Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Saudi Arabia and United States is 21 days 8h. Ships depart from Jeddah (SAJED) and arrive at New York (USNYC) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Saudi Arabia and United States?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Jeddah (SAJED) and arrive into New York (USNYC) around 21 days 8h later. These services are operated by Maersk, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, CMA CGM, MSC, MSC, Arkas, Arkas, CMA CGM and CMA CGM.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Saudi Arabia to United States takes around 13h 20m. Flights depart from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) and arrive at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Saudi Arabia and United States?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Saudia, British Airways and Royal Air Maroc and the typical transit time is around 13h 20m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Saudi Arabia and United States. Cargo flights depart from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) and arrive at John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) with departures Every 1-2 days and a average flight time of around 14h 27m. Saudia operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Saudi Arabia to United States by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Saudi Arabia and United States by cargo ship is 5,853 Nautical Miles (10,840 Kilometres / 6,736 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Jeddah (SAJED) and New York (USNYC).

Question 7

What is the distance between Saudi Arabia to United States by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Saudi Arabia and United States by air is around 10,604 Kilometres (6,589 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

930kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Saudi Arabia to United States. 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 United States?

Accepted Answer

646kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Saudi Arabia to United States. 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
Saudia	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-300
British Airways	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+3 others
Royal Air Maroc	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-200+2 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
SaudiaFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
JD2 / Jeddah 2 → AL6 / TA12	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
MEDEX / MINA / WM3 → TUX / EMA	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
JD1 / Jeddah 1 → AL6 / TA12	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
JD2 / Jeddah 2 → TEX / TA10	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
JD1 / Jeddah 1 → TEX / TA10	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
Jeddah 1 → Ecumed	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
MEDEX / MINA / WM3 → TUX / EMA	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
West Med to Red Sea → EMUSA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
West Med to Red Sea → Dragon	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
IMS / TRI → USA / USM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Arkas, Turkon
IMS / TRI → USA / USM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Arkas, Turkon
LRX → TUX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
LRX → TUX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
GLX → CPX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM
GLX → CPX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM
GLX / AG2 → PS6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE
GLX / AG2 → PS6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE
GLX / AG2 → MP2 / MS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE
AIM → APX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean
GLX / AG2 → MP2 / MS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE
AIM → APX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean
CIMEX7 / MEX / CMEX / ME5 → BOHAI / CEN / PCN1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM, Evergreen
CIMEX7 / MEX / CMEX / ME5 → YANGTSE / AAC / SEA / VCS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM, Evergreen
CIMEX1 / MEX4 / AMA / ME1 → YANGTSE / AAC / SEA / VCS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
ZNP → ZEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
CIMEX6 / MEX5 / APG / ME4 → BOHAI / CEN / PCN1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
CIMEX6 / MEX5 / APG / ME4 → YANGTSE / AAC / SEA / VCS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
MEX5 / APG / ME4 → SEA / PVCS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO, OOCL

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
JD2 / Jeddah 2 → MGX / TA11	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
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Saudi Arabia to United States By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Saudi Arabia to United States by Air freight

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King Abdulaziz International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport

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King Abdulaziz International Airport to John F Kennedy International Airport

Saudi Arabia to United States by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Jeddah to New York

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Jeddah to Houston

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