Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Algiers and Colombo is 46 days 23h. Ships depart from Alger (DZALG) and arrive at Colombo (LKCMB) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Algiers and Colombo?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Alger (DZALG) and arrive into Colombo (LKCMB) around 46 days 23h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM, Maersk and MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Algiers to Colombo takes around 1 day 18h. Flights depart from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) and arrive at Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Algiers and Colombo?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) and Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) depart 1-2 times a day. These flights are serviced by Emirates, Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines and the typical transit time is around 1 day 18h.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Algiers and Colombo by cargo ship is 7,385 Nautical Miles (13,677 Kilometres / 8,499 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Alger (DZALG) and Colombo (LKCMB).

Question 7

What is the distance between Algiers to Colombo by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Algiers and Colombo by air is around 8,616 Kilometres (5,354 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) and Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.15t - 1.39t CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Algiers to Colombo. 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 Algiers to Colombo?

Accepted Answer

340kg - 482kg CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Algiers to Colombo. 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
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER
Qatar Airways	Every 4-6 weeks	Boeing 777-300ER+5 others
Turkish Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-300
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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
CMA CGM	Every 2-4 weeks	BUXLINK+10 others
Maersk	Every 2-4 weeks	VICTORIA L+21 others
MSC	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC OLGA F+30 others
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