Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Saudi Arabia to China by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Saudi Arabia and China is 15 days 5h. Ships depart from Ad Dammam (SADMM) and arrive at Shanghai (CNSHG) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Saudi Arabia and China?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Ad Dammam (SADMM) and arrive into Shanghai (CNSHG) around 15 days 5h later. These services are operated by MSC and Bahri.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Saudi Arabia to China by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Saudi Arabia to China takes around 8h 20m. Flights depart from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) and arrive at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Saudi Arabia and China?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between King Khaled International Airport (RUH) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Saudia, Cathay Pacific, Emirates and SriLankan Airlines and the typical transit time is around 8h 20m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Saudi Arabia and China?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Saudi Arabia and China. Cargo flights depart from King Khaled International Airport (RUH) and arrive at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) with departures Every 1-2 days and a average flight time of around 8h 20m. Saudia and Emirates operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Saudi Arabia to China by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Saudi Arabia and China by cargo ship is 5,937 Nautical Miles (10,996 Kilometres / 6,833 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Ad Dammam (SADMM) and Shanghai (CNSHG).

Question 7

What is the distance between Saudi Arabia to China by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Saudi Arabia and China by air is around 6,694 Kilometres (4,160 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between King Khaled International Airport (RUH) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Saudi Arabia to China by sea?

Accepted Answer

1.01t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Saudi Arabia to China. 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 Saudi Arabia to China?

Accepted Answer

244kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Saudi Arabia to China. 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
SaudiaFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+1 others
Cathay Pacific	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900+2 others
EmiratesFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+1 others
SriLankan Airlines	Every 1-2 weeks	Airbus A330-200+1 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
SaudiaFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 747-400 Freighter
EmiratesFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Gulf Air	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320+2 others
Kuwait Airways	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320neo+1 others
Biman Bangladesh Airlines	1-2 times a week	Boeing 787-8+2 others
Qatar AirwaysFreighter	Daily	Airbus A320+5 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Clanga	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MEANAMRORO	Direct	N/A	Bahri
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MEX4 / ME1 → KTX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
CIMEX1 / MEX4 / ME1 → PEX2 / CAX1 / TLC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
CIMEX7 / MEX / CMEX / ME5 → BEX2 / AEM6 / AAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, CMA CGM, Evergreen
VGI2 / VGX → BEX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, Evergreen
CIMEX1 / MEX4 / AMA / ME1 → PEX3 / GME2 / GCC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
VGI2 / VGX → BEX2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, Evergreen
CMX6NWX / EPNW / ANP / PNW3 → BEX2 / AEM6 / AAS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
VGI2 / VGX → PEX3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, Evergreen
VGI → KCM3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean
KME → BEX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen

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Saudi Arabia to China By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Saudi Arabia to China by Air freight

Quickest air route

King Khaled International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

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King Khaled International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport

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King Fahd International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

Saudi Arabia to China by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Ad Dammam to Shanghai

Cargo flights

Ad Dammam to Shekou

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