Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Christchurch and Abu Dhabi is 36 days 13h. Ships depart from Lyttelton (NZLYT) and arrive at Abu Dhabi (AEAUH) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Lyttelton (NZLYT) and arrive into Abu Dhabi (AEAUH) around 36 days 13h later. These services are operated by OOCL.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Christchurch to Abu Dhabi takes around 1 day 4h. Flights depart from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) and arrive at Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Christchurch and Abu Dhabi?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Christchurch International Airport (CHC) and Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Emirates and the typical transit time is around 1 day 4h.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Christchurch and Abu Dhabi. Cargo flights depart from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) and arrive at Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) with departures Every 2-4 weeks and a average flight time of around 2 days 4h. Emirates operates  on this route.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Christchurch and Abu Dhabi by cargo ship is 9,768 Nautical Miles (18,090 Kilometres / 11,241 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Lyttelton (NZLYT) and Abu Dhabi (AEAUH).

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Christchurch and Abu Dhabi by air is around 14,184 Kilometres (8,814 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Christchurch International Airport (CHC) and Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.64t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Christchurch to Abu Dhabi. 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 Christchurch to Abu Dhabi?

Accepted Answer

991kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Christchurch to Abu Dhabi. 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
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A380-800+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
EmiratesFreighter	Every 2-4 weeks	Road Feeder Service+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
KIXANL / NZS → CIMEX1 / MEX4 / ME1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, CMA CGM, COSCO
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