Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Alexandria to Helsinki by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Alexandria and Helsinki is 31 days 20h. Ships depart from Damietta (EGDAM) and arrive at Helsinki (FIHEL) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Alexandria and Helsinki?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Damietta (EGDAM) and arrive into Helsinki (FIHEL) around 31 days 20h later. These services are operated by MSC.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Alexandria to Helsinki by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Alexandria to Helsinki takes around 11h 50m. Flights depart from Sphinx International Airport (SPX) and arrive at Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Alexandria and Helsinki?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Sphinx International Airport (SPX) and Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) depart 1-2 times a week. These flights are serviced by Pegasus Airlines and Pegasus Airlines and the typical transit time is around 11h 50m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Alexandria and Helsinki?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Alexandria and Helsinki. Cargo flights depart from Cairo International Airport (CAI) and arrive at Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) with departures 2-4 times a day and a average flight time of around 11h 53m. Lufthansa operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Alexandria to Helsinki by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Alexandria and Helsinki by cargo ship is 5,229 Nautical Miles (9,683 Kilometres / 6,017 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Damietta (EGDAM) and Helsinki (FIHEL).

Question 7

What is the distance between Alexandria to Helsinki by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Alexandria and Helsinki by air is around 3,396 Kilometres (2,110 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Sphinx International Airport (SPX) and Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Alexandria to Helsinki by sea?

Accepted Answer

808kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Alexandria to Helsinki. 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 Alexandria to Helsinki?

Accepted Answer

270kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Alexandria to Helsinki. 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
Pegasus Airlines	1-2 times a week	Airbus A320
Pegasus Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321+2 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
LufthansaFreighter	2-4 times a day	Airbus A321neo+6 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Israel Express → BAL10	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
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