Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Cairo and Algiers is 8 days 17h. Ships depart from Alexandria (EGALY) and arrive at Alger (DZALG) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Cairo and Algiers?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Alexandria (EGALY) and arrive into Alger (DZALG) around 8 days 17h later. These services are operated by SFT, CMA CGM, MSC, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, Tarros, Tarros and X-Press Feeders.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Cairo to Algiers takes around 4h 8m. Flights depart from Cairo International Airport (CAI) and arrive at Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Cairo and Algiers?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) depart 2-4 times a day. These flights are serviced by EgyptAir, Air Algerie, Tunisair, Vueling and Turkish Airlines and the typical transit time is around 4h 8m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Cairo and Algiers. Cargo flights depart from Cairo International Airport (CAI) and arrive at Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) with departures 1-2 times a day and a average flight time of around 4h 8m. EgyptAir operates  on this route.

Question 6

How long does it take to ship cargo from Cairo to Algiers by road?

Accepted Answer

It will typically take around 1 day 14h to send cargo via road from Cairo and Algiers. This duration does not factor in traffic, weather or other delays that may occur on route.

Question 7

What is the distance between Cairo to Algiers by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Cairo and Algiers by cargo ship is 1,544 Nautical Miles (2,859 Kilometres / 1,777 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Port Said (EGPSD) and Alger (DZALG).

Question 8

What is the distance by road between Cairo to Algiers?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Cairo and Algiers by road is 3,329 Kilometres (2,069 Miles) and will typically take around 1 day 14h to drive (exluding including traffic and local conditions).

Question 9

What is the distance between Cairo to Algiers by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Cairo and Algiers by air is around 2,709 Kilometres (1,683 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG).

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

300kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Cairo to Algiers. 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 Cairo to Algiers?

Accepted Answer

212kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Cairo to Algiers. 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
EgyptAirFreighter	1-2 times a day	Boeing 737-800 Freighter (winglets)+2 others
Air Algerie	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320+2 others
Tunisair	Every 1-2 weeks	Airbus A320+1 others
Vueling	Every 1-2 weeks	Airbus A321
Turkish Airlines	2-4 times a day	Airbus A330-200 Freighter+6 others

More Details	See carrier information, flight schedules and estimated emissions

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
CAX	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	SFT, HAIJ, SLD
NCLEVANT → WEMED2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
Gioia Tauro to E-Med → Turkiye - NAF to Black Sea Service	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MPS → ALGA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
MPS → ALGA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
GPS → CNAN - SIFAX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Tarros
GPS → CNAN - SIFAX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Tarros
ITX → AAK - TAS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	X-Press Feeders

More Details	See carrier information, sailing schedules and estimated emissions

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
WEMED2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
WAF3 → Algerian Link 3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
More Details	See carrier information, sailing schedules and estimated emissions

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Vehicles
Truck Operator	N/A	Truck 40T
More Details	See carrier information, schedules and estimated emissions

Cairo to Algiers By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Map / Route overview

Compare shipping modes

Air Freight

Container Ship

Road Freight

About Fluent Cargo

Cairo to Algiers by Air freight

Quickest air route

Cairo International Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport

Cairo to Algiers by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Alexandria to Alger

Closest seaports

Port Said to Alger

Cairo to Algiers by Road

Quickest road route

Cairo to Algiers

More about shipping cargo and freight from Cairo to Algiers by Air, Ocean and Road

Shipping from Cairo

Shipping to Algiers