Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Colombo and Algiers is 30 days 3h. Ships depart from Colombo (LKCMB) and arrive at Alger (DZALG) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Colombo and Algiers?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Colombo (LKCMB) and arrive into Alger (DZALG) around 30 days 3h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM, Maersk, CMA CGM and CMA CGM.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Colombo to Algiers takes around 17h 59m. Flights depart from Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) and arrive at Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Colombo and Algiers?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) and Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) depart every 4-6 weeks. These flights are serviced by Saudia, Emirates, Turkish Airlines and Qatar Airways and the typical transit time is around 17h 59m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Colombo and Algiers. Cargo flights depart from Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) and arrive at Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) with departures 1-2 times a day and a average flight time of around 17h 59m. Turkish Airlines operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Colombo to Algiers by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Colombo and Algiers by cargo ship is 5,080 Nautical Miles (9,408 Kilometres / 5,846 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Colombo (LKCMB) and Alger (DZALG).

Question 7

What is the distance between Colombo to Algiers by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Colombo and Algiers by air is around 8,501 Kilometres (5,282 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) and Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

661kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Colombo to Algiers. 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 Algiers?

Accepted Answer

450kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Colombo to Algiers. 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
Saudia	Every 4-6 weeks	Boeing 787+2 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Turkish AirlinesFreighter	1-2 times a day	Boeing 787-9+7 others
Qatar Airways	Every 4-6 weeks	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
EPIC → WEMED2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
ME2 → Algerian Link 3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
MEDEX → WEMED2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
MEDEX → ALGA	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	CMA CGM

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Colombo to Algiers By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Colombo to Algiers by Air freight

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Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport

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