Dakar to Cairo By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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

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Dakar to Cairo

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Air Freight

14hrs, Every few hours

429kg CO₂

Container Ship

11 days 16h, Every 1-2 weeks

514kg CO₂

Road Freight

4 days 7h

50kg CO₂
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Dakar to Cairo by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Dakar to Cairo by plane will take about 14hrs and departs from Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) and arrives into Cairo International Airport (CAI). 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

Blaise Diagne International Airport to Cairo International Airport

Departs from

Departs from

14hrs
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 A321+1 others
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Air routes from Dakar to Cairo

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Dakar to Cairo by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Dakar to Cairo by ship will take about 11 days 16h and departs from Dakar (SNDKR) and arrives into Damietta (EGDAM). There are vessels departing every 1-2 weeks on this route. MSC is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Dakar to Damietta

Port of loading

Port of loading

11 days 16h
Every 1-2 weeks
7,015 km
4,359 mi.
Direct
3 stops

Estimated emissions

514kg 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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Closest seaports

Dakar to Sokhna Port

Port of loading

Port of loading

48 days 13h
1-2 times a week
28,056 km
17,433 mi.
2 transfers
1 stop

Estimated emissions

3.02t CO₂ (per TEU)

Service LinesService TypeDeparture frequencyServicing Carriers
Carrier Identifier: CMDUEURAF1 → → REX2
TransshipmentEvery 1-2 weeksCMA CGM
Carrier Identifier: CMDUEURAF3 → EPIC2 → GULFEMIR
TransshipmentEvery 2-4 weeksCMA CGM
Carrier Identifier: CMDUEURAF3 → EPIC2 → GULFEMIR
TransshipmentEvery 2-4 weeksCMA CGM
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Most frequent

Dakar to Port Said

Port of loading

Port of loading

15 days 18h
2-4 times a week
6,429 km
3,995 mi.
1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

595kg CO₂ (per TEU)

Service LinesService TypeDeparture frequencyServicing Carriers
Carrier Identifier: MAEUWAF2 → Jed-Med
TransshipmentEvery 1-2 weeksMaersk
Carrier Identifier: MAEUWAF2 → ME8
TransshipmentEvery 1-2 weeksMaersk
Carrier Identifier: MAEUWAF2 → L38
TransshipmentEvery 1-2 weeksMaersk
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Dakar to Cairo by Road

It is also possible to transport goods by road from Dakar to Cairo. 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

Dakar to Cairo

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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