Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Southampton to Al ‘Aqabah by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Southampton and Al ‘Aqabah is 23 days 11h. Ships depart from London Gateway Port (GBLGP) and arrive at 'Aqaba (JOAQB) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Southampton and Al ‘Aqabah?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from London Gateway Port (GBLGP) and arrive into 'Aqaba (JOAQB) around 23 days 11h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Southampton to Al ‘Aqabah by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Southampton to Al ‘Aqabah takes around 12hrs. Flights depart from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and arrive at Aqaba King Hussein International Airport (AQJ).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Southampton and Al ‘Aqabah?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Aqaba King Hussein International Airport (AQJ) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Royal Jordanian and the typical transit time is around 12hrs.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Southampton and Al ‘Aqabah?

Accepted Answer

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Southampton and Al ‘Aqabah. There are regular passenger aircraft however and they might be able to accommodate your cargo depending on its dimensions and weight.

Question 6

What is the distance between Southampton to Al ‘Aqabah by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Southampton and Al ‘Aqabah by cargo ship is 4,048 Nautical Miles (7,497 Kilometres / 4,659 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between London Gateway Port (GBLGP) and 'Aqaba (JOAQB).

Question 7

What is the distance between Southampton to Al ‘Aqabah by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Southampton and Al ‘Aqabah by air is around 3,940 Kilometres (2,448 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Aqaba King Hussein International Airport (AQJ).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Southampton to Al ‘Aqabah by sea?

Accepted Answer

749kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Southampton to Al ‘Aqabah. 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 Southampton to Al ‘Aqabah?

Accepted Answer

172kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Southampton to Al ‘Aqabah. 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
Royal Jordanian	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-8+3 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NEFGUI → NCLEVANT → REDEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
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