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

The shortest shipping time by sea between Guangzhou and Dubai is 14 days 17h. Ships depart from Shekou (CNSHK) and arrive at Jebel Ali (AEJEA) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

How regularly do container ships travel between Guangzhou and Dubai?

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Shekou (CNSHK) and arrive into Jebel Ali (AEJEA) around 14 days 17h later. These services are operated by Yang Ming, MSC, ONE, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, MSC, ONE, SLS, COSCO, RCL, CMA CGM, King Ocean, King Ocean, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, China United, King Ocean, King Ocean, ONE, King Ocean, RCL, Hapag-Lloyd and SLS.

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

The quickest flight from Guangzhou to Dubai takes around 8h 40m. Flights depart from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and arrive at Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC).

How often do planes fly between Guangzhou and Dubai?

Scheduled flights between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) depart daily. These flights are serviced by China Southern Airlines, Emirates and Air China and the typical transit time is around 8h 40m.

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

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Guangzhou and Dubai. Cargo flights depart from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and arrive at Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) with departures Daily and a average flight time of around 8h 40m. China Southern Airlines and Emirates operates on this route.

What is the distance between Guangzhou to Dubai by ship?

The distance between Guangzhou and Dubai by cargo ship is 4,933 Nautical Miles (9,136 Kilometres / 5,677 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Nansha (CNNSA) and Jebel Ali (AEJEA).

What is the distance between Guangzhou to Dubai by air?

The distance between Guangzhou and Dubai by air is around 5,834 Kilometres (3,625 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Dubai International Airport (DXB).

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

669kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Guangzhou to Dubai. 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 Guangzhou to Dubai?

275kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Guangzhou to Dubai. 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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8h 40m, Daily

298kg CO₂e

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14 days 17h, 1-2 times a week

671kg CO₂e

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Guangzhou to Dubai by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Guangzhou to Dubai by plane will take about 8h 40m and departs from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and arrives into Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC). There are flights departing daily on this route. China Southern Airlines is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing 2-4 times a week.

Quickest air route

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Al Maktoum International Airport

Departs from

CAN

Departs from

DWC

8h 40m: Daily

5,862 km
3,642 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

298kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
China Southern AirlinesFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777 Freighter
EmiratesFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-200F Freighter
Air China	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321+2 others
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Closest airports

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Dubai International Airport

Departs from

CAN

Departs from

DXB

8h 42m: 2-4 times a day

5,834 km
3,625 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

275kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER
China Southern Airlines	1-2 times a day	Airbus A330-300
IndiGo	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321neo
Sichuan Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-200+2 others
Qatar Airways	2-4 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+6 others
US-Bangla Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-800
Biman Bangladesh Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737-800+1 others
Batik Air Malaysia	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737MAX 8+1 others
Singapore Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+3 others
Saudia	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+5 others
Air China	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+10 others
China Eastern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321+2 others

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Guangzhou to Dubai by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Guangzhou to Dubai by ship will take about 14 days 17h and departs from Shekou (CNSHK) and arrives into Jebel Ali (AEJEA). There are vessels departing 1-2 times a week on this route. Yang Ming is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Shekou to Jebel Ali

Port of loading

CNSHK

Port of loading

AEJEA

14 days 17h: 1-2 times a week

9,162 km
5,693 mi.

Direct
1 stop

Estimated emissions

671kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
KME / AG1	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, HMM, ONE
New Falcon	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
IOM → IGS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
PEARLAS1 / AS1 + AAS2 / CP1 → AS1 → GULFEIN1 / ASX / IGS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, ONE
PEARLAS1 / PRX / CP1 → AS1 → GULFEMIR / RGI	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, Evergreen, ONE
AFL → New Falcon	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
IOM → RGI	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
CSC / GFS - CSC \| HA - SIS2 \| SILMAR - FI1 \| SKR - SIS2 \| TSL - AIS2 → SGS / SIG	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	SLS, GFS
CIX / CIX3 → GULFEIN1 / ASX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM
RKI10 → RGA	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	RCL
CIX / RKI10 → CCS / RIG3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, RCL
CWS / BTL - CWS \| CUL - CWS \| EMC - CIX5 \| ONE - CIP \| TSL - CWX \| XPF - CWX → SGS / VGI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean, China United
KCIS / AIS → VGI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean, Emirates Shipping
CIX → GULFEMIR	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	CMA CGM
CIX → CUL - SGS \| ESL - VGI \| GFS - SGS \| KMTC - VGI \| RCL - RGA \| SLS - SIG	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Hapag-Lloyd
NSX → SGS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	China United
FME / RFM3 / CMA - IEX \| COSCO - FCS \| CUL - FME \| EMC - FME \| FT - FME \| KMTC - FME \| OOCL - FCS \| RCL - RFM3 \| TSL - IFX → SGS / VGI / RGA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean, Emirates Shipping, China United, RCL
NKT → VGI	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	King Ocean
IOM → PGX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
FME2 → VGI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean
CIS / RWA2 → SGS / RGA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	RCL, China United
AA7 → CUL - SGS \| ESL - VGI \| GFS - SGS \| KMTC - VGI \| RCL - RGA \| SLS - SIG	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
FIX → SIG	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	SLS

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Closest seaports

Nansha to Jebel Ali

Port of loading

CNNSA

Port of loading

AEJEA

15 days 19h: 1-2 times a week

9,136 km
5,677 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

669kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MGA / FAM / CUL - MGA \| SLS - FAM \| VSS - FAM	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	SLS, Hapag-Lloyd, China United, VSS
New Falcon	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Iroko → New Falcon	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
WA1 → AG1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
EA2 → AG1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
Shikra → New Falcon	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
EA4 → AG1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
SW2 → AG1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
EA3 → AG1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
MEX6 → KAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
FNX / FAD / EAX1 / REA1 → VGI / SGS / RGA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean, Emirates Shipping, RCL, GFS
CNC - CS1 → C3MAPL	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
Dolphin → New Falcon	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
ICI / RNI6 → SGS / RGA	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	RCL, China United
AEF2 → AGI	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen
CI2 → AGI	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
WAX1 → AGI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
CIMEX1 / MEX4 / AMA → C3MAPL / AGI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen
REX2 → C3MAPL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
CI2 → MLINE - MIREX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Wan Hai
ASEA2 / EAX3 / AEF → C3MAPL / AGI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO, CMA CGM
BEX / AEM3 → C3MAPL / AGI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen, CMA CGM
ICI / CI2 → IMR / CUL - IMR \| UNIG - IMR	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Wan Hai, China United
CME / CNC - CMS2 \| COSCO - CME → C3MAPL / AGI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
EAX1 → AGI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
WAX3 → AGI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
RBH → RGA	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	RCL
CIX6 → AGI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
KILIMA → C3MAPL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
RBS8 → RGA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	RCL
AFEX2 → C3MAPL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
JCT → SGS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	China United
PAS → AG1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Yang Ming
AEF2 / FAD / EMC - AEF2 \| ESL - FNX \| GFS - FAD \| INTERA - IEA \| KMTC - EAX1 \| RCL - REA1 \| TSL - EAD → AEF4 / MJI / COSCO - EAX6 \| EMC - AEF4 \| FT - Maputo Express \| GFS - MJI \| ONE - MIM \| OOCL - EAX6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	X-Press Feeders, Evergreen, GFS
AFEX2 → C3MAPL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
TSL - AWC2 → C3MAPL	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
ASAFGR / WAX4 → C3MAPL / AGI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
CNC - JTX \| CUL - JCT → C3MAPL	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
CTJ → AGI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
JTV → AGI	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
AM1 / UGL → IMR	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	China United, UNIG
MEX6 → AGI	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
MEX6 - X → AGI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
TVP → AGI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
YIX → AGI	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
CI2 → EAX6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
AEF2 / FAD / EMC - AEF2 \| ESL - FNX \| GFS - FAD \| INTERA - IEA \| KMTC - EAX1 \| RCL - REA1 \| TSL - EAD → AEF4 / MJI / COSCO - EAX6 \| EMC - AEF4 \| FT - Maputo Express \| GFS - MJI \| ONE - MIM \| OOCL - EAX6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	X-Press Feeders, Evergreen, GFS
WAX2 / FEW3 → MIDAS1 / MESAWA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, CMA CGM
EA3 → AG1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
PA1 → AG1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
CI2 → AGI	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO

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Guangzhou to Dubai by Air freight

Quickest air route

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Al Maktoum International Airport

Closest airports

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Dubai International Airport

Guangzhou to Dubai by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Shekou to Jebel Ali

Closest seaports

Nansha to Jebel Ali

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