Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Nairobi and Algiers is 23 days 14h. Ships depart from Mombasa (KEMBA) and arrive at Alger (DZALG) with scheduled departures 2-4 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Nairobi and Algiers?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 2-4 times a week from Mombasa (KEMBA) and arrive into Alger (DZALG) around 23 days 14h later. These services are operated by MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC and MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Nairobi to Algiers takes around 15hrs. Flights depart from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and arrive at Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Nairobi and Algiers?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) depart every few hours. These flights are serviced by EgyptAir, Saudia, Turkish Airlines, Air France, Lufthansa and Emirates and the typical transit time is around 15hrs.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Nairobi 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

How long does it take to ship cargo from Nairobi to Algiers by road?

Accepted Answer

It will typically take around 4 days 10h to send cargo via road from Nairobi and Algiers. This duration does not factor in traffic, weather or other delays that may occur on route.

Question 7

What is the distance between Nairobi to Algiers by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Nairobi and Algiers by cargo ship is 5,327 Nautical Miles (9,865 Kilometres / 6,130 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Mombasa (KEMBA) and Alger (DZALG).

Question 8

What is the distance by road between Nairobi to Algiers?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Nairobi and Algiers by road is 7,983 Kilometres (4,960 Miles) and will typically take around 4 days 10h to drive (exluding including traffic and local conditions).

Question 9

What is the distance between Nairobi to Algiers by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Nairobi and Algiers by air is around 6,257 Kilometres (3,888 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG).

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

996kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Nairobi 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 11

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

Accepted Answer

276kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Nairobi 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
EgyptAir	Daily	Airbus A330-200 Freighter+2 others
Saudia	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-300+4 others
Turkish Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8+6 others
Air France	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+3 others
Lufthansa	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-300+5 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
→ Med Canadian Service → Turkiye - NAF to Black Sea Service	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
→ West Med to SAEC → Turkiye - NAF to Black Sea Service	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
→ Line B2 → Turkiye - NAF to Black Sea Service	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
→ Line B3 → Turkiye - NAF to Black Sea Service	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
→ Dragon → Algiers Express	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
→ West Med to Red Sea → Turkiye - NAF to Black Sea Service	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
→ Med Canadian Service → Algiers Ib	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
→ West Med to SAEC → Algiers Ib	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
→ West Med to Red Sea → Algiers Ib	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
→ West Med to Red Sea → Turkiye - NAF to Black Sea Service	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Vehicles
Truck Operator	N/A	Truck 40T
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