Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from United Arab Emirates to India by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between United Arab Emirates and India is 2 days 15h. Ships depart from Fujairah (AEFJR) and arrive at Mundra (INMUN) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between United Arab Emirates and India?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Fujairah (AEFJR) and arrive into Mundra (INMUN) around 2 days 15h later. These services are operated by GFS, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO and Hapag-Lloyd.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from United Arab Emirates to India by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from United Arab Emirates to India takes around 2hrs. Flights depart from Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) and arrive at Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between United Arab Emirates and India?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) and Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by CAL Cargo Airlines and Emirates and the typical transit time is around 2hrs.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between United Arab Emirates and India?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between United Arab Emirates and India. Cargo flights depart from Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) and arrive at Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) with departures 2-4 times a week and a average flight time of around 2hrs. CAL Cargo Airlines and Emirates operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between United Arab Emirates to India by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between United Arab Emirates and India by cargo ship is 778 Nautical Miles (1,441 Kilometres / 895 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Fujairah (AEFJR) and Mundra (INMUN).

Question 7

What is the distance between United Arab Emirates to India by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between United Arab Emirates and India by air is around 1,937 Kilometres (1,203 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) and Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from United Arab Emirates to India by sea?

Accepted Answer

105kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from United Arab Emirates 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.

Question 9

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from United Arab Emirates to India?

Accepted Answer

141kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from United Arab Emirates 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.

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
CAL Cargo AirlinesFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 747-400 Freighter
EmiratesFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777-200F Freighter
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Emirates	Daily	Airbus A350-900
IndiGo	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320neo
SpiceJet	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)
FlyDubai	1-2 times a week	Boeing 737MAX 8

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
ASX / FKI / 9UI	Direct	N/A	GFS, COSCO, ONE, X-Press Feeders
AGI2 / GIX	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, GT
MEX6 → AGI2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
MEX4 → AGI2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
PKS / M03 → IOS / ME1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
WAF7	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
IAS	Direct	N/A	MSC
KIX2 / GT - KIX2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	SITC, GT
JIX1 / IG1	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, GRT
AC2 → MASHARIKI	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
UGS / M01 → Mawingu Express / ML - Mawingu Express	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
AC2 → Mawingu Express	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
MEWA → MASHARIKI	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
FEW5 → MASHARIKI	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
MEWA → Mawingu Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
FEW5 → Mawingu Express	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
M01 → Safina	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
AC2 → Safina	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
MEWA → Safina	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
FEW5 → Safina	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
UGS / M01 → IOS / ME1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
AC2 → ME1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
MEWA → ME1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
FEW5 → ME1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk

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United Arab Emirates to India By Air freight, Container ship or Road

United Arab Emirates to India by Air freight

Quickest air route

Al Maktoum International Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport

Most frequent

Dubai International Airport to Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel International Airport

United Arab Emirates to India by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Fujairah to Mundra

Most frequent

Khor Fakkan to Nhava Sheva

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