How long does it take to ship a container from South Korea to United Arab Emirates by sea?

The shortest shipping time by sea between South Korea and United Arab Emirates is 20 days 12h. Ships depart from Busan (KRPUS) and arrive at Khor al Fakkan (AEKLF) with scheduled departures 2-4 times a week.

How regularly do container ships travel between South Korea and United Arab Emirates?

There are scheduled container ships that depart 2-4 times a week from Busan (KRPUS) and arrive into Khor al Fakkan (AEKLF) around 20 days 12h later. These services are operated by ONE, King Ocean, King Ocean, Emirates Shipping, King Ocean, King Ocean, ONE, ONE, King Ocean, King Ocean and King Ocean.

How long does it take to send cargo from South Korea to United Arab Emirates by air freight?

The quickest flight from South Korea to United Arab Emirates takes around 9h 48m. Flights depart from Incheon International Airport (ICN) and arrive at Sharjah International Airport (SHJ).

How often do planes fly between South Korea and United Arab Emirates?

Scheduled flights between Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) depart every 2-4 weeks. These flights are serviced by UPS Airlines and Qatar Airways and the typical transit time is around 9h 48m.

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between South Korea and United Arab Emirates?

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between South Korea and United Arab Emirates. Cargo flights depart from Incheon International Airport (ICN) and arrive at Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) with departures Every 1-2 days and a average flight time of around 9h 48m. UPS Airlines and Qatar Airways operates on this route.

What is the distance between South Korea to United Arab Emirates by ship?

The distance between South Korea and United Arab Emirates by cargo ship is 5,992 Nautical Miles (11,097 Kilometres / 6,895 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Busan (KRPUS) and Khor al Fakkan (AEKLF).

What is the distance between South Korea to United Arab Emirates by air?

The distance between South Korea and United Arab Emirates by air is around 6,719 Kilometres (4,175 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Incheon International Airport (ICN) and Sharjah International Airport (SHJ).

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from South Korea to United Arab Emirates by sea?

1.02t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from South Korea to United Arab Emirates. 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.

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from South Korea to United Arab Emirates?

345kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from South Korea to United Arab Emirates. 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.

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South Korea to United Arab Emirates By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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9h 48m, Every 2-4 weeks

345kg CO₂e

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20 days 12h, 2-4 times a week

1.02t CO₂e

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South Korea to United Arab Emirates by Air freight

The quickest way to get from South Korea to United Arab Emirates by plane will take about 9h 48m and departs from Incheon International Airport (ICN) and arrives into Sharjah International Airport (SHJ). There are flights departing every 2-4 weeks on this route. UPS Airlines is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing every 2-4 weeks.

Quickest air route

Incheon International Airport to Sharjah International Airport

Departs from

ICN

Departs from

SHJ

9h 48m: Every 2-4 weeks

6,719 km
4,175 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

345kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
UPS AirlinesFreighter	Every 2-4 weeks	Boeing 747-400 Freighter
Qatar AirwaysFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
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Cargo flights

Incheon International Airport to Al Maktoum International Airport

Departs from

ICN

Departs from

DWC

17h 40m: 1-2 times a day

7,421 km
4,611 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

414kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Qatar AirwaysFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Silk Way West AirlinesFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 747-8F Freighter+1 others
Turkish AirlinesFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+3 others
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Most frequent

Incheon International Airport to Dubai International Airport

Departs from

ICN

Departs from

DXB

10h 17m: 1-2 times a day

6,736 km
4,186 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

399kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Emirates	Daily	Airbus A380-800+1 others
Korean Air	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9
Uzbekistan Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-8+4 others
Air China	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321+1 others
Qatar Airways	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-300ER+7 others
Air Astana	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 767+2 others
Air India	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-8+4 others
China Southern Airlines	1-2 times a day	Airbus A320+3 others
Cathay Pacific	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300+4 others
Batik Air Malaysia	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737MAX 8+1 others
Singapore Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787+1 others

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South Korea to United Arab Emirates by Container ship

The quickest way to get from South Korea to United Arab Emirates by ship will take about 20 days 12h and departs from Busan (KRPUS) and arrives into Khor al Fakkan (AEKLF). There are vessels departing 2-4 times a week on this route. ONE is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 2-4 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Busan to Khor al Fakkan

Port of loading

KRPUS

Port of loading

AEKLF

20 days 12h: 2-4 times a week

11,097 km
6,895 mi.

1 transfer
1 stop

Estimated emissions

1.02t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NPI → CMX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
KMSK → AIM2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	King Ocean
KCIS / AIS → CMX / AIM2 / GLX2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	King Ocean, TS Lines, Emirates Shipping
GLX / GALEX / AIM → CMX / COSMOS / AIM2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Emirates Shipping, GFS, King Ocean, ONE
KCM3 / KCS → AIM2 / CMX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	King Ocean, ONE
FME2 → AIM2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	King Ocean
PS3 → CMX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
PS3 → CMX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
KCM → AIM2 / GLX2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	King Ocean, TS Lines
FME / IFX → AIM2 / GLX2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	King Ocean, TS Lines
KCS2 / KMV2 → AIM2 / CMX / GLX2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	King Ocean, ONE, TS Lines

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Cargo flights

Busan to Jebel Ali

Port of loading

KRPUS

Port of loading

AEJEA

23 days: Every 1-2 weeks

11,872 km
7,377 mi.

Direct
5 stops

Estimated emissions

704kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
KME / AG1	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
KI1 → KME	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	HMM
KIS1 → AIM2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	King Ocean
BEX2 / AEM6 / AAS → CIMEX7 / MEX / CMEX / ME5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
→ CMX6NWX / PNW3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, OOCL
KIS1 → GCS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	King Ocean
NWX → SGX2 / JFX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	X-Press Feeders, Heung-A, Sinokor
NPI → GLX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
NPI → SMX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
FE3 → AG4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
AIS → MEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
FE3 → KME / AG1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
KCS → AG4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
FE3 → CMX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
KCIS / AIS → CMX / AIM2 / GLX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean, TS Lines, Emirates Shipping
KCS / KCX → AG1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, ONE
KCM3 / KCS → AIM2 / CMX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean, ONE
KCIS / AIS → CGX / GCS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	King Ocean, Emirates Shipping
KCM3 → GCS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	King Ocean
CIX / CIX3 → CIMEX7 / MEX / ME5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM

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Most frequent

Gwangyang to Jebel Ali

Port of loading

KRKAN

Port of loading

AEJEA

24 days 2h: Daily

11,405 km
7,087 mi.

1 transfer
1 stop

Estimated emissions

958kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
FEM → SGX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Sinokor, Heung-A
FEM → AIM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean
FEM → AIM3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	King Ocean
KS1 / A05 → AGX / FM1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
SIS2 →	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Sinokor
KI1 → KME	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM
AIS → MEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
KCIS / AIS → CMX / AIM2 / GLX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean, TS Lines, Emirates Shipping
KCIS / AIS → CGX / GCS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	King Ocean, Emirates Shipping
AIS → EPNW	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
WAX → CIMEX7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
AIS → CME	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	TS Lines
KCIS / AIS → GLX / AIM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean, Emirates Shipping
KCIS / AIS → SMX / AIM3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	King Ocean, TS Lines, Emirates Shipping
AIS → ASX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean, COSCO
KCIS / AIS → KCI / VGI	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	King Ocean, Emirates Shipping
FEW3 → FM1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
KCIS / AIS → KCI / VGI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean, Emirates Shipping
AIS →	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO

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South Korea to United Arab Emirates by Air freight

Quickest air route

Incheon International Airport to Sharjah International Airport

Cargo flights

Incheon International Airport to Al Maktoum International Airport

Most frequent

Incheon International Airport to Dubai International Airport

South Korea to United Arab Emirates by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Busan to Khor al Fakkan

Cargo flights

Busan to Jebel Ali

Most frequent

Gwangyang to Jebel Ali

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