Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Philadelphia and Dubai is 31 days 19h. Ships depart from New York (USNYC) and arrive at Jebel Ali (AEJEA) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Philadelphia and Dubai?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from New York (USNYC) and arrive into Jebel Ali (AEJEA) around 31 days 19h later. These services are operated by Maersk and MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Philadelphia to Dubai takes around 19hrs. Flights depart from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and arrive at Sharjah International Airport (SHJ).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Philadelphia and Dubai?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) depart every 4-6 weeks. These flights are serviced by UPS Airlines and the typical transit time is around 19hrs.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Philadelphia and Dubai. Cargo flights depart from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and arrive at Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) with departures Every 4-6 weeks and a average flight time of around 19hrs. UPS Airlines operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Philadelphia to Dubai by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Philadelphia and Dubai by cargo ship is 13,344 Nautical Miles (24,713 Kilometres / 15,356 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between New York (USNYC) and Jebel Ali (AEJEA).

Question 7

What is the distance between Philadelphia to Dubai by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Philadelphia and Dubai by air is around 11,189 Kilometres (6,952 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Dubai International Airport (DXB).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

2.07t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Philadelphia to Dubai. 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 Dubai?

Accepted Answer

546kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Philadelphia to Dubai. 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 4-6 weeks	Boeing 747-8F Freighter+1 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	Boeing 767-300 Freighter+5 others
Air Canada	Every 1-2 days	Road Feeder Service+2 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
UMX / UMXAPL / MECL1	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, APL, CMA CGM
INDUS	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, ZIM
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