Shanghai to Abu Dhabi By Air freight, Container ship or Road
See the best way to ship your freight from Shanghai, China to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates by Air, Sea and Road. Compare transit times, frequency, emissions, sailing schedules and much more.
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Air Freight
Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport
Duration / Frequency
10h 35m, Every 1-2 days
Emissions
443kg CO₂e
Container Ship
Shanghai to Jebel Ali
Duration / Frequency
18 days 21h, 1-2 times a day
Emissions
784kg CO₂e
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Shanghai to Abu Dhabi by Air freight
The quickest way to get from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi by plane will take about 10h 35m and departs from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and arrives into Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH). There are flights departing every 1-2 days on this route. China Eastern Airlines is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing every 1-2 days.
Quickest air route
Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport
The quickest way to get from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi by ship will take about 18 days 21h and departs from Shanghai (CNSHG) and arrives into Jebel Ali (AEJEA). There are vessels departing 1-2 times a day on this route. ONE is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.
More about shipping cargo and freight from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi by Air, Ocean and Road
The shortest shipping time by sea between Shanghai and Abu Dhabi is 18 days 21h. Ships depart from Shanghai (CNSHG) and arrive at Jebel Ali (AEJEA) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a day.
There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a day from Shanghai (CNSHG) and arrive into Jebel Ali (AEJEA) around 18 days 21h later. These services are operated by ONE, Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO, RCL, ONE, China United, SJJS, MILAHA, HMM, Evergreen, MSC, SLS, Yang Ming, COSCO, China United, Heung-A, King Ocean, King Ocean, HMM, COSCO, MSC, ONE, TS Lines, HMM, HMM, ONE, PIL, MSC, MSC, King Ocean, Evergreen, Maersk, RCL, Maersk, GFS, COSCO, COSCO, Emirates Shipping, COSCO, RCL, RCL and HMM.
The quickest flight from Shanghai to Abu Dhabi takes around 10h 35m. Flights depart from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and arrive at Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH).
Scheduled flights between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by China Eastern Airlines, Qatar Airways, Gulf Air, Emirates, Saudia, EgyptAir and Aeroflot and the typical transit time is around 10h 35m.
Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Shanghai and Abu Dhabi. Cargo flights depart from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and arrive at Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) with departures 1-2 times a day and a average flight time of around 10h 35m. Qatar Airways operates on this route.
The distance between Shanghai and Abu Dhabi by cargo ship is 6,082 Nautical Miles (11,264 Kilometres / 6,999 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Taicang (CNTAG) and Abu Dhabi (AEAUH).
The distance between Shanghai and Abu Dhabi by air is around 7,397 Kilometres (4,597 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH).
694kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Shanghai 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.
573kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Shanghai 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.
