Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Delhi and Abu Dhabi is 3 days 13h. Ships depart from Mundra (INMUN) and arrive at Abu Dhabi (AEAUH) with scheduled departures 2-4 times a week.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 2-4 times a week from Mundra (INMUN) and arrive into Abu Dhabi (AEAUH) around 3 days 13h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM, OOCL, MSC and MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Delhi to Abu Dhabi takes around 3h 12m. Flights depart from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) and arrive at Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Delhi and Abu Dhabi?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) depart every 2-4 weeks. These flights are serviced by FedEx and the typical transit time is around 3h 12m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Delhi and Abu Dhabi. Cargo flights depart from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) and arrive at Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) with departures Every 2-4 weeks and a average flight time of around 3h 12m. FedEx operates  on this route.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Delhi and Abu Dhabi by cargo ship is 937 Nautical Miles (1,735 Kilometres / 1,078 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Mundra (INMUN) and Abu Dhabi (AEAUH).

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Delhi and Abu Dhabi by air is around 2,279 Kilometres (1,416 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) and Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

149kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Delhi 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 Delhi to Abu Dhabi?

Accepted Answer

123kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Delhi 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
FedExFreighter	Every 2-4 weeks	Boeing 777-200F Freighter
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Etihad Airways	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
IndiGo	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321neo
IndiGo	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320neo+1 others
Qatar Airways	1-2 times a day	Boeing 787-8+4 others
Kam Air	Every 1-2 weeks	Airbus A340+1 others
IndiGo	1-2 times a day	Airbus A321neo+1 others
Air India Express	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8
Air India	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-8+5 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
BIGEX	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, Maersk
AGI2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
EAX	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Upper Gulf Express → India to South Africa / Ilanga Express	Direct	1-2 times a week	MSC

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