Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Colombo to Algeciras by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Colombo and Algeciras is 23 days 9h. Ships depart from Colombo (LKCMB) and arrive at Algeciras (ESALG) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Colombo and Algeciras?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Colombo (LKCMB) and arrive into Algeciras (ESALG) around 23 days 9h later. These services are operated by Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, Maersk, Maersk, HMM, Hapag-Lloyd, HMM, CMA CGM, HMM, CMA CGM and COSCO.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Colombo to Algeciras by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Colombo to Algeciras takes around 18hrs. Flights depart from Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) and arrive at Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Colombo and Algeciras?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) and Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines and Gulf Air and the typical transit time is around 18hrs.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Colombo and Algeciras?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Colombo and Algeciras by cargo ship is 5,425 Nautical Miles (10,047 Kilometres / 6,243 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Colombo (LKCMB) and Algeciras (ESALG).

Question 7

What is the distance between Colombo to Algeciras by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Colombo and Algeciras by air is around 9,043 Kilometres (5,619 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) and Málaga-Costa del Sol Airport (AGP).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Colombo to Algeciras by sea?

Accepted Answer

492kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Colombo to Algeciras. 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 Colombo to Algeciras?

Accepted Answer

436kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Colombo to Algeciras. 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
Qatar Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+3 others
Etihad Airways	2-4 times a week	Airbus A321+2 others
Turkish Airlines	1-2 times a day	Airbus A330-300+5 others
Gulf Air	2-4 times a week	Airbus A321neo

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
IEX / ME2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
SE1 / AE12	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
EPIC → WAZZAN	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	CMA CGM
EPIC → SPIX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
EPIC → ML - WAF10	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
EPIC → ML - WAF10	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
EPIC → SIRIUS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
EPIC → SPIX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
EPIC → EURAF5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
EPIC → EURAF5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
EPIC → EURAF5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
EPIC → WAZZAN	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	CMA CGM
EPIC → WAZZAN	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	CMA CGM
EPIC → SIRIUS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
EPIC → SIRIUS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
Peru Feeder → WAF6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Safina → AE12	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
AGI → FIM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM
MIAX / AIM → SAX / SRX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, ONE
AGI → FIM	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	HMM
EPIC → MOSHT1	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	CMA CGM
AGI → FIM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM
EPIC → MOSHT1	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	CMA CGM
AEU9 / LL7 → ESE2 / EEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL

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Colombo to Algeciras By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Colombo to Algeciras by Air freight

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