Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Colombia to Ethiopia by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Colombia and Ethiopia is 36 days 19h. Ships depart from Cartagena (COCTG) and arrive at Djibouti (DJJIB) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Colombia and Ethiopia?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Cartagena (COCTG) and arrive into Djibouti (DJJIB) around 36 days 19h later. These services are operated by COSCO, CMA CGM, COSCO and CMA CGM.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Colombia to Ethiopia by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Colombia to Ethiopia takes around 1 day 1h. Flights depart from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) and arrive at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Colombia and Ethiopia?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between El Dorado International Airport (BOG) and Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) depart every 1-2 weeks. These flights are serviced by Ethiopian Airlines and Emirates and the typical transit time is around 1 day 1h.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Colombia and Ethiopia?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Colombia and Ethiopia. Cargo flights depart from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) and arrive at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) with departures Every 1-2 weeks and a average flight time of around 1 day 1h. Ethiopian Airlines operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Colombia to Ethiopia by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Colombia and Ethiopia by cargo ship is 8,997 Nautical Miles (16,662 Kilometres / 10,353 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Cartagena (COCTG) and Djibouti (DJJIB).

Question 7

What is the distance between Colombia to Ethiopia by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Colombia and Ethiopia by air is around 14,440 Kilometres (8,972 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between El Dorado International Airport (BOG) and Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Colombia to Ethiopia by sea?

Accepted Answer

1.44t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Colombia to Ethiopia. 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 Colombia to Ethiopia?

Accepted Answer

718kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Colombia to Ethiopia. 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
Ethiopian AirlinesFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+1 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
GCO → AEM2 → RES2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
WCC → PEX2 → REX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
EWX → CAX1 → RES2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
MEDCARIB → MEX → REX2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
M2X → REX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
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Colombia to Ethiopia By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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El Dorado International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport

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Cartagena to Djibouti

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Buenaventura to Djibouti

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