Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Norfolk and Abu Dhabi is 35 days 2h. Ships depart from Norfolk (USORF) and arrive at Abu Dhabi (AEAUH) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Norfolk (USORF) and arrive into Abu Dhabi (AEAUH) around 35 days 2h later. These services are operated by MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Norfolk to Abu Dhabi takes around 21h 35m. Flights depart from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) and arrive at Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Norfolk and Abu Dhabi?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Norfolk International Airport (ORF) and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) depart every 1-2 weeks. These flights are serviced by FedEx and the typical transit time is around 21h 35m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Norfolk and Abu Dhabi. Cargo flights depart from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) and arrive at Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) with departures Every 1-2 weeks and a average flight time of around 21h 35m. FedEx operates  on this route.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Norfolk and Abu Dhabi by cargo ship is 12,085 Nautical Miles (22,381 Kilometres / 13,907 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Norfolk (USORF) and Abu Dhabi (AEAUH).

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Norfolk and Abu Dhabi by air is around 13,677 Kilometres (8,499 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Norfolk International Airport (ORF) and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.41t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Norfolk 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 Norfolk to Abu Dhabi?

Accepted Answer

570kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Norfolk 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 1-2 weeks	Airbus A300-600 Freighter+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Road Feeder Service+3 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Road Feeder Service+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
INDUS	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
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