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

The shortest shipping time by sea between Hong Kong and Abu Dhabi 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 Hong Kong and Abu Dhabi?

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, China United, China United, China United, ONE, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, MSC, ONE, King Ocean, SLS, China United, China United, ONE, COSCO, RCL, CMA CGM, King Ocean, China United, King Ocean, King Ocean, RCL, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, RCL, King Ocean, King Ocean, SLS, Hapag-Lloyd, SLS and SLS.

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

The quickest flight from Hong Kong to Abu Dhabi takes around 8h 38m. Flights depart from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) and arrive at Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH).

How often do planes fly between Hong Kong and Abu Dhabi?

Scheduled flights between Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) and Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by SF Airlines and Hainan Airlines and the typical transit time is around 8h 38m.

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

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Hong Kong and Abu Dhabi. Cargo flights depart from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) and arrive at Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) with departures 2-4 times a week and a average flight time of around 8h 38m. SF Airlines operates on this route.

What is the distance between Hong Kong to Abu Dhabi by ship?

The distance between Hong Kong and Abu Dhabi by cargo ship is 5,021 Nautical Miles (9,299 Kilometres / 5,778 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Hong Kong (HKHKG) and Abu Dhabi (AEAUH).

What is the distance between Hong Kong to Abu Dhabi by air?

The distance between Hong Kong and Abu Dhabi by air is around 6,016 Kilometres (3,738 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH).

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

683kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Hong Kong to Abu Dhabi. 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 Hong Kong to Abu Dhabi?

265kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Hong Kong to Abu Dhabi. 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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Air Freight

8h 38m, 2-4 times a week

320kg CO₂e

Container Ship

14 days 17h, 1-2 times a week

671kg CO₂e

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Hong Kong to Abu Dhabi by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Hong Kong to Abu Dhabi by plane will take about 8h 38m and departs from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) and arrives into Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH). There are flights departing 2-4 times a week on this route. SF Airlines is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing 2-4 times a week.

Quickest air route

Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport

Departs from

SZX

Departs from

AUH

8h 38m: 2-4 times a week

5,994 km
3,724 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

320kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
SF AirlinesFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 747-400 Freighter
Hainan Airlines	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)+1 others
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Closest airports

Hong Kong International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport

Departs from

HKG

Departs from

AUH

8h 50m: Every 1-2 days

6,016 km
3,738 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

265kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Etihad Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9
IndiGo	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320neo
Qatar AirwaysFreighter	Every few hours	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+2 others
Saudia	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777 Freighter+2 others
Air China	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737-800+3 others

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Cargo flights

Hong Kong International Airport to Al Maktoum International Airport

Departs from

HKG

Departs from

DWC

8h 48m: Every few hours

5,956 km
3,701 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

342kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
EmiratesFreighter	Every few hours	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+1 others
Silk Way West AirlinesFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 747-8F Freighter+1 others
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Air routes from Hong Kong to Abu Dhabi

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Hong Kong to Abu Dhabi by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Hong Kong to Abu Dhabi 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
HHX → MGA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	China United
JCT → MGA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	China United
REX → MGA	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	China United
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
KCIS / AIS → VGI	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	King Ocean, Emirates Shipping
CSC / GFS - CSC \| HA - SIS2 \| SILMAR - FI1 \| SKR - SIS2 \| TSL - AIS2 → SGS / SIG	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	SLS, GFS
CWS → SGS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	China United
CIS / RWA2 → SGS / RGA	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	China United, RCL
SA2 / SAS → MIAX / AIM	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE, Hapag-Lloyd
CIX / CIX3 → GULFEIN1 / ASX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM
RKI10 → RGA	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	RCL
CIX → GULFEMIR	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
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 2-4 weeks	King Ocean, Emirates Shipping, China United, RCL
NSX → SGS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	China United
CWS / BTL - CWS \| CUL - CWS \| EMC - CIX5 \| ONE - CIP \| TSL - CWX \| XPF - CWX → SGS / VGI	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	King Ocean, China United
KCIS / AIS → VGI	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	King Ocean, Emirates Shipping
CIS / RWA2 → SGS / RGA	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	RCL, China United
CIX → CUL - SGS \| ESL - VGI \| GFS - SGS \| KMTC - VGI \| RCL - RGA \| SLS - SIG	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
IOM → PGX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
RNT → RGA	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	RCL
FME2 → VGI	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	King Ocean
NKT → VGI	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	King Ocean
FBX → FAM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	SLS
AA7 → CUL - SGS \| ESL - VGI \| GFS - SGS \| KMTC - VGI \| RCL - RGA \| SLS - SIG	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
FIX → SIG	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	SLS
FIX → FAM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	SLS

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Closest seaports

Hong Kong to Abu Dhabi

Port of loading

HKHKG

Port of loading

AEAUH

20 days 11h: 2-4 times a day

9,299 km
5,778 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

683kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
CP2 → MEX6 - X	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
CTJ / KTX2 → MEX6 - X / MEY - X	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
CTJ / KTX2 → MEX6 / MEY	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
CVX1 → MEX6 - X	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
WSA3 / TLP1 → MEX6 - X / MEY - X	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
ZAX2 / SAF2 → MEX6 - X / MEY - X	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
CP2 → MEX6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
WSA3 / TLP1 → MEX6 / MEY	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
ZAX2 / SAF2 → MEX6 / MEY	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
CAPa → MEX6	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
CVX1 → MEX6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
Ipanema → New Falcon	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Orchid → New Falcon	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
CTJ / KTX2 → MEX6 - X / MEY - X	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
CTJ / KTX2 → MEX6 / MEY	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
JCV → MEX6 - X / MEY - X	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
JCV → MEX6 / MEY	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
NCT / CHL4 → MEX6 / MEY	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
Pertiwi → New Falcon	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
ESA / TLA1 → MEX6 / MEY	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
SA3 → AG1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Yang Ming
JSM3 → AG1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
SX1 → AG1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
CHX → AG1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Yang Ming
TPI → AG1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Yang Ming
CCX → AG1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
JKX → AG1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Yang Ming
NCT → AG1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Yang Ming
Andes → New Falcon	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
JTH → AG1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Yang Ming
TSE → AG1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Yang Ming
JTC → AG1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Yang Ming
KTH → AG1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Yang Ming
Ipanema → New Falcon	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
KTH → AG1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Yang Ming
SA6 → AG1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Yang Ming
NW2 / AX2 → KME / AG1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE, HMM
CTK → AG1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Yang Ming
SA3 → AG1 → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
Ipanema / SX1 → AG1 → Griffin / FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, MSC
CIP → AG1 → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
CPX → AG1 → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
CTS → AG1 → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
CTS → AG1 → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
SA5 → AG1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming

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Most frequent

Hong Kong to Jebel Ali

Port of loading

HKHKG

Port of loading

AEJEA

19 days 2h: 2-4 times a day

9,134 km
5,675 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

732kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
SA3 → AG1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Yang Ming
Ipanema → New Falcon	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
JSM3 → AG1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
SX1 → AG1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
SA2 → CUL - MGA \| SLS - FAM \| VSS - FAM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
IA28 → KAWA - Qingdao - Jebel Ali	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
CHX → AG1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Yang Ming
Orchid → New Falcon	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
TPI → AG1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Yang Ming
CCX → AG1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
JKX → AG1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Yang Ming
NCT → AG1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Yang Ming
KCM → VGI	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	King Ocean
AN2 → CUL - MGA \| SLS - FAM \| VSS - FAM	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Hapag-Lloyd
NEOASAS → KAWA - Qingdao - Jebel Ali	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
BTL - CWS \| CUL - CWS \| EMC - CIX5 \| ONE - CIP \| TSL - CWX \| XPF - CWX → KAWA - Qingdao - Jebel Ali	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
Pertiwi → New Falcon	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
JTH → AG1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Yang Ming
SEAS1 / ESA → C3MAPL / AGI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO, CMA CGM
JTC → AG1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Yang Ming
TSE → AG1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Yang Ming
KTH → AG1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Yang Ming
YML - JTC → RGA	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	RCL
WC1 → CUL - MGA \| SLS - FAM \| VSS - FAM	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Hapag-Lloyd
CWS → MGA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	China United
AS2 → CUL - MGA \| SLS - FAM \| VSS - FAM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
ASE → CUL - MGA \| SLS - FAM \| VSS - FAM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
SITC - VTX4 → RGA	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	RCL
KTH → AG1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Yang Ming
SA6 → AG1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Yang Ming
NW2 / AX2 → KME / AG1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE, HMM
CTK → AG1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Yang Ming
SA3 → AG1 → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
CTX → AGI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
Andes → New Falcon	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Ipanema / SX1 → AG1 → Griffin / FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, MSC
CIP → AG1 → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
CPX → AG1 → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
CTS → AG1 → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
CTS → AG1 → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
Ipanema → New Falcon	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
SA5 → AG1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming

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Ocean routes from Hong Kong to Abu Dhabi

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More about shipping cargo and freight from Hong Kong to Abu Dhabi by Air, Ocean and Road

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, China United, China United, China United, ONE, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, MSC, ONE, King Ocean, SLS, China United, China United, ONE, COSCO, RCL, CMA CGM, King Ocean, China United, King Ocean, King Ocean, RCL, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, RCL, King Ocean, King Ocean, SLS, Hapag-Lloyd, SLS and SLS.

Hong Kong to Abu Dhabi By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Hong Kong to Abu Dhabi by Air freight

Quickest air route

Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport

Closest airports

Hong Kong International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport

Cargo flights

Hong Kong International Airport to Al Maktoum International Airport

Hong Kong to Abu Dhabi by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Shekou to Jebel Ali

Closest seaports

Hong Kong to Abu Dhabi

Most frequent

Hong Kong to Jebel Ali

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