Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Sofia and Dubai is 21 days 17h. Ships depart from Thessaloniki (GRSKG) and arrive at Abu Dhabi (AEAUH) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Sofia and Dubai?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Thessaloniki (GRSKG) and arrive into Abu Dhabi (AEAUH) around 21 days 17h later. These services are operated by COSCO.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Sofia to Dubai takes around 1 day 12h. Flights depart from Sofia Airport (SOF) and arrive at Sharjah International Airport (SHJ).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Sofia and Dubai?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Sofia Airport (SOF) and Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Pegasus Airlines and Qatar Airways and the typical transit time is around 1 day 12h.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Sofia and Dubai. Cargo flights depart from Sofia Airport (SOF) and arrive at Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) with departures 2-4 times a week and a average flight time of around 1 day 12h. Qatar Airways operates Boeing 777-200F Freighter on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Sofia to Dubai by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Sofia and Dubai by cargo ship is 8,012 Nautical Miles (14,839 Kilometres / 9,220 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Thessaloniki (GRSKG) and Jebel Ali (AEJEA).

Question 7

What is the distance between Sofia to Dubai by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Sofia and Dubai by air is around 3,522 Kilometres (2,188 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Sofia Airport (SOF) and Dubai International Airport (DXB).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

472kg - 1.62t CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Sofia 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 Sofia to Dubai?

Accepted Answer

119kg - 279kg CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Sofia 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	Departs	Aircraft types
Pegasus Airlines	Every 1-2 weeks	Airbus A320+2 others
Qatar AirwaysF	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+2 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Aircraft types
FlyDubai	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737MAX 8
Pegasus Airlines	1-2 times a week	Airbus A320+2 others
SunExpress	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)+1 others
Qatar Airways	Every 1-2 weeks	Airbus A320+7 others
El Al	Every 2-4 weeks	Boeing 737-800+1 others
Aegean Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320+1 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 weeks	Road Feeder Service+2 others
Turkish Airlines	Every 4-6 weeks	Boeing 737-900 (winglets)+8 others

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Operating carriers	Departs	Aircraft types
Qatar AirwaysF	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+1 others
Turkish AirlinesF	Every 4-6 weeks	Boeing 777 Freighter+5 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
COSCO	Every 1-2 weeks	VEGA DAYTONA+7 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
COSCO	Every 1-2 weeks	DELPHIS BOTHNIA+10 others
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