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

The shortest shipping time by sea between Qingdao and Dubai is 25 days 23h. Ships depart from Qingdao (CNQDG) and arrive at Abu Dhabi (AEAUH) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

How regularly do container ships travel between Qingdao and Dubai?

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Qingdao (CNQDG) and arrive into Abu Dhabi (AEAUH) around 25 days 23h later. These services are operated by COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO and OOCL.

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

The quickest flight from Qingdao to Dubai takes around 16h 21m. Flights depart from Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) and arrive at Dubai International Airport (DXB).

How often do planes fly between Qingdao and Dubai?

Scheduled flights between Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) and Dubai International Airport (DXB) depart every few hours. These flights are serviced by China Southern Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Korean Air, Cathay Pacific, China Southern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and Hainan Airlines and the typical transit time is around 16h 21m.

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

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Qingdao and Dubai. There are regular passenger aircraft however and they might be able to accommodate your cargo depending on its dimensions and weight.

What is the distance between Qingdao to Dubai by ship?

The distance between Qingdao and Dubai by cargo ship is 6,164 Nautical Miles (11,415 Kilometres / 7,093 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Qingdao (CNQDG) and Jebel Ali (AEJEA).

What is the distance between Qingdao to Dubai by air?

The distance between Qingdao and Dubai by air is around 6,580 Kilometres (4,088 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) and Dubai International Airport (DXB).

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

836kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Qingdao 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 Qingdao to Dubai?

328kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Qingdao 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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Qingdao to Dubai By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Air Freight

16h 21m, Every few hours

328kg CO₂e

Container Ship

25 days 23h, 1-2 times a week

917kg CO₂e

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Qingdao to Dubai by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Qingdao to Dubai by plane will take about 16h 21m and departs from Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) and arrives into Dubai International Airport (DXB). There are flights departing every few hours 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

Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport to Dubai International Airport

Departs from

TAO

Departs from

DXB

16h 21m: Every few hours

6,580 km
4,088 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

328kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
China Southern Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737-800+1 others
Sichuan Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A319+1 others
China Eastern Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A321+2 others
China Eastern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320+1 others
Korean Air	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8+2 others
Cathay Pacific	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300+1 others
China Southern Airlines	1-2 times a day	Airbus A320+5 others
China Southern Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A321+3 others
China Eastern Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320+3 others
Hainan Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)+1 others

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Air routes from Qingdao to Dubai

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Qingdao to Dubai by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Qingdao to Dubai by ship will take about 25 days 23h and departs from Qingdao (CNQDG) and arrives into Abu Dhabi (AEAUH). There are vessels departing 1-2 times a week on this route. COSCO is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 2-4 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Qingdao to Abu Dhabi

Port of loading

CNQDG

Port of loading

AEAUH

25 days 23h: 1-2 times a week

11,708 km
7,275 mi.

1 transfer
1 stop

Estimated emissions

917kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
CSE / CSE1 → MEX6 / MEY	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
BMX → MEX6	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
CPV / PNW5 → MEX6 / MEY	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
WAX3 / WAF3 → MEX6 / MEY	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
PA1 / CSS1 → MEX6 / MEY	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	OOCL, COSCO

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Closest seaports

Qingdao to Jebel Ali

Port of loading

CNQDG

Port of loading

AEJEA

26 days 11h: Every 1-2 days

11,415 km
7,093 mi.

Direct
2 stops

Estimated emissions

836kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Qingdao - Jebel Ali / KAWA - Qingdao - Jebel Ali	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	KAWA, Maersk
MGA / FAM / CUL - MGA \| SLS - FAM \| VSS - FAM	Direct	2-4 times a week	SLS, Hapag-Lloyd, China United, VSS
KME / AG1	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, HMM, ONE
New Falcon	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Dragon → KAWA - Qingdao - Jebel Ali	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
FEW3 → KAWA - Qingdao - Jebel Ali	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
COSCO - WAX3 \| GSL - FA2 \| ONE - SW2 \| OOCL - WAF3 \| ZIM - FA2 → KAWA - Qingdao - Jebel Ali	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
NCI → AG1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
Pertiwi → New Falcon	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
PA1 → AG1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Yang Ming
CHX → AG1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Yang Ming
NCI → AG1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
NCT → AG1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Yang Ming
AM1 / 5CX → MGA / FAM	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	China United, SLS
SA1 → CUL - MGA \| SLS - FAM \| VSS - FAM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
AWA → CUL - MGA \| SLS - FAM \| VSS - FAM	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	Hapag-Lloyd
AE19 → KAWA - Qingdao - Jebel Ali	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
SAE → FAM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	SLS
FIX → FAM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	SLS
FME → MGA	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	China United
EAS3 → CUL - MGA \| SLS - FAM \| VSS - FAM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
NAX → CUL - MGA \| SLS - FAM \| VSS - FAM	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Hapag-Lloyd
Dragon → KAWA - Qingdao - Jebel Ali	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
ICI → MGA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	China United
SA5 → AG1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Yang Ming
FE3 → KME / AG1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE, HMM, Yang Ming
CIM → AG1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Yang Ming
SW2 → AG1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
AUN → AG1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
PA1 → AG1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Yang Ming
PN3 → KME / AG1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE, Yang Ming, HMM
PS6 → KME / AG1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
CIX2 / CUL - CI8 \| EMC - CIX2 \| FT - CISC \| ONE - NCI \| TSL - CIX2 → AGI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, Unifeeder
FE5 → KME / AG1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
PA1 → AGI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
CI8 / CUL - CI8 \| EMC - CIX2 \| FT - CISC \| ONE - NCI \| TSL - CIX2 → SGS / VGI	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Emirates Shipping, China United
ONE - THX \| SITC - VTX5 → C3MAPL	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
Condor → New Falcon	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
SA5 → AG1 → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
KCI → AG1 → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
CA2 → AG1 → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
CEN → AG1 → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
SAC → AG1 → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
KCS2 → AG1 → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
CTP → AG1 → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
CI8 → IMR	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	China United
CPX → KME → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM
A1X / AUE → KME / AG1 → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM
CP1 → → AG1 → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
EA3 → AG1 → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
MD5 → KME / AG1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
RNT → RGA	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	RCL
PN3 → KME / AG1 → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Yang Ming, HMM
PS6 → KME / AG1 → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
AUN → AG1 → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
FE5 / Lion → KME / AG1 → FP2 / Griffin	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC, HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
Jade → New Falcon	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
CIX2 / NCI / CUL - CI8 \| EMC - CIX2 \| FT - CISC \| ONE - NCI \| TSL - CIX2 → RGI / IRC	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE, Evergreen, Unifeeder, Emirates Shipping
NCT → AGI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen
IRA → CUL - MGA \| SLS - FAM \| VSS - FAM	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Hapag-Lloyd

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More about shipping cargo and freight from Qingdao to Dubai by Air, Ocean and Road

Scheduled flights between Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) and Dubai International Airport (DXB) depart every few hours. These flights are serviced by China Southern Airlines, Sichuan Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Korean Air, Cathay Pacific, China Southern Airlines, China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines and Hainan Airlines and the typical transit time is around 16h 21m.

Qingdao to Dubai By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Qingdao to Dubai by Air freight

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Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport to Dubai International Airport

Qingdao to Dubai by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Qingdao to Abu Dhabi

Closest seaports

Qingdao to Jebel Ali

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