How long does it take to ship a container from Dubai to Shenzhen by sea?

The shortest shipping time by sea between Dubai and Shenzhen is 16 days 17h. Ships depart from Abu Dhabi (AEAUH) and arrive at Hong Kong (HKHKG) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 days.

How regularly do container ships travel between Dubai and Shenzhen?

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 days from Abu Dhabi (AEAUH) and arrive into Hong Kong (HKHKG) around 16 days 17h later. These services are operated by MSC, MSC, COSCO, OOCL, MSC, MSC, MSC and MSC.

How long does it take to send cargo from Dubai to Shenzhen by air freight?

The quickest flight from Dubai to Shenzhen takes around 7hrs. Flights depart from Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) and arrive at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG).

How often do planes fly between Dubai and Shenzhen?

Scheduled flights between Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) and Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) depart every few hours. These flights are serviced by Astral Aviation, Martinair Holland, Emirates and Cargolux and the typical transit time is around 7hrs.

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Dubai and Shenzhen?

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Dubai and Shenzhen. Cargo flights depart from Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) and arrive at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) with departures Every few hours and a average flight time of around 7hrs. Astral Aviation, Martinair Holland, Emirates and Cargolux operates on this route.

What is the distance between Dubai to Shenzhen by ship?

The distance between Dubai and Shenzhen by cargo ship is 5,144 Nautical Miles (9,527 Kilometres / 5,920 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Jebel Ali (AEJEA) and Yantian (CNYTN).

What is the distance between Dubai to Shenzhen by air?

The distance between Dubai and Shenzhen by air is around 5,906 Kilometres (3,670 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Dubai International Airport (DXB) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX).

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Dubai to Shenzhen by sea?

804kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Dubai to Shenzhen. 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 Dubai to Shenzhen?

479kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Dubai to Shenzhen. 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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7hrs, Every few hours

489kg CO₂e

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16 days 17h, Every 1-2 days

525kg CO₂e

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Dubai to Shenzhen by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Dubai to Shenzhen by plane will take about 7hrs and departs from Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) and arrives into Hong Kong International Airport (HKG). There are flights departing every few hours on this route. Astral Aviation is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest air route

Al Maktoum International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport

Departs from

DWC

Departs from

HKG

7hrs: Every few hours

5,956 km
3,701 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

489kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Astral AviationFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 767-200 Freighter
Martinair HollandFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 747-400 Freighter
EmiratesFreighter	Every few hours	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+1 others
CargoluxFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 747-400 Freighter

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Closest airports

Dubai International Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport

Departs from

DXB

Departs from

SZX

7hrs: 1-2 times a day

5,906 km
3,670 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

479kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
China Southern Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-300
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER
China Eastern Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+1 others
Sichuan Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-200+1 others
Hainan Airlines	1-2 times a week	Airbus A330-300+1 others
Air China	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+1 others
China Southern Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-8+4 others
Air China	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-300+2 others

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Dubai to Shenzhen by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Dubai to Shenzhen by ship will take about 16 days 17h and departs from Abu Dhabi (AEAUH) and arrives into Hong Kong (HKHKG). There are vessels departing every 1-2 days on this route. MSC is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Abu Dhabi to Hong Kong

Port of loading

AEAUH

Port of loading

HKHKG

16 days 17h: Every 1-2 days

9,185 km
5,708 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

525kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Carioca → Ingwe	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Carioca → Ipanema	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MEX6 / MEY → CIX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
MEY → CPX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
Carioca → Pertiwi	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Sri Lanka-Abu Dhabi → Ingwe	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Carioca → Orchid	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
New Falcon → Ipanema	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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Closest seaports

Jebel Ali to Yantian

Port of loading

AEJEA

Port of loading

CNYTN

25 days 1h: Every 1-2 days

9,527 km
5,920 mi.

1 transfer
2 stops

Estimated emissions

804kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
JAC → TP16	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
CCS / ISG → PEARLAS1 / PRX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM
PGX → CP1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
CCS / ISG → TWS / AUE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM
EAX6 / AEF4 / MIM → AS1 + AAS2 / PRX / CP1 / CPX3 + PCS1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, Evergreen, COSCO, ONE
MIDAS2 → PEARLAS1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
MIDAS1 → PEARLAS1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
CCS / ISG → FAL6 / CEM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM

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Cargo flights

Abu Dhabi to Yantian

Port of loading

AEAUH

Port of loading

CNYTN

22 days 13h: 1-2 times a day

12,210 km
7,587 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

862kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
New Falcon → Condor	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
New Falcon → Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
New Falcon → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Carioca → Lone Star Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Carioca → Albatros	Transshipment	N/A	MSC
New Falcon → Lion	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Carioca → Emerald	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	MSC
Carioca → Lynx	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Carioca → Britannia	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
New Falcon → Jade	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
New Falcon → Dragon	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
New Falcon → Swan	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Carioca → Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Sri Lanka-Abu Dhabi → Britannia	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Carioca → Orchid	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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Most frequent

Jebel Ali to Hong Kong

Port of loading

AEJEA

Port of loading

HKHKG

21 days 12h: 2-4 times a day

9,331 km
5,798 mi.

1 transfer
2 stops

Estimated emissions

817kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
SGS / ISG / JAC / SGX → CWS / CIX5 / CWX / BTL - CWS \| CUL - CWS \| EMC - CIX5 \| ONE - CIP \| TSL - CWX \| XPF - CWX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	X-Press Feeders, Evergreen, BTL, Maersk
AGI → CIX5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen
PGX → CIP	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
CCS / ISG → SEAS2 / ESA3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM
EAX6 / COSCO - EAX6 \| EMC - AEF4 \| FT - Maputo Express \| GFS - MJI \| ONE - MIM \| OOCL - EAX6 → AIS / COSCO - AIS \| ESL - KCIS \| KMTC - AIS \| TSL - AIS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CNC Line, COSCO
AIM → CIP	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	ONE
PROTEA → BTL - CWS \| CUL - CWS \| EMC - CIX5 \| ONE - CIP \| TSL - CWX \| XPF - CWX	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	Maersk
AEF4 / MIM / COSCO - EAX6 \| EMC - AEF4 \| FT - Maputo Express \| GFS - MJI \| ONE - MIM \| OOCL - EAX6 → CIX5 / CIP / CWX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, X-Press Feeders, ONE
MESAWA → BTL - CWS \| CUL - CWS \| EMC - CIX5 \| ONE - CIP \| TSL - CWX \| XPF - CWX	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Maersk
RGI / IRX → CIX5 / CIP / CWX	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	X-Press Feeders, Evergreen, ONE
CCS / ISG → TWS / AUE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM
ISG / JAC → CIX / EMC - CIX \| HL - CIX \| INTERA - CIX \| WHL - CIX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, Maersk
CCS / RIG3 → CIX / RKI10	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	RCL, CMA CGM

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Ocean routes from Dubai to Shenzhen

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Dubai to Shenzhen By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Dubai to Shenzhen by Air freight

Quickest air route

Al Maktoum International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport

Closest airports

Dubai International Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport

Dubai to Shenzhen by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Abu Dhabi to Hong Kong

Closest seaports

Jebel Ali to Yantian

Cargo flights

Abu Dhabi to Yantian

Most frequent

Jebel Ali to Hong Kong

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