Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Addis Ababa to Mecca by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Addis Ababa and Mecca is 2 days. Ships depart from Djibouti (DJJIB) and arrive at Jeddah (SAJED) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Addis Ababa and Mecca?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Djibouti (DJJIB) and arrive into Jeddah (SAJED) around 2 days later. These services are operated by PIL.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Addis Ababa to Mecca by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Addis Ababa to Mecca takes around 2h 30m. Flights depart from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) and arrive at King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Addis Ababa and Mecca?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) and King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) depart 2-4 times a day. These flights are serviced by Ethiopian Airlines, Saudia and Flynas and the typical transit time is around 2h 30m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Addis Ababa and Mecca?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Addis Ababa and Mecca. Cargo flights depart from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) and arrive at King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) with departures 1-2 times a day and a average flight time of around 2h 30m. Ethiopian Airlines operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Addis Ababa to Mecca by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Addis Ababa and Mecca by cargo ship is 702 Nautical Miles (1,300 Kilometres / 808 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Djibouti (DJJIB) and Jeddah (SAJED).

Question 7

What is the distance between Addis Ababa to Mecca by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Addis Ababa and Mecca by air is around 1,415 Kilometres (879 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) and King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Addis Ababa to Mecca by sea?

Accepted Answer

133kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Addis Ababa to Mecca. 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 Addis Ababa to Mecca?

Accepted Answer

74kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Addis Ababa to Mecca. 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
Ethiopian AirlinesFreighter	1-2 times a day	Airbus A350-900 Freighter+5 others
Saudia	1-2 times a week	Airbus A330-300+1 others
Flynas	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320neo
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
RS2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL, OOCL
More Details	See carrier information, sailing schedules and estimated emissions

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