Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Addis Ababa to Douala by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Addis Ababa and Douala is 52 days 10h. Ships depart from Djibouti (DJJIB) and arrive at Tincan (NGTIN) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Addis Ababa and Douala?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Djibouti (DJJIB) and arrive into Tincan (NGTIN) around 52 days 10h later. These services are operated by PIL.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Addis Ababa to Douala by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Addis Ababa to Douala takes around 1 day 12h. Flights depart from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) and arrive at Douala International Airport (DLA).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Addis Ababa and Douala?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) and Douala International Airport (DLA) depart 1-2 times a day. These flights are serviced by Kenya Airways and EgyptAir and the typical transit time is around 1 day 12h.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Addis Ababa and Douala?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Addis Ababa and Douala. Cargo flights depart from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) and arrive at Douala International Airport (DLA) with departures Every 1-2 days and a average flight time of around 1 day 12h. Kenya Airways operates Boeing 737-300 Freighter on this route.

Question 6

How long does it take to ship cargo from Addis Ababa to Douala by road?

Accepted Answer

It will typically take around 3 days 15h to send cargo via road from Addis Ababa and Douala. This duration does not factor in traffic, weather or other delays that may occur on route.

Question 7

What is the distance between Addis Ababa to Douala by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Addis Ababa and Douala by cargo ship is 13,882 Nautical Miles (25,710 Kilometres / 15,975 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Djibouti (DJJIB) and Onne (NGONN).

Question 8

What is the distance by road between Addis Ababa to Douala?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Addis Ababa and Douala by road is 5,199 Kilometres (3,230 Miles) and will typically take around 3 days 15h to drive (exluding including traffic and local conditions).

Question 9

What is the distance between Addis Ababa to Douala by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Addis Ababa and Douala by air is around 4,267 Kilometres (2,652 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) and Douala International Airport (DLA).

Question 10

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Addis Ababa to Douala by sea?

Accepted Answer

2.07t CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Addis Ababa to Douala. 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 Addis Ababa to Douala?

Accepted Answer

243kg - 383kg CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Addis Ababa to Douala. 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	Departs	Aircraft types
Kenya AirwaysF	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-300 Freighter+1 others
EgyptAir	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737-800
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Operating carriers	Departs	Aircraft types
Ethiopian AirlinesF	Every 1-2 weeks	Airbus A350-900 Freighter+2 others
Kenya AirwaysF	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 737-300 Freighter+3 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
PIL	Every 2-4 weeks	KOTA CAHAYA+12 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
PIL	Every 2-4 weeks	KOTA CAHAYA+12 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
Truck Operator	N/A	Truck 40T
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Addis Ababa to Douala By Air freight, Cargo ship or Road

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