Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Detroit to Dubai by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Detroit and Dubai is 34 days 12h. Ships depart from Baltimore (USBAL) and arrive at Jebel Ali (AEJEA) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Detroit and Dubai?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Baltimore (USBAL) and arrive into Jebel Ali (AEJEA) around 34 days 12h later. These services are operated by MSC and Bahri.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Detroit to Dubai by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Detroit to Dubai takes around 19h 55m. Flights depart from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and arrive at Dubai International Airport (DXB).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Detroit and Dubai?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Dubai International Airport (DXB) depart every few hours. These flights are serviced by UPS Airlines, Royal Jordanian, Lufthansa, Air France, Turkish Airlines, Emirates and United Airlines and the typical transit time is around 19h 55m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Detroit and Dubai?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Detroit and Dubai. Cargo flights depart from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and arrive at Dubai International Airport (DXB) with departures 1-2 times a week and a average flight time of around 19h 55m. UPS Airlines operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Detroit to Dubai by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Detroit and Dubai by cargo ship is 11,992 Nautical Miles (22,209 Kilometres / 13,800 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Baltimore (USBAL) and Jebel Ali (AEJEA).

Question 7

What is the distance between Detroit to Dubai by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Detroit and Dubai by air is around 12,386 Kilometres (7,697 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Dubai International Airport (DXB).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Detroit to Dubai by sea?

Accepted Answer

1.62t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Detroit to Dubai. 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 Detroit to Dubai?

Accepted Answer

578kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Detroit to Dubai. 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
UPS AirlinesFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 767-300 Freighter+3 others
Royal Jordanian	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-8+2 others
Lufthansa	2-4 times a week	Airbus A340-600+2 others
Air France	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+2 others
Turkish Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+3 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Road Feeder Service+1 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-900+5 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
FedExFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 767-300 Freighter+2 others
EmiratesFreighter	2-4 times a week	Road Feeder Service+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
INDUS	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, ZIM
MEANAMRORO	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	Bahri
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Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Dubai International Airport

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