOCL
AEM2 → SEI1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
FM1 → CI6	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Wan Hai
FM1 → CI2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Wan Hai
AM1 → CIS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	China United
AM1 / FMS / CEX → CSX / CWX2 / ASEAN - CSX \| CUL - CSX \| EMC - CIX8 \| ESL - CSX \| XPF - CWX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	GFS, China United, X-Press Feeders
MEX1 → CIX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
MEX1 → CIX8	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
FM1 → CIX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Wan Hai
MEX1 → CIX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen

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Ocean routes from Saudi Arabia to India

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Air Freight

3h 46m, 1-2 times a day

98kg CO₂e

Container Ship

3 days 20h, 2-4 times a week

347kg CO₂e

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

Saudi Arabia to India by Air freight

Quickest air route

King Fahd International Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport

Cargo flights

King Khaled International Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport

Most frequent

King Abdulaziz International Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport

Saudi Arabia to India by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Jeddah to Mundra

Most frequent

Jeddah to Nhava Sheva

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