Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Shanghai and Dubai is 21 days 18h. Ships depart from Shanghai (CNSHG) and arrive at Jebel Ali (AEJEA) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Shanghai and Dubai?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Shanghai (CNSHG) and arrive into Jebel Ali (AEJEA) around 21 days 18h later. These services are operated by ONE, KAWA, Yang Ming, MSC, ONE, ONE, King Ocean, King Ocean, RCL, RCL, HDS, Maersk, CMA CGM and CMA CGM.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Shanghai to Dubai takes around 9h 20m. Flights depart from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and arrive at Dubai International Airport (DXB).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Shanghai and Dubai?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Dubai International Airport (DXB) depart 2-4 times a day. These flights are serviced by Emirates, China Eastern Airlines, Air India, Mahan Air and Air Astana and the typical transit time is around 9h 20m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Shanghai and Dubai. Cargo flights depart from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and arrive at Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) with departures Daily and a average flight time of around 9h 51m. Emirates, Qatar Airways and Silk Way West Airlines operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Shanghai to Dubai by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Shanghai and Dubai by cargo ship is 6,040 Nautical Miles (11,187 Kilometres / 6,951 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Shanghai (CNSHG) and Jebel Ali (AEJEA).

Question 7

What is the distance between Shanghai to Dubai by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Shanghai and Dubai by air is around 7,316 Kilometres (4,546 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Dubai International Airport (DXB).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

819kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Shanghai 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 9

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

Accepted Answer

534kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Shanghai 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	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Emirates	1-2 times a day	Airbus A380-800+1 others
China Eastern Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-300
Air India	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-8+1 others
Mahan Air	2-4 times a week	Airbus A340-300
Air Astana	2-4 times a week	Airbus A321neo+1 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Hainan Airlines	1-2 times a week	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
EmiratesFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-200F Freighter
Qatar AirwaysFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Silk Way West AirlinesFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MP2 / Lynx / MS2 → KME / AG1	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM, Yang Ming, MSC
Qingdao - Jebel Ali	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	KAWA
MD1 / Panther → KME / AG1 → MP2 / Lynx / MS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, HMM, MSC, ONE
MD3 / Tiger → KME / AG1 → MP2 / Lynx / MS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
FL2 / SX2 → KME / AG1 → MP2 / MS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM
KCS2 → AG1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
FEM → VGI	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	King Ocean
CHT → VGI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean
RBC1 / RBC13 → SGS / RGA	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	RCL, China United
RLM2 → RGA	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	RCL
China-Iran → UAE-India-East Africa	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	HDS
NE4 / AE5 → tbn / MECL1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
SAX → UMXAPL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
MANB → UMXAPL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM

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Shanghai to Dubai By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Shanghai to Dubai by Air freight

Quickest air route

Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Dubai International Airport

Closest airports

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Dubai International Airport

Cargo flights

Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Al Maktoum International Airport

Shanghai to Dubai by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Shanghai to Jebel Ali

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