Abu Dhabi to Shanghai By Air freight, Container ship or Road

See the best way to ship your freight from Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates to Shanghai, China by Air, Sea and Road. Compare transit times, frequency, emissions, sailing schedules and much more.

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Abu Dhabi to Shanghai

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Air Freight

7h 58m, Every 1-2 days

193kg CO₂

Container Ship

15 days 7h, Every 1-2 weeks

543kg CO₂
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Abu Dhabi to Shanghai by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai by plane will take about 7h 58m and departs from Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) and arrives into Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). There are flights departing every 1-2 days on this route. Emirates is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing every 1-2 days.

Quickest air route

Al Maktoum International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport

Departs from

Departs from

7h 58m
Every 1-2 days
6,490 km
4,033 mi.
Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

193kg CO₂ (per 100kg)

Operating carriersDeparture frequencyAircraft types
Carrier Identifier: EKEmiratesFreighter
Every 1-2 daysBoeing 777-200F Freighter
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Closest airports

Abu Dhabi International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

Departs from

Departs from

16h 20m
1-2 times a week
7,397 km
4,597 mi.
1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

365kg CO₂ (per 100kg)

Operating carriersDeparture frequencyAircraft types
Carrier Identifier: HUHainan Airlines
1-2 times a weekAirbus A330-200+1 others
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Cargo flights

Abu Dhabi International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport

Departs from

Departs from

8h 13m
Every 1-2 days
6,557 km
4,074 mi.
Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

266kg CO₂ (per 100kg)

Operating carriersDeparture frequencyAircraft types
Carrier Identifier: EYEtihad AirwaysFreighter
Every 1-2 daysBoeing 787-9+2 others
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Abu Dhabi to Shanghai by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai by ship will take about 15 days 7h and departs from Abu Dhabi (AEAUH) and arrives into Ningbo (CNNGB). There are vessels departing every 1-2 weeks on this route. Maersk is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Abu Dhabi to Ningbo

Port of loading

Port of loading

15 days 7h
Every 1-2 weeks
10,561 km
6,563 mi.
Direct
1 stop

Estimated emissions

543kg CO₂ (per TEU)

Service LinesService TypeDeparture frequencyServicing Carriers
Carrier Identifier: MAEUAE7 / Condor
DirectEvery 1-2 weeksMaersk, MSC
Carrier Identifier: COSUCIMEX7 / MEX / CMEX / ME5 → FAL1 / AEU2 / LL4
TransshipmentEvery 1-2 weeksCOSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM, Evergreen
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Closest seaports

Abu Dhabi to Shanghai

Port of loading

Port of loading

16 days 21h
1-2 times a week
10,756 km
6,684 mi.
Direct
2 stops

Estimated emissions

553kg CO₂ (per TEU)

Service LinesService TypeDeparture frequencyServicing Carriers
Carrier Identifier: MAEUAE7 / Condor
DirectEvery 1-2 weeksMaersk, MSC
Carrier Identifier: COSUCIMEX7 / MEX / CMEX / AG4 / ME5 / CSG
DirectEvery 1-2 weeksCOSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM, Evergreen, ONE, PIL
Carrier Identifier: NSAUMEANAMRORO
DirectN/ABahri
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Cargo flights

Jebel Ali to Shanghai

Port of loading

Port of loading

16 days 2h
Every 1-2 days
10,592 km
6,581 mi.
Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

915kg CO₂ (per TEU)

Service LinesService TypeDeparture frequencyServicing Carriers
Carrier Identifier: SKLUCGX / CGE
DirectEvery 1-2 weeksSinokor, Unifeeder, China United
Carrier Identifier: CMDUREX2
DirectEvery 1-2 weeksCMA CGM, CNC Line, ANL
Carrier Identifier: MAEUAE7 / Condor
DirectEvery 1-2 weeksMaersk, MSC
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