Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Belfast to Cairo by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Belfast and Cairo is 20 days 18h. Ships depart from Belfast (GBBEL) and arrive at Alexandria (EGALY) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Belfast and Cairo?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Belfast (GBBEL) and arrive into Alexandria (EGALY) around 20 days 18h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Belfast to Cairo by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Belfast to Cairo takes around 12h 23m. Flights depart from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) and arrive at Cairo International Airport (CAI).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Belfast and Cairo?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) and Cairo International Airport (CAI) depart 1-2 times a day. These flights are serviced by British Airways and the typical transit time is around 12h 23m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Belfast and Cairo?

Accepted Answer

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Belfast and Cairo. 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 Belfast to Cairo by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Belfast and Cairo by cargo ship is 3,916 Nautical Miles (7,252 Kilometres / 4,506 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Belfast (GBBEL) and Port Said (EGPSD).

Question 7

What is the distance between Belfast to Cairo by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Belfast and Cairo by air is around 4,041 Kilometres (2,511 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) and Cairo International Airport (CAI).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Belfast to Cairo by sea?

Accepted Answer

866kg CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Belfast to Cairo. 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 Belfast to Cairo?

Accepted Answer

123kg CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Belfast to Cairo. 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
British Airways	1-2 times a day	Airbus A320neo+3 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
WCUKS6 → CALFB → NCLEVANT	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
WCUKS6 → CALFB → NCLEVANT	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
More Details	See carrier information, sailing schedules and estimated emissions

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