Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Abu Dhabi and Shanghai is 14 days 2h. Ships depart from Abu Dhabi (AEAUH) and arrive at Shanghai (CNSHG) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Abu Dhabi and Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Abu Dhabi (AEAUH) and arrive into Shanghai (CNSHG) around 14 days 2h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM, COSCO and Bahri.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai takes around 7h 38m. Flights depart from Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) and arrive at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Abu Dhabi and Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Emirates and Qatar Airways and the typical transit time is around 7h 38m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Abu Dhabi and Shanghai. Cargo flights depart from Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) and arrive at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) with departures Daily and a average flight time of around 7h 38m. Emirates and Qatar Airways operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Abu Dhabi to Shanghai by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Abu Dhabi and Shanghai by cargo ship is 5,770 Nautical Miles (10,686 Kilometres / 6,640 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Abu Dhabi (AEAUH) and Shanghai (CNSHG).

Question 7

What is the distance between Abu Dhabi to Shanghai by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Abu Dhabi and Shanghai by air is around 6,557 Kilometres (4,074 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

738kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai. 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 Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

288kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai. 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
EmiratesFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-200F Freighter
Qatar AirwaysFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Etihad Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9
Qatar AirwaysFreighter	1-2 times a day	Airbus A320+2 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
China Southern Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-200+5 others
Air China	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+2 others
Hainan Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-200+2 others
China Eastern Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-200+4 others
China Eastern Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-200+2 others
China Eastern Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+5 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
REX2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
CIMEX7 / MEX / CMEX / ME5	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM, Evergreen
MEANAMRORO	Direct	N/A	Bahri
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