Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Cairo and Quito is 30 days 6h. Ships depart from Damietta (EGDAM) and arrive at Cartagena (COCTG) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Cairo and Quito?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Damietta (EGDAM) and arrive into Cartagena (COCTG) around 30 days 6h later. These services are operated by Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM and MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Cairo to Quito takes around 1 day 23h. Flights depart from Cairo International Airport (CAI) and arrive at Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Cairo and Quito?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Iberia and the typical transit time is around 1 day 23h.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Cairo and Quito by cargo ship is 18,425 Nautical Miles (34,122 Kilometres / 21,203 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Sokhna Port (EGSOK) and Guayaquil (ECGYE).

Question 7

What is the distance between Cairo to Quito by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Cairo and Quito by air is around 12,140 Kilometres (7,544 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

2.69t CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Cairo to Quito. 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 Quito?

Accepted Answer

311kg CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Cairo to Quito. 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
Iberia	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321neo+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
Hapag-Lloyd	Every 1-2 weeks	EXPRESS ATHENS+48 others
CMA CGM	Every 2-4 weeks	APL SOUTHAMPTON+16 others
MSC	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC LORETTA+50 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
PIL	Every 2-4 weeks	KOTA CAHAYA+9 others
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Cairo to Quito By Air freight, Cargo ship or Road

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Cairo to Quito by Air freight

Quickest air route

Cairo International Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport

Cairo to Quito by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Damietta to Cartagena

Closest seaports

Sokhna Port to Guayaquil

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