Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Colombo and Algiers is 32 days 5h. Ships depart from Colombo (LKCMB) and arrive at Alger (DZALG) with scheduled departures 2-4 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Colombo and Algiers?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 2-4 times a week from Colombo (LKCMB) and arrive into Alger (DZALG) around 32 days 5h later. These services are operated by MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC and MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Colombo to Algiers takes around 18hrs. Flights depart from Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) and arrive at Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Colombo and Algiers?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) and Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) depart 2-4 times a day. These flights are serviced by Emirates, Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines and the typical transit time is around 18hrs.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Colombo and Algiers by cargo ship is 13,109 Nautical Miles (24,278 Kilometres / 15,086 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Colombo (LKCMB) and Alger (DZALG).

Question 7

What is the distance between Colombo to Algiers by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Colombo and Algiers by air is around 8,366 Kilometres (5,198 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) and Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.44t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Colombo to Algiers. 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 Colombo to Algiers?

Accepted Answer

356kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Colombo to Algiers. 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
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER
Qatar Airways	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-200+3 others
Turkish Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300+3 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Dragon → Turkiye - NAF to Black Sea Service	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Himalaya → Turkiye - NAF to Black Sea Service	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Himalaya → Turkiye - NAF to Black Sea Service	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Himalaya → Algiers Ib	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Dragon → Algiers Express	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
Dragon →	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
Dragon → Turkiye - NAF to Black Sea Service	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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