Cairo to Dakar By Air freight, Container ship or Road

See the best way to ship your freight from Cairo, Egypt to Dakar, by Air, Sea and Road. Compare transit times, frequency, emissions, sailing schedules and much more.

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Cairo to Dakar

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Air Freight

15hrs, Every few hours

429kg CO₂

Container Ship

13 days 21h, 2-4 times a week

660kg CO₂

Road Freight

4 days 7h

50kg CO₂
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Cairo to Dakar by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Cairo to Dakar by plane will take about 15hrs and departs from Cairo International Airport (CAI) and arrives into Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS). There are flights departing every few hours on this route. Air Algerie is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing every 1-2 days.

Quickest air route

Cairo International Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport

Departs from

Departs from

15hrs
Every few hours
5,880 km
3,654 mi.
1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

429kg CO₂ (per 100kg)

Operating carriersDeparture frequencyAircraft types
Carrier Identifier: AHAir Algerie
Every 1-2 daysBoeing 737-800 (winglets)+2 others
Carrier Identifier: ATRoyal Air Maroc
Every 1-2 daysBoeing 737-800 (winglets)+2 others
Carrier Identifier: IBIberia
Every 1-2 daysAirbus A321neo+1 others
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Air routes from Cairo to Dakar

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Cairo to Dakar by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Cairo to Dakar by ship will take about 13 days 21h and departs from Port Said (EGPSD) and arrives into Dakar (SNDKR). There are vessels departing 2-4 times a week on this route. Maersk is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Port Said to Dakar

Port of loading

Port of loading

13 days 21h
2-4 times a week
6,429 km
3,995 mi.
1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

660kg CO₂ (per TEU)

Service LinesService TypeDeparture frequencyServicing Carriers
Carrier Identifier: MAEUL38 → WAF2
TransshipmentEvery 1-2 weeksMaersk
Carrier Identifier: MAEUJed-Med → WAF2
TransshipmentEvery 1-2 weeksMaersk
Carrier Identifier: MAEUWAF6 → WAF2
TransshipmentEvery 1-2 weeksMaersk
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Closest seaports

Damietta to Dakar

Port of loading

Port of loading

19 days 6h
Every 1-2 weeks
7,789 km
4,840 mi.
Direct
4 stops

Estimated emissions

570kg CO₂ (per TEU)

Service LinesService TypeDeparture frequencyServicing Carriers
Carrier Identifier: MSCUWest Africa / Türkiye-West Med-WAF
DirectEvery 1-2 weeksMSC, MESSL
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Cargo flights

Alexandria to Dakar

Port of loading

Port of loading

16 days 11h
Daily
6,270 km
3,896 mi.
1 transfer
1 stop

Estimated emissions

605kg CO₂ (per TEU)

Service LinesService TypeDeparture frequencyServicing Carriers
Carrier Identifier: ONEYNEX → ARS
TransshipmentEvery 1-2 weeksONE
Carrier Identifier: CMDUNCLEVANT → BIJAGOS
TransshipmentEvery 1-2 weeksCMA CGM
Carrier Identifier: CMDUNCLEVANT → EURAF1
TransshipmentEvery 1-2 weeksCMA CGM
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Cairo to Dakar by Road

It is also possible to transport goods by road from Cairo to Dakar. The total distance is around 5,254 km and will usually takes around 4 days 7h by road. Note: This time estimate is based on typical traffic conditions and does not take into consideration delays or congestion.

Quickest road route

Cairo to Dakar

4 days 7h
N/A
5,254 km
3,265 mi.
Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

50kg CO₂ (per 100kg)

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