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Houston to Abu Dhabi By Air freight, Container ship or Road

See the best way to ship your freight from Houston, United States to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates by Air, Sea and Road. Compare transit times, frequency, emissions, sailing schedules and much more.

Map / Route overview

Houston to Abu Dhabi

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Air Freight

21h 9m, 1-2 times a day

564kg CO₂e

Container Ship

42 days 6h, Every 1-2 weeks

1.6t CO₂e
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Houston to Abu Dhabi by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Houston to Abu Dhabi by plane will take about 21h 9m and departs from George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH) and arrives into Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC). There are flights departing 1-2 times a day on this route. FedEx is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing 1-2 times a week.

Quickest air route

George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport to Al Maktoum International Airport

Departs from

Departs from

21h 9m
1-2 times a day
13,175 km
8,187 mi.
1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

564kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriersDeparture frequencyAircraft types
Carrier Identifier: FXFedExFreighter
1-2 times a weekBoeing 767-300 Freighter+1 others
Carrier Identifier: QRQatar AirwaysFreighter
Every 1-2 weeksBoeing 777-200F Freighter
Carrier Identifier: TKTurkish Airlines
Every 1-2 daysBoeing 787-9+2 others
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Closest airports

George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport

Departs from

Departs from

21h 35m
2-4 times a day
13,268 km
8,244 mi.
1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

637kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriersDeparture frequencyAircraft types
Carrier Identifier: QRQatar AirwaysFreighter
Every 1-2 weeksBoeing 777-200F Freighter+1 others
Carrier Identifier: TKTurkish Airlines
DailyBoeing 787-9+2 others
Carrier Identifier: EKEmirates
Every 1-2 daysAirbus A380-800+1 others
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Air routes from Houston to Abu Dhabi

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Houston to Abu Dhabi by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Houston to Abu Dhabi by ship will take about 42 days 6h and departs from Mobile (USMOB) and arrives into Abu Dhabi (AEAUH). There are vessels departing every 1-2 weeks on this route. MSC is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Mobile to Abu Dhabi

Port of loading

Port of loading

42 days 6h
Every 1-2 weeks
25,436 km
15,805 mi.
Direct
2 stops

Estimated emissions

1.6t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service LinesService TypeDeparture frequencyServicing Carriers
Carrier Identifier: MSCUIndusa
DirectEvery 1-2 weeksMSC
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Ocean routes from Houston to Abu Dhabi

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