Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Abu Dhabi to New Orleans by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Abu Dhabi and New Orleans is 45 days 8h. Ships depart from Abu Dhabi (AEAUH) and arrive at Houston (USHOU) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Abu Dhabi and New Orleans?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Abu Dhabi (AEAUH) and arrive into Houston (USHOU) around 45 days 8h later. These services are operated by MSC, MSC, MSC and MSC.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Abu Dhabi to New Orleans by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Abu Dhabi to New Orleans takes around 24h 19m. Flights depart from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) and arrive at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Abu Dhabi and New Orleans?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by British Airways and the typical transit time is around 24h 19m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Abu Dhabi and New Orleans?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Abu Dhabi and New Orleans. Cargo flights depart from Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) and arrive at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) with departures 1-2 times a week and a average flight time of around 1 day 5h. FedEx and FedEx operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Abu Dhabi to New Orleans by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Abu Dhabi and New Orleans by cargo ship is 14,449 Nautical Miles (26,760 Kilometres / 16,628 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Abu Dhabi (AEAUH) and Houston (USHOU).

Question 7

What is the distance between Abu Dhabi to New Orleans by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Abu Dhabi and New Orleans by air is around 12,965 Kilometres (8,056 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Abu Dhabi to New Orleans by sea?

Accepted Answer

2.17t CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Abu Dhabi to New Orleans. 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 Abu Dhabi to New Orleans?

Accepted Answer

599kg CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Abu Dhabi to New Orleans. 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
British Airways	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-8+2 others
More Details	See carrier information, flight schedules and estimated emissions

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
FedExFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 767-300 Freighter+3 others
FedExFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 767-300 Freighter+2 others
More Details	See carrier information, flight schedules and estimated emissions

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Indusa	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Himalaya → Indusa	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
EAX → Indusa	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
Upper Gulf Express → Indusa	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC

More Details	See carrier information, sailing schedules and estimated emissions

Abu Dhabi to New Orleans By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Map / Route overview

Compare shipping modes

Air Freight

Container Ship

About Fluent Cargo

Abu Dhabi to New Orleans by Air freight

Quickest air route

Abu Dhabi International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

Cargo flights

Al Maktoum International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

Abu Dhabi to New Orleans by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Abu Dhabi to Houston

More about shipping cargo and freight from Abu Dhabi to New Orleans by Air, Ocean and Road

Shipping from Abu Dhabi

Shipping to New Orleans