Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Algiers and Nairobi is 48 days 20h. Ships depart from Skikda (DZSKI) and arrive at Lamu (KELAU) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Algiers and Nairobi?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Skikda (DZSKI) and arrive into Lamu (KELAU) around 48 days 20h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Algiers to Nairobi takes around 14h 41m. Flights depart from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) and arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Algiers and Nairobi?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by EgyptAir, Saudia, Lufthansa, Air France, Emirates, Turkish Airlines and Qatar Airways and the typical transit time is around 14h 41m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

What is the distance between Algiers to Nairobi by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Algiers and Nairobi by cargo ship is 10,551 Nautical Miles (19,540 Kilometres / 12,142 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Skikda (DZSKI) and Lamu (KELAU).

Question 8

What is the distance by road between Algiers to Nairobi?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Algiers and Nairobi by road is 7,965 Kilometres (4,949 Miles) and will typically take around 4 days 10h to drive (exluding including traffic and local conditions).

Question 9

What is the distance between Algiers to Nairobi by air?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

1.49t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Algiers to Nairobi. 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 Algiers to Nairobi?

Accepted Answer

414kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Algiers to Nairobi. 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	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-800+1 others
Saudia	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777+4 others
Lufthansa	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320+5 others
Air France	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320+3 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER
Turkish Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321neo+6 others
Qatar Airways	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300+4 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
ALGERIA → NEWMO → KARIBU	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Vehicles
Truck Operator	N/A	Truck 40T
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