Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Cairo and Norfolk is 21 days 22h. Ships depart from Port Said (EGPSD) and arrive at Norfolk (USORF) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Cairo and Norfolk?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Port Said (EGPSD) and arrive into Norfolk (USORF) around 21 days 22h later. These services are operated by Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, ZIM, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, MSC, Maersk, Maersk, ONE, Maersk and Maersk.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Cairo to Norfolk takes around 11h 57m. Flights depart from Cairo International Airport (CAI) and arrive at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Cairo and Norfolk?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by EgyptAir, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Lufthansa, Air France, Turkish Airlines, British Airways, Royal Air Maroc, Saudia and Qatar Airways and the typical transit time is around 11h 57m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Cairo and Norfolk by cargo ship is 6,629 Nautical Miles (12,276 Kilometres / 7,628 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Sokhna (EGSOK) and Norfolk (USORF).

Question 7

What is the distance between Cairo to Norfolk by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Cairo and Norfolk by air is around 9,393 Kilometres (5,837 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.22t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Cairo to Norfolk. 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 Cairo to Norfolk?

Accepted Answer

394kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Cairo to Norfolk. 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	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9
Austrian Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320+2 others
Lufthansa	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320neo+1 others
Lufthansa	1-2 times a day	Airbus A321neo+3 others
Air France	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+2 others
Turkish Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+8 others
British Airways	2-4 times a day	Airbus A321neo+3 others
Royal Air Maroc	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737MAX 8+3 others
Saudia	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-200+1 others
Qatar Airways	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
British Airways	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321neo+2 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
SE3 / AE15 → AL6 / TA12	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
Masiika2 → TA12	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
SE3 / AE15 → TEX / TA10	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
Masiika2 → TA10	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
WAF6 → TA12	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
SLA / ML - SLA → AL6 / TA12	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
SE4 / AE19 → AL6 / TA12	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
JD1 / JEDDAH 1 → AL6 / TA12	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
SE4 / AE19 → TEX / TA10	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
WAF6 → TA10	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
EM4 → ARKAS - USA \| TRKN - USM	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
SLA / ML - SLA → TEX / TA10	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
JD1 / JEDDAH 1 → TEX / TA10	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
WAF3 → TA12	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
WAF3 → TA10	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
EM2 → ARKAS - USA \| TRKN - USM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
SLB → TPX	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	Maersk
EM8 / E08 → TEX / TA10	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
EME / SLB → AL2 / TA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
MSC - Gioia Tauro to E-Med → ZCA	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ZIM
EM1 → AL7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
EM1 → AL7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
EM5 → AL7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
EM4 / E11 → TEX / TA10	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
Gioia Tauro to E-Med → EMUSA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
EM8 / E08 → TEX / TA10	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
EME / SLB → AL1 / TA3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
LEX → AT1	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	ONE
EM8 / E08 → TEX / TA10	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
EME / SLB → AL3 / TA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
CEX / CUL - AM1 \| GFS - FMS \| MARSA - FEM1 \| UNIG - UGL \| XPF - CEX → TUX / CMA - TUX \| COSCO - EMA \| ONE - EMA \| OOCL - EMA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, X-Press Feeders
RGI → INE	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
GULFEMIR → INDAMEX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
GULFEMIR → INDAMEX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
GULFJJS1 → INDAMEX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM

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Cairo to Norfolk By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Cairo to Norfolk by Air freight

Quickest air route

Cairo International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport

Most frequent

Cairo International Airport to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport

Cairo to Norfolk by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Port Said to Norfolk

Closest seaports

Sokhna to Norfolk

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