Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Philadelphia and Abu Dhabi is 38 days 5h. Ships depart from Philadelphia (USPHL) and arrive at Abu Dhabi (AEAUH) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Philadelphia (USPHL) and arrive into Abu Dhabi (AEAUH) around 38 days 5h later. These services are operated by MSC, MSC, MSC, CMA CGM, MSC, MSC, CMA CGM, MSC and MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Philadelphia to Abu Dhabi takes around 12h 40m. Flights depart from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and arrive at Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Philadelphia and Abu Dhabi?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Royal Jordanian, Saudia and Saudia and the typical transit time is around 12h 40m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Philadelphia and Abu Dhabi. Cargo flights depart from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and arrive at Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) with departures 2-4 times a week and a average flight time of around 19h 41m. UPS Airlines, UPS Airlines and FedEx operates  on this route.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Philadelphia and Abu Dhabi by cargo ship is 12,886 Nautical Miles (23,865 Kilometres / 14,829 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Philadelphia (USPHL) and Abu Dhabi (AEAUH).

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Philadelphia and Abu Dhabi by air is around 11,205 Kilometres (6,962 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.57t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia to Abu Dhabi?

Accepted Answer

661kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Philadelphia 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
Etihad Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9
Gulf Air	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+1 others
Royal Jordanian	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787+3 others
Saudia	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-300+1 others
Saudia	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-300+2 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
UPS AirlinesFreighter	Every 2-4 weeks	Boeing 747-8F Freighter+1 others
UPS AirlinesFreighter	1-2 times a week	Airbus A300-600 Freighter+4 others
FedExFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 767-300 Freighter+2 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NEUSEC 2 → Indus Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NEUSEC 2 → Indus Express	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
OL2 → Indus Express	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
RTWPAN / PAD → EPIC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
EMUSA → Indus Express	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
EMUSA → INDUSA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
RTWPAN / PAD → EPIC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
OL2 → INDUSA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NEUSEC 2 → INDUSA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
AMERXL → UMXAPL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
NEWS / FLX → IPE2 / WIN	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, ONE
NAE → MECL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
OC1 → MECL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
RTWPAN / PAD → UMXAPL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM

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