Alexandria to Cape Town By Air freight, Container ship or Road

See the best way to ship your freight from Alexandria, Egypt to Cape Town, South Africa by Air, Sea and Road. Compare transit times, frequency, emissions, sailing schedules and much more.

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Alexandria to Cape Town

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Air Freight

19h 8m, Every 1-2 days

513kg CO₂

Container Ship

23 days 1h, Every 1-2 weeks

1.12t CO₂

Road Freight

5 days 15h

70kg CO₂
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Alexandria to Cape Town by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Alexandria to Cape Town by plane will take about 19h 8m and departs from Borj El Arab International Airport (HBE) and arrives into Cape Town International Airport (CPT). There are flights departing every 1-2 days on this route. Qatar Airways is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing 2-4 times a week.

Quickest air route

Borj El Arab International Airport to Cape Town International Airport

Departs from

Departs from

19h 8m
Every 1-2 days
9,698 km
6,026 mi.
1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

513kg CO₂ (per 100kg)

Operating carriersDeparture frequencyAircraft types
Carrier Identifier: QRQatar Airways
2-4 times a weekAirbus A320+2 others
Carrier Identifier: TKTurkish Airlines
2-4 times a weekBoeing 737-800 (winglets)+4 others
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Alexandria to Cape Town by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Alexandria to Cape Town by ship will take about 23 days 1h and departs from Port Said (EGPSD) and arrives into Cape Town (ZACPT). There are vessels departing every 1-2 weeks on this route. MSC is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 2-4 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Port Said to Cape Town

Port of loading

Port of loading

23 days 1h
Every 1-2 weeks
10,933 km
6,793 mi.
1 transfer
2 stops

Estimated emissions

1.12t CO₂ (per TEU)

Service LinesService TypeDeparture frequencyServicing Carriers
Carrier Identifier: MSCU → ANGOLA
TransshipmentEvery 2-4 weeksMSC
Carrier Identifier: MSCU → USA TO SOUTH AFRICA
TransshipmentEvery 2-4 weeksMSC
Carrier Identifier: MSCU → USA TO SOUTH AFRICA
TransshipmentEvery 2-4 weeksMSC
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Alexandria to Cape Town by Road

It is also possible to transport goods by road from Alexandria to Cape Town. The total distance is around 7,349 km and will usually takes around 5 days 15h by road. Note: This time estimate is based on typical traffic conditions and does not take into consideration delays or congestion.

Quickest road route

Alexandria to Cape Town

5 days 15h
N/A
7,349 km
4,567 mi.
Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

70kg CO₂ (per 100kg)

Operating carriersDeparture frequencyVehicles
Carrier Identifier: default-truck-carrierTruck Operator
N/ATruck 40T
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