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 41 days 14h. Ships depart from Philadelphia (USPHL) and arrive at Abu Dhabi (AEAUH) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Philadelphia (USPHL) and arrive into Abu Dhabi (AEAUH) around 41 days 14h later. These services are operated by MSC, MSC, CMA CGM, MSC, MSC, MSC, CMA CGM 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 19h 39m. Flights depart from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and arrive at Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Philadelphia and Abu Dhabi?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) depart every 1-2 weeks. These flights are serviced by UPS Airlines, UPS Airlines and FedEx and the typical transit time is around 19h 39m.

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 39m. 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 12,434 Nautical Miles (23,027 Kilometres / 14,308 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 11,218 Kilometres (6,971 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.53t 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

630kg 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
UPS AirlinesFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+2 others
UPS AirlinesFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 747-8F Freighter+4 others
FedExFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing (Douglas) MD-11 Freighter+3 others
More Details	See carrier information, flight schedules and estimated emissions

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
British Airways	Every 2-4 weeks	Boeing 777+2 others
More Details	See carrier information, flight schedules and estimated emissions

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
USA TO SOUTH AFRICA → Indus Express	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
OL2 → Indus Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
RTWPAN / PAD → EPIC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
EMUSA → Indus Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Philadelphia Express → Indus Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
USWASA Express → INDUSA	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
RTWPAN / PAD → EPIC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
OL2 → INDUSA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

More Details	See carrier information, sailing schedules and estimated emissions

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

Map / Route overview

Compare shipping modes

Air Freight

Container Ship

About Fluent Cargo

Philadelphia to Abu Dhabi by Air freight

Quickest air route

Philadelphia International Airport to Al Maktoum International Airport

Closest airports

Philadelphia International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport

Philadelphia to Abu Dhabi by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Philadelphia to Abu Dhabi

More about shipping cargo and freight from Philadelphia to Abu Dhabi by Air, Ocean and Road

Shipping from Philadelphia

Shipping to Abu Dhabi