Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Algiers to Cape Town by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Algiers and Cape Town is 32 days 10h. Ships depart from Ghazaouet (DZGHZ) and arrive at Cape Town (ZACPT) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Algiers and Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Ghazaouet (DZGHZ) and arrive into Cape Town (ZACPT) around 32 days 10h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Algiers to Cape Town by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Algiers to Cape Town takes around 19h 54m. Flights depart from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) and arrive at Cape Town International Airport (CPT).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Algiers and Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) depart 2-4 times a day. These flights are serviced by Air France, Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways and Emirates and the typical transit time is around 19h 54m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Algiers and Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

How long does it take to ship cargo from Algiers to Cape Town by road?

Accepted Answer

It will typically take around 6 days 14h to send cargo via road from Algiers and Cape Town. This duration does not factor in traffic, weather or other delays that may occur on route.

Question 7

What is the distance between Algiers to Cape Town by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Algiers and Cape Town by cargo ship is 11,496 Nautical Miles (21,290 Kilometres / 13,229 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Skikda (DZSKI) and Cape Town (ZACPT).

Question 8

What is the distance by road between Algiers to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Algiers and Cape Town by road is 10,729 Kilometres (6,667 Miles) and will typically take around 6 days 14h to drive (exluding including traffic and local conditions).

Question 9

What is the distance between Algiers to Cape Town by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Algiers and Cape Town by air is around 10,746 Kilometres (6,677 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT).

Question 10

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Algiers to Cape Town by sea?

Accepted Answer

1.66t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Algiers to Cape Town. 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.

Question 11

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from Algiers to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

463kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Algiers to Cape Town. 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.

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Air France	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320+3 others
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A319+3 others
Turkish Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)+3 others
Qatar Airways	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300+1 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
AGAPOMEZ → EURAF5 → MIDAS1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
ALGERIA → NEWMO → CPTFEED	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Vehicles
Truck Operator	N/A	Truck 40T
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