Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Istanbul to Cairo by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Istanbul and Cairo is 7 days 22h. Ships depart from Ambarli (TRAMR) and arrive at Alexandria (EGALY) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Istanbul and Cairo?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Ambarli (TRAMR) and arrive into Alexandria (EGALY) around 7 days 22h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Istanbul to Cairo by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Istanbul to Cairo takes around 1 day 3h. Flights depart from Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) and arrive at Cairo International Airport (CAI).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Istanbul and Cairo?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Istanbul Sabiha Gökçen International Airport (SAW) and Cairo International Airport (CAI) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Nile Air and the typical transit time is around 1 day 3h.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Istanbul and Cairo?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Istanbul and Cairo. Cargo flights depart from İstanbul Airport (IST) and arrive at Cairo International Airport (CAI) with departures 1-2 times a week and a average flight time of around 1 day 3h. Turkish Airlines operates Boeing 777 Freighter on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Istanbul to Cairo by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Istanbul and Cairo by cargo ship is 863 Nautical Miles (1,598 Kilometres / 993 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Ambarli (TRAMR) and Alexandria (EGALY).

Question 7

What is the distance between Istanbul to Cairo by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Istanbul and Cairo by air is around 1,313 Kilometres (816 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between İstanbul Airport (IST) and Cairo International Airport (CAI).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Istanbul to Cairo by sea?

Accepted Answer

129kg CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Istanbul to Cairo. 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 Istanbul to Cairo?

Accepted Answer

61kg - 82kg CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Istanbul to Cairo. 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	Departs	Aircraft types
Nile Air	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320
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Operating carriers	Departs	Aircraft types
EgyptAir	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320neo+1 others
Turkish AirlinesF	1-2 times a week	Boeing 777 Freighter+2 others
Aegean Airlines	Every 1-2 weeks	Airbus A321neo+2 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
CMA CGM	Every 1-2 weeks	ATLANTIC MERCHANT
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