Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Dakar to Addis Ababa by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Dakar and Addis Ababa is 47 days 20h. Ships depart from Nouakchott (MRNKC) and arrive at Mogadishu (SOMGQ) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Dakar and Addis Ababa?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Nouakchott (MRNKC) and arrive into Mogadishu (SOMGQ) around 47 days 20h later. These services are operated by Maersk and Maersk.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Dakar to Addis Ababa by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Dakar to Addis Ababa takes around 10hrs. Flights depart from Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) and arrive at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Dakar and Addis Ababa?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) and Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Ethiopian Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Kenya Airways and Air Algerie and the typical transit time is around 10hrs.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Dakar and Addis Ababa?

Accepted Answer

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Dakar and Addis Ababa. There are regular passenger aircraft however and they might be able to accommodate your cargo depending on its dimensions and weight.

Question 6

How long does it take to ship cargo from Dakar to Addis Ababa by road?

Accepted Answer

It will typically take around 5 days 6h to send cargo via road from Dakar and Addis Ababa. This duration does not factor in traffic, weather or other delays that may occur on route.

Question 7

What is the distance between Dakar to Addis Ababa by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Dakar and Addis Ababa by cargo ship is 11,728 Nautical Miles (21,719 Kilometres / 13,496 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Nouakchott (MRNKC) and Mogadishu (SOMGQ).

Question 8

What is the distance by road between Dakar to Addis Ababa?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Dakar and Addis Ababa by road is 7,967 Kilometres (4,951 Miles) and will typically take around 5 days 6h to drive (exluding including traffic and local conditions).

Question 9

What is the distance between Dakar to Addis Ababa by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Dakar and Addis Ababa by air is around 6,108 Kilometres (3,795 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) and Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD).

Question 10

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Dakar to Addis Ababa by sea?

Accepted Answer

1.6t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Dakar to Addis Ababa. 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 11

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from Dakar to Addis Ababa?

Accepted Answer

485kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Dakar to Addis Ababa. 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 Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-200LR
Turkish Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300+2 others
Kenya Airways	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)+1 others
Air Algerie	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
WAF10 → ME11 → Musafir	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
WAF10 → ME1 → Musafir	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Vehicles
Truck Operator	N/A	Truck 40T
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