Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Algiers and Colombo is 34 days 20h. Ships depart from Alger (DZALG) and arrive at Colombo (LKCMB) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Algiers and Colombo?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Alger (DZALG) and arrive into Colombo (LKCMB) around 34 days 20h later. These services are operated by MSC, MSC, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, MSC and MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Algiers to Colombo takes around 16h 51m. Flights depart from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) and arrive at Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Algiers and Colombo?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) and Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) depart 2-4 times a day. These flights are serviced by Qatar Airways, Emirates and Turkish Airlines and the typical transit time is around 16h 51m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

What is the distance between Algiers to Colombo by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Algiers and Colombo by cargo ship is 12,740 Nautical Miles (23,594 Kilometres / 14,661 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Alger (DZALG) and Colombo (LKCMB).

Question 7

What is the distance between Algiers to Colombo by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Algiers and Colombo by air is around 8,354 Kilometres (5,191 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) and Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.36t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Algiers to Colombo. 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 9

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

Accepted Answer

424kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Algiers to Colombo. 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
Qatar Airways	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300+3 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER
Turkish Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)+3 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Algiers Ib → Israel Express → Swan-Sentosa	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
Algiers Ib → Israel Express → IPAK	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
WEMED2 → BEX2 → CJX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
WEMED2 → BEX2 → ASEA	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
Turkiye - NAF to Black Sea Service → Turkiye to/from UK West Coast → IPAK	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
Turkiye - NAF to Black Sea Service → Lion → IPAK	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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