Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Philadelphia to Al ‘Aqabah by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Philadelphia and Al ‘Aqabah is 36 days 4h. Ships depart from Norfolk (USORF) and arrive at 'Aqaba (JOAQB) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Philadelphia and Al ‘Aqabah?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Norfolk (USORF) and arrive into 'Aqaba (JOAQB) around 36 days 4h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM, CMA CGM and MSC.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Philadelphia to Al ‘Aqabah by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Philadelphia to Al ‘Aqabah takes around 18hrs. Flights depart from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and arrive at Aqaba King Hussein International Airport (AQJ).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Philadelphia and Al ‘Aqabah?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Aqaba King Hussein International Airport (AQJ) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Royal Jordanian and the typical transit time is around 18hrs.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Philadelphia and Al ‘Aqabah?

Accepted Answer

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Philadelphia and Al ‘Aqabah. There are regular passenger aircraft however and they might be able to accommodate your cargo depending on its dimensions and weight.

Question 6

What is the distance between Philadelphia to Al ‘Aqabah by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Philadelphia and Al ‘Aqabah by cargo ship is 7,071 Nautical Miles (13,095 Kilometres / 8,137 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Norfolk (USORF) and 'Aqaba (JOAQB).

Question 7

What is the distance between Philadelphia to Al ‘Aqabah by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Philadelphia and Al ‘Aqabah by air is around 9,479 Kilometres (5,890 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Aqaba King Hussein International Airport (AQJ).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Philadelphia to Al ‘Aqabah by sea?

Accepted Answer

1.21t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Philadelphia to Al ‘Aqabah. 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 Al ‘Aqabah?

Accepted Answer

353kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Philadelphia to Al ‘Aqabah. 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
Royal Jordanian	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-8+4 others
More Details	See carrier information, flight schedules and estimated emissions

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
TUX → NCLEVANT → REDEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
TUX → EMED2 → REDEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
EMUSA → Intra E-Med Service → West Med to Red Sea	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
More Details	See carrier information, sailing schedules and estimated emissions

Philadelphia to Al ‘Aqabah By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Map / Route overview

Compare shipping modes

Air Freight

Container Ship

About Fluent Cargo

Philadelphia to Al ‘Aqabah by Air freight

Quickest air route

John F Kennedy International Airport to Aqaba King Hussein International Airport

Philadelphia to Al ‘Aqabah by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Norfolk to 'Aqaba

More about shipping cargo and freight from Philadelphia to Al ‘Aqabah by Air, Ocean and Road

Shipping from Philadelphia

Shipping to Al ‘Aqabah