Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between United Arab Emirates and United States is 24 days 10h. Ships depart from Jebel Ali (AEJEA) and arrive at Long Beach (USLGB) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Jebel Ali (AEJEA) and arrive into Long Beach (USLGB) around 24 days 10h later. These services are operated by Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk and Maersk.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from United Arab Emirates to United States takes around 14hrs. Flights depart from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) and arrive at Logan International Airport (BOS).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between United Arab Emirates and United States?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) and Logan International Airport (BOS) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Etihad Airways and the typical transit time is around 14hrs.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between United Arab Emirates and United States. Cargo flights depart from Dubai International Airport (DXB) and arrive at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) with departures Every 1-2 weeks and a average flight time of around 15hrs. UPS Airlines operates  on this route.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between United Arab Emirates and United States by cargo ship is 11,619 Nautical Miles (21,518 Kilometres / 13,371 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Jebel Ali (AEJEA) and Long Beach (USLGB).

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between United Arab Emirates and United States by air is around 10,743 Kilometres (6,675 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) and Logan International Airport (BOS).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.01t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from United Arab Emirates to United States. 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 United Arab Emirates to United States?

Accepted Answer

367kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from United Arab Emirates to United States. 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
Etihad Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
UPS AirlinesFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Emirates	2-4 times a day	Airbus A380-800
El Al	Daily	Boeing 737-800+3 others
British Airways	2-4 times a day	Boeing 777+2 others
Swiss	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300
Virgin Atlantic	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+1 others
Korean Air	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+2 others
Air China	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+1 others
Air Canada	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+2 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A380-800+1 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-200LR+1 others
Kenya Airways	Daily	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)+2 others
Ethiopian Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+3 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
AE7 / Condor → TP2 / Jaguar → Swan-Sentosa	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, MSC
AE7 / Condor → TP2 / Jaguar → Swan-Sentosa	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, MSC
→ TP2 →	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
AS1 → TP2 →	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
→ TP2 →	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
UMX / UMXAPL / MECL1	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, APL, CMA CGM
BNX → TP11/USEC6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
28EFDR → TP11/USEC6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
MIAX → TPI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
→ TPI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
AIM → WIN	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
EAX6 / MIM → IPE2 / IAX / WIN	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE, COSCO
FM1 → TP11/USEC6	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
ME8 → TP11/USEC6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
→ TPI	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
AGI → IPE2 / IAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, HMM
ME8 → TP11/USEC6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
IOS → TPI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
IMX → TPI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
AGI → IPE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
EPIC2 / IOS → IPE2 / WIN	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, COSCO
MINA → IPE2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
MIAX → AA7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd

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

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United Arab Emirates to United States by Air freight

Quickest air route

Abu Dhabi International Airport to Logan International Airport

Cargo flights

Dubai International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport

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Dubai International Airport to John F Kennedy International Airport

United Arab Emirates to United States by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Jebel Ali to Long Beach

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Jebel Ali to New York

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Jebel Ali to Los Angeles

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