Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Bulgaria to Egypt by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Bulgaria and Egypt is 6 days. Ships depart from Varna (BGVAR) and arrive at Alexandria (EGALY) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Bulgaria and Egypt?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Varna (BGVAR) and arrive into Alexandria (EGALY) around 6 days later. These services are operated by ZIM, COSCO and Evergreen.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Bulgaria to Egypt by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Bulgaria to Egypt takes around 3hrs. Flights depart from Sofia Airport (SOF) and arrive at Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Bulgaria and Egypt?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Sofia Airport (SOF) and Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH) depart 1-2 times a week. These flights are serviced by Bulgaria Air, Pegasus Airlines and Turkish Airlines and the typical transit time is around 3hrs.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Bulgaria and Egypt?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Bulgaria and Egypt. Cargo flights depart from Sofia Airport (SOF) and arrive at Cairo International Airport (CAI) with departures Every 2-4 weeks and a average flight time of around 9h 50m. Turkish Airlines operates Boeing 747 Freighter on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Bulgaria to Egypt by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Bulgaria and Egypt by cargo ship is 1,463 Nautical Miles (2,710 Kilometres / 1,684 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Varna (BGVAR) and Alexandria (EGALY).

Question 7

What is the distance between Bulgaria to Egypt by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Bulgaria and Egypt by air is around 1,912 Kilometres (1,188 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Sofia Airport (SOF) and Sharm El Sheikh International Airport (SSH).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Bulgaria to Egypt by sea?

Accepted Answer

192kg - 300kg CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Bulgaria to Egypt. 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 Bulgaria to Egypt?

Accepted Answer

91kg - 140kg CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Bulgaria to Egypt. 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
Bulgaria Air	Every 2-4 weeks	Boeing 737-300
Pegasus Airlines	Every 1-2 weeks	Airbus A320+2 others
Turkish Airlines	Every 2-4 weeks	Boeing 737-900 (winglets)+4 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Aircraft types
Aegean Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320+1 others
Tarom	2-4 times a week	ATR 72+1 others
Turkish AirlinesF	Every 2-4 weeks	Boeing 747 Freighter+7 others
Austrian Airlines	Every 4-6 weeks	Embraer 190+3 others

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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
ZIM	Every 2-4 weeks	CONTSHIP JOY
COSCO	Every 2-4 weeks	CONTSHIP RUN+3 others
Evergreen	Every 2-4 weeks	UNI PHOENIX+1 others
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