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 10h. 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 10h later. These services are operated by Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, CMA CGM, OOCL, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd.

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 12hrs. 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 1-2 times a week. These flights are serviced by EgyptAir, Lufthansa, Air France, Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines, British Airways, Austrian Airlines, Saudia, Qatar Airways and Emirates and the typical transit time is around 12hrs.

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 15,936 Nautical Miles (29,514 Kilometres / 18,339 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 9,727 Kilometres (6,044 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Raleigh Durham International Airport (RDU).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

4.37t 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

414kg 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	1-2 times a week	Boeing 787-9
Lufthansa	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320neo+3 others
Air France	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+2 others
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321neo+2 others
Turkish Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777 Freighter+5 others
British Airways	Daily	Airbus A320neo+3 others
Austrian Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320+1 others
Saudia	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-200+3 others
Qatar Airways	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+4 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Air France	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900+1 others
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321neo+2 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
British Airways	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320neo+2 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
SE4 / AE19 → AL6 / TA12	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
EMX / AEGEAN SEA → AL6 / TA12	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
FEW5 → TA12	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
SE4 / AE19 → US3 / TP15	Transshipment	N/A	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
JD1 / Jeddah 1 → US3 / TP15	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
WAF6 → TP15	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
WAF3 → TP15	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
EM4 → ARKAS - USA \| TRKN - USM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
JD1 / Jeddah 1 → AL6 / TA12	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
WAF3 → TA12	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
WAF6 → TA12	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
MEDEX / MINA / WM3 → TUX / EMA	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
WM3 → GEM - US3 \|\| HL - US3 \| ML - TP15	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	OOCL
EME / SLB → AL2 / TA1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
EM2 → ARKAS - USA \| TRKN - USM	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
EME / SLB → AL1 / TA3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
EM1 → AL7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
EM1 → AL7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
LEX → AT1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
EM5 → AL7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
EME / SLB → AL3 / TA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
SE1 → AA7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
BIGEX4 → INDAMEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
BIGEX4 → INDAMEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
GULFJJS1 → INDAMEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
RES3 / RS2 → AWE2 / ECX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
RES3 / RS2 → AWE7 / ECC3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
RES2 → SEA2 & AWE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
RES3 / RS2 → AWE2 / ECX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
RES2 → AWE2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
RES2 → AWE7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO

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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

Closest airports

Cairo International Airport to Raleigh Durham 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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