How long does it take to ship a container from Birmingham to Cairo by sea?

The shortest shipping time by sea between Birmingham and Cairo is 13 days 21h. Ships depart from London Gateway Port (GBLGP) and arrive at Port Said (EGPSD) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

How regularly do container ships travel between Birmingham and Cairo?

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from London Gateway Port (GBLGP) and arrive into Port Said (EGPSD) around 13 days 21h later. These services are operated by Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Maersk, CMA CGM, Maersk, Maersk, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, ANL, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM and CMA CGM.

How long does it take to send cargo from Birmingham to Cairo by air freight?

The quickest flight from Birmingham to Cairo takes around 11h 35m. Flights depart from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) and arrive at Cairo International Airport (CAI).

How often do planes fly between Birmingham and Cairo?

Scheduled flights between Birmingham International Airport (BHX) and Cairo International Airport (CAI) depart 1-2 times a week. These flights are serviced by Lufthansa, Air France, Eurowings, SunExpress, Vueling, Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines and the typical transit time is around 11h 35m.

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Birmingham and Cairo?

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Birmingham and Cairo. There are regular passenger aircraft however and they might be able to accommodate your cargo depending on its dimensions and weight.

What is the distance between Birmingham to Cairo by ship?

The distance between Birmingham and Cairo by cargo ship is 4,459 Nautical Miles (8,259 Kilometres / 5,132 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Southampton (GBSOU) and Sokhna (EGSOK).

What is the distance between Birmingham to Cairo by air?

The distance between Birmingham and Cairo by air is around 3,688 Kilometres (2,291 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Birmingham International Airport (BHX) and Cairo International Airport (CAI).

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Birmingham to Cairo by sea?

483kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Birmingham to Cairo. 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.

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from Birmingham to Cairo?

208kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Birmingham to Cairo. 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.

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Birmingham to Cairo by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Birmingham to Cairo by plane will take about 11h 35m and departs from Birmingham International Airport (BHX) and arrives into Cairo International Airport (CAI). There are flights departing 1-2 times a week on this route. Lufthansa is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing 1-2 times a week.

Quickest air route

Birmingham International Airport to Cairo International Airport

Departs from

BHX

Departs from

CAI

11h 35m: 1-2 times a week

3,688 km
2,291 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

208kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Lufthansa	1-2 times a week	Airbus A319+1 others
Air France	Every 1-2 days	Embraer 190+3 others
Eurowings	Every 1-2 weeks	Airbus A320+2 others
SunExpress	1-2 times a week	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)+1 others
Vueling	Every 1-2 weeks	Airbus A320+1 others
Lufthansa	2-4 times a day	Airbus A320neo+5 others
Turkish Airlines	2-4 times a day	Airbus A321neo+9 others

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Most frequent

Birmingham International Airport to Sphinx International Airport

Departs from

BHX

Departs from

SPX

12hrs: Every 1-2 days

3,879 km
2,410 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

270kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Pegasus Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-800+2 others
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Birmingham to Cairo by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Birmingham to Cairo by ship will take about 13 days 21h and departs from London Gateway Port (GBLGP) and arrives into Port Said (EGPSD). There are vessels departing every 1-2 weeks on this route. Maersk is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

London Gateway Port to Port Said

Port of loading

GBLGP

Port of loading

EGPSD

13 days 21h: Every 1-2 weeks

6,044 km
3,755 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

518kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
AE1 → FEW3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
IOS / ME1 → SE4 / AE19	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
NE2 / AE1 → SE4 / AE19	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
ME1 → FEW3	Transshipment	N/A	Maersk
AE1 → WAF3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
IOS / ME1 → SE4 / AE19	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
ME1 → WAF3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
ME1 → WAF3	Transshipment	N/A	Maersk
NEFGUI → NCLEVANT	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	CMA CGM
AE5 → Mawingu Express	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
AE5 → WAF3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
NEWMO → NCLEVANT / CMA - NCLEVANT	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, ANL
IOS / ME1 → JD1 / Jeddah 1	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
WCC → NCLEVANT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
NE2 / AE1 → JD1 / Jeddah 1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
IOS / ME1 → JD1 / Jeddah 1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
NEWMO → NCLEVANT / CMA - NCLEVANT	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ANL, CMA CGM
IOS / ME1 → JD1 / Jeddah 1	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
PCRFXL / CMA - PCRFXL → NCLEVANT / CMA - NCLEVANT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, ANL
NEWMO → NCLEVANT / CMA - NCLEVANT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, ANL

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Closest seaports

Southampton to Sokhna

Port of loading

GBSOU

Port of loading

EGSOK

19 days 12h: Every 1-2 weeks

8,259 km
5,132 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

483kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
OCR → BIGEX4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
OCR → REX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
OCR → SFT - Asia - Red Sea \| SLD - Asia - Red Sea	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
OCR → GULFJJS1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM

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Most frequent

London Gateway Port to Alexandria

Port of loading

GBLGP

Port of loading

EGALY

30 days 2h: 2-4 times a week

9,341 km
5,804 mi.

Direct
9 stops

Estimated emissions

633kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Levante Express	Direct	2-4 times a week	MSC
NWC UK To/From Greece & Turkiye Service → Line B	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
NEFGUI → NCLEVANT	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	CMA CGM
NE4 / AE5 → JD1 / Jeddah 1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
AE5 → Mawingu Express	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
AE5 → WAF3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
NEWMO → NCLEVANT / CMA - NCLEVANT	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, ANL
ME1 → SLN	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
ME1 → CRX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
AE1 → CRX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
ME1 → CRX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
NE4 / AE5 → EME / SLB	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
ME1 → SLN	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
NE4 / AE5 → EME / SLB	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
AE1 → SLN	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
NWC UK To/From Greece & Turkiye Service → Adriatic to E - Med	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
ECX → EME	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	Hapag-Lloyd
SAX / SAECS / SRX → EME / SLB / LEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, ONE
NWC UK To/From Greece & Turkiye Service → Black Sea & North Turkiye to Israel & Egypt	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MSC - Israel Express \| ZIM - ZNI → EME	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
WCC → NCLEVANT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
NEWMO → NCLEVANT / CMA - NCLEVANT	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ANL, CMA CGM
EWX → NET2 / BORL - NEIX \| DIAL - NET2 \| OOCL - NET2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
NWC To WAF → Levante Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
PCRFXL / CMA - PCRFXL → NCLEVANT / CMA - NCLEVANT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, ANL
AES → Levante Express	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
NEWMO → NCLEVANT / CMA - NCLEVANT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, ANL

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Ocean routes from Birmingham to Cairo

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Air Freight

11h 35m, 1-2 times a week

208kg CO₂e

Container Ship

13 days 21h, Every 1-2 weeks

518kg CO₂e

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Birmingham to Cairo By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Birmingham to Cairo by Air freight

Quickest air route

Birmingham International Airport to Cairo International Airport

Most frequent

Birmingham International Airport to Sphinx International Airport

Birmingham to Cairo by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

London Gateway Port to Port Said

Closest seaports

Southampton to Sokhna

Most frequent

London Gateway Port to Alexandria

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