Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Quito to Mecca by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Quito and Mecca is 24 days 13h. Ships depart from Posorja (ECPSJ) and arrive at Jeddah (SAJED) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Quito and Mecca?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Posorja (ECPSJ) and arrive into Jeddah (SAJED) around 24 days 13h later. These services are operated by Maersk.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Quito to Mecca by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Quito to Mecca takes around 1 day 7h. Flights depart from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) and arrive at King Khaled International Airport (RUH).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Quito and Mecca?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Emirates and the typical transit time is around 1 day 7h.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Quito and Mecca?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Quito and Mecca. Cargo flights depart from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) and arrive at King Khaled International Airport (RUH) with departures 2-4 times a week and a average flight time of around 1 day 7h. Emirates operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Quito to Mecca by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Quito and Mecca by cargo ship is 7,935 Nautical Miles (14,696 Kilometres / 9,131 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Posorja (ECPSJ) and Jeddah (SAJED).

Question 7

What is the distance between Quito to Mecca by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Quito and Mecca by air is around 15,186 Kilometres (9,436 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) and King Khaled International Airport (RUH).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Quito to Mecca by sea?

Accepted Answer

1.13t CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Quito to Mecca. 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 Quito to Mecca?

Accepted Answer

476kg CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Quito to Mecca. 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
EmiratesFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Ecumed → Jed-Med	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
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