Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Dubai and Norfolk is 47 days 18h. Ships depart from Jebel Ali (AEJEA) and arrive at Philadelphia (USPHL) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Dubai and Norfolk?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Jebel Ali (AEJEA) and arrive into Philadelphia (USPHL) around 47 days 18h later. These services are operated by MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Dubai to Norfolk takes around 1 day 6h. Flights depart from Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) and arrive at Norfolk International Airport (ORF).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Dubai and Norfolk?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) and Norfolk International Airport (ORF) depart every 1-2 weeks. These flights are serviced by FedEx and the typical transit time is around 1 day 6h.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Dubai and Norfolk. Cargo flights depart from Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) and arrive at Norfolk International Airport (ORF) with departures Every 1-2 weeks and a average flight time of around 1 day 6h. FedEx operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Dubai to Norfolk by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Dubai and Norfolk by cargo ship is 14,758 Nautical Miles (27,332 Kilometres / 16,983 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Jebel Ali (AEJEA) and Philadelphia (USPHL).

Question 7

What is the distance between Dubai to Norfolk by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Dubai and Norfolk by air is around 11,491 Kilometres (7,140 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Norfolk International Airport (ORF).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

2.35t CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Dubai to Norfolk. 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 Dubai to Norfolk?

Accepted Answer

683kg CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Dubai to Norfolk. 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 1-2 weeks	Boeing 767-300 Freighter+3 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777+4 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A380-800+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Indusa → Philadelphia Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
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Al Maktoum International Airport to Norfolk International Airport

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