Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Seattle to Abu Dhabi by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Seattle and Abu Dhabi is 53 days 13h. Ships depart from Oakland (USOAK) and arrive at Abu Dhabi (AEAUH) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Oakland (USOAK) and arrive into Abu Dhabi (AEAUH) around 53 days 13h later. These services are operated by MSC.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Seattle to Abu Dhabi by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Seattle to Abu Dhabi takes around 21h 40m. Flights depart from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and arrive at Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Seattle and Abu Dhabi?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) depart 1-2 times a day. These flights are serviced by Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, FedEx and Cargolux and the typical transit time is around 21h 40m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Seattle and Abu Dhabi?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Seattle and Abu Dhabi. Cargo flights depart from Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and arrive at Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) with departures 2-4 times a week and a average flight time of around 21h 40m. FedEx and Cargolux operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Seattle to Abu Dhabi by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Seattle and Abu Dhabi by cargo ship is 14,941 Nautical Miles (27,670 Kilometres / 17,193 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Oakland (USOAK) and Abu Dhabi (AEAUH).

Question 7

What is the distance between Seattle to Abu Dhabi by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Seattle and Abu Dhabi by air is around 12,240 Kilometres (7,606 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

2.02t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Seattle 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 Seattle to Abu Dhabi?

Accepted Answer

823kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Seattle 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
Qatar Airways	1-2 times a week	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Turkish Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+1 others
FedExFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 767-300 Freighter+2 others
CargoluxFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 747-400 Freighter

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Qatar Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+4 others
Turkish Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+1 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
CALEX → Indusa	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
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