Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Douala and Addis Ababa is 57 days 15h. Ships depart from Kribi (CMKBI) and arrive at Djibouti (DJJIB) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Kribi (CMKBI) and arrive into Djibouti (DJJIB) around 57 days 15h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM and CMA CGM.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Douala to Addis Ababa takes around 5h 22m. Flights depart from Douala International Airport (DLA) and arrive at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Douala and Addis Ababa?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Douala International Airport (DLA) and Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) depart 1-2 times a day. These flights are serviced by Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways and Ethiopian Airlines and the typical transit time is around 5h 22m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Douala 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 Douala to Addis Ababa by road?

Accepted Answer

It will typically take around 3 days 15h to send cargo via road from Douala 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 Douala to Addis Ababa by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Douala and Addis Ababa by cargo ship is 17,199 Nautical Miles (31,852 Kilometres / 19,792 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Kribi (CMKBI) and Djibouti (DJJIB).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Douala and Addis Ababa by road is 5,205 Kilometres (3,234 Miles) and will typically take around 3 days 15h to drive (exluding including traffic and local conditions).

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Douala and Addis Ababa by air is around 3,263 Kilometres (2,027 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Douala International Airport (DLA) and Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD).

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

2.36t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Douala 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 Douala to Addis Ababa?

Accepted Answer

207kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Douala 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	1-2 times a day	Boeing 787-9+3 others
Kenya Airways	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 737-300 Freighter+1 others
Ethiopian Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+2 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
WAX1 → REX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
WAX1 → REX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Vehicles
Truck Operator	N/A	Truck 40T
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Douala to Addis Ababa By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Douala to Addis Ababa by Air freight

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Douala International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport

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