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

The shortest shipping time by sea between Abu Dhabi and Shanghai is 20 days 6h. Ships depart from Jebel Ali (AEJEA) and arrive at Shanghai (CNSHG) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

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

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Jebel Ali (AEJEA) and arrive into Shanghai (CNSHG) around 20 days 6h later. These services are operated by Bahri, KAWA, ONE, MSC, ONE, ONE, ONE, ONE, MSC, ONE, Yang Ming, MSC, X-Press Feeders, ONE, MSC, OOCL, Yang Ming, HMM, OOCL, FT, MSC, Wan Hai, Wan Hai, HMM, ONE, Evergreen and ONE.

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

The quickest flight from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai takes around 9h 15m. Flights depart from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) and arrive at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).

How often do planes fly between Abu Dhabi and Shanghai?

Scheduled flights between Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by China Eastern Airlines, Qatar Airways, SF Airlines, Hainan Airlines and Air China and the typical transit time is around 9h 15m.

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

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Abu Dhabi and Shanghai. Cargo flights depart from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) and arrive at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) with departures 2-4 times a day and a average flight time of around 9h 15m. Qatar Airways and SF Airlines operates on this route.

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

The distance between Abu Dhabi and Shanghai by cargo ship is 6,214 Nautical Miles (11,509 Kilometres / 7,151 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Abu Dhabi (AEAUH) and Shanghai (CNSHG).

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

The distance between Abu Dhabi and Shanghai by air is around 7,397 Kilometres (4,597 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).

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

661kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai. 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 Abu Dhabi to Shanghai?

594kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai. 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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9h 15m, Every 1-2 days

440kg CO₂e

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20 days 6h, Every 2-4 weeks

656kg CO₂e

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Abu Dhabi to Shanghai by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai by plane will take about 9h 15m and departs from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) and arrives into Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). 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

Abu Dhabi International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport

Departs from

AUH

Departs from

PVG

9h 15m: Every 1-2 days

6,557 km
4,074 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

440kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
China Eastern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-200
Qatar AirwaysFreighter	1-2 times a day	Airbus A320+2 others
SF AirlinesFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 747-400 Freighter
Hainan Airlines	Every 1-2 weeks	Airbus A330-300+1 others
Air China	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-300+2 others

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Closest airports

Abu Dhabi International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

Departs from

AUH

Departs from

SHA

16h 6m: Every 1-2 days

7,397 km
4,597 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

594kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Hainan Airlines	Every 1-2 weeks	Airbus A330-300+1 others
Air China	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-300+8 others
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Most frequent

Al Maktoum International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

Departs from

DWC

Departs from

SHA

15hrs: 1-2 times a day

6,473 km
4,022 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

404kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Air China	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777 Freighter+1 others
China Southern Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777 Freighter+6 others
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Abu Dhabi to Shanghai by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai by ship will take about 20 days 6h and departs from Jebel Ali (AEJEA) and arrives into Shanghai (CNSHG). There are vessels departing every 2-4 weeks on this route. Bahri is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing n/a.

Quickest ocean route

Jebel Ali to Shanghai

Port of loading

AEJEA

Port of loading

CNSHG

20 days 6h: Every 2-4 weeks

11,427 km
7,101 mi.

Direct
1 stop

Estimated emissions

656kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MEANAMRORO	Direct	N/A	Bahri
Qingdao - Jebel Ali	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	KAWA
PGX → CIP	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
Lion → Britannia	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
FE5 → WA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
FE5 → SAC	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
FE5 → SW2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
FE5 → EA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
Lion → BUNGARAYA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
PGX → CIP	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
FE5 → SA3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
FE5 / Lion → FE4 / Silk	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
AEF4 / MIM / COSCO - EAX6 \| EMC - AEF4 \| FT - Maputo Express \| GFS - MJI \| ONE - MIM \| OOCL - EAX6 → CIX5 / CIP / CWX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	X-Press Feeders, Evergreen, ONE
PGX → CIP	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
Lion / FE5 → Ipanema / SX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, ONE
EAX6 → PMX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
FE5 → CPX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
FE5 → EC2	Transshipment	N/A	HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
AEF4 / EAX6 → CIX4 / CIX2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	OOCL, Evergreen
Maputo Express → CISC2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	FT
INDUSA → Britannia	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
IM1 → CI6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai
PSX → PMX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Wan Hai
FE5 → FIL	Transshipment	N/A	HMM
FE5 → EA3	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	ONE
AGI → CIX5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
PGX → CIP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE

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Closest seaports

Abu Dhabi to Shanghai

Port of loading

AEAUH

Port of loading

CNSHG

24 days 1h: N/A

11,509 km
7,151 mi.

Direct
2 stops

Estimated emissions

661kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MEANAMRORO	Direct	N/A	Bahri
Carioca → Jade	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
New Falcon → PMR - EC4 \|\| EMC - AUG \| HMM - EC4 \| ONE - EC4 \| YML - EC4	Transshipment	N/A	MSC
Carioca → Britannia	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
New Falcon → Orient	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
New Falcon → Mexicas	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	MSC
New Falcon → Carioca	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
New Falcon → Panther	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
New Falcon → Amberjack	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
New Falcon → AFL	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	MSC
New Falcon → AZTEC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
New Falcon → Lion	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
New Falcon → Lone Star Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
New Falcon → Inca	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
New Falcon → Tiger	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
New Falcon → Santana	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
New Falcon → Chinook	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
New Falcon → Swan	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
New Falcon → Dragon	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
New Falcon → Jade	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Carioca → BUNGARAYA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MEY → CIX2	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	OOCL
MEX6 → RES2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
MEX6 / MEY → WAX3 / WAF3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
Carioca → Silk	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Sri Lanka-Abu Dhabi → Britannia	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
Carioca → Ipanema	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MEX6 / MEY → EAX1	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	COSCO, OOCL
MEX6 / MEY → EAX3	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	COSCO, OOCL
MEX6 / MEY → FCE / FCS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
MEY → CPX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
MEX6 / MEY → AEM1 / WM1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
Carioca → Swan	Transshipment	N/A	MSC
New Falcon → Shikra	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	MSC
MEX6 / MEY → AEU1 / LL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
Carioca → Lion	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
Carioca → Lone Star Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Carioca → Jade	Transshipment	N/A	MSC
Carioca	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MEX6 → CIT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO

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Ocean routes from Abu Dhabi to Shanghai

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Abu Dhabi to Shanghai by Air freight

Quickest air route

Abu Dhabi International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport

Closest airports

Abu Dhabi International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

Most frequent

Al Maktoum International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

Abu Dhabi to Shanghai by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Jebel Ali to Shanghai

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Abu Dhabi to Shanghai

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