How long does it take to ship a container from London to Alexandria by sea?

The shortest shipping time by sea between London and Alexandria is 18 days 3h. Ships depart from London Gateway Port (GBLGP) and arrive at Alexandria (EGALY) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

How regularly do container ships travel between London and Alexandria?

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from London Gateway Port (GBLGP) and arrive into Alexandria (EGALY) around 18 days 3h later. These services are operated by Maersk, CMA CGM, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, MSC, Maersk, CMA CGM, ONE, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, MSC, COSCO, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, MSC and ANL.

How long does it take to send cargo from London to Alexandria by air freight?

The quickest flight from London to Alexandria takes around 4h 52m. Flights depart from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and arrive at Cairo International Airport (CAI).

How often do planes fly between London and Alexandria?

Scheduled flights between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Cairo International Airport (CAI) depart every few hours. These flights are serviced by EgyptAir, British Airways, Aegean Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Eurowings, MEA, Tunisair, LOT, Air Algerie and Turkish Airlines and the typical transit time is around 4h 52m.

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between London and Alexandria?

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

What is the distance between London to Alexandria by ship?

The distance between London and Alexandria by cargo ship is 4,362 Nautical Miles (8,078 Kilometres / 5,019 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Tilbury (GBTIL) and Alexandria (EGALY).

What is the distance between London to Alexandria by air?

The distance between London and Alexandria by air is around 3,833 Kilometres (2,381 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and El Alamein International Airport (DBB).

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from London to Alexandria by sea?

647kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from London to Alexandria. 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.

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from London to Alexandria?

220kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from London to Alexandria. 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.

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London to Alexandria By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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London to Alexandria by Air freight

The quickest way to get from London to Alexandria by plane will take about 4h 52m and departs from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and arrives into Cairo International Airport (CAI). There are flights departing every few hours on this route. EgyptAir is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing 2-4 times a day.

Quickest air route

London Heathrow Airport to Cairo International Airport

Departs from

LHR

Departs from

CAI

4h 52m: Every few hours

3,537 km
2,198 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

183kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
EgyptAir	2-4 times a day	Airbus A350-900+2 others
British Airways	1-2 times a day	Airbus A321neo+1 others
Aegean Airlines	1-2 times a day	Airbus A321neo+3 others
Austrian Airlines	Daily	Airbus A320neo+1 others
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320neo+1 others
Eurowings	Every 1-2 weeks	Airbus A319+2 others
MEA	Daily	Airbus A321neo+2 others
Tunisair	Every 1-2 weeks	Airbus A320neo+1 others
LOT	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8
Air Algerie	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737MAX 8+3 others
Turkish Airlines	Every few hours	Airbus A321neo+8 others

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Closest airports

London Heathrow Airport to El Alamein International Airport

Departs from

LHR

Departs from

DBB

12hrs: Every 1-2 weeks

3,833 km
2,381 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

220kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
EgyptAir	Every 1-2 weeks	Airbus A350-900+4 others
Saudia	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 787-9+3 others
Saudia	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777+2 others
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London to Alexandria by Container ship

The quickest way to get from London to Alexandria by ship will take about 18 days 3h and departs from London Gateway Port (GBLGP) and arrives into Alexandria (EGALY). There are vessels departing every 1-2 weeks on this route. Maersk is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

London Gateway Port to Alexandria

Port of loading

GBLGP

Port of loading

EGALY

18 days 3h: Every 1-2 weeks

7,654 km
4,756 mi.

1 transfer
1 stop

Estimated emissions

654kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NE4 / AE5 → SLA / ML - SLA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
NEFGUI → NCLEVANT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
AE1 → WAF7	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
ME1 → SLN	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	Maersk
AE1 → SLN	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
NWC UK To/From Greece & Turkiye Service → Black Sea & North Turkiye to Israel & Egypt	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NE4 / AE5 → EME / SLB	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
NEWMO → NCLEVANT / CMA - NCLEVANT	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, ANL
SAX / SAECS / SRX → EME / SLB / LEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
MSC - Israel Express \| ZIM - ZNI → EME	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
ECX → EME	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
NEWMO → NCLEVANT / CMA - NCLEVANT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, ANL
NWC To WAF → Levante Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
EWX → NET2 / BORL - NEIX \| DIAL - NET2 \| OOCL - NET2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
WCC → NCLEVANT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
NEWMO → NCLEVANT / CMA - NCLEVANT	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	CMA CGM, ANL
AES → Levante Express	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
PCRFXL / CMA - PCRFXL → NCLEVANT / CMA - NCLEVANT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ANL, CMA CGM

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Closest seaports

Tilbury to Alexandria

Port of loading

GBTIL

Port of loading

EGALY

20 days 6h: Every 1-2 weeks

8,078 km
5,019 mi.

Direct
4 stops

Estimated emissions

647kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
EME / SLB / LEX	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE
EME / SLB → SLA / ML - SLA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
EURAF1 → NCLEVANT	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
PGE → NCLEVANT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
BALT2 → NCLEVANT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
HLX → NCLEVANT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
SCUK → NCLEVANT	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	CMA CGM
PGE → MPS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM

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Most frequent

Felixstowe to Alexandria

Port of loading

GBFXT

Port of loading

EGALY

26 days 8h: 1-2 times a week

9,074 km
5,638 mi.

Direct
6 stops

Estimated emissions

768kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NEIX / NET2 / BORL - NEIX \| DIAL - NET2 \| OOCL - NET2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, Borchard, DIAL
NCLEVANT / CMA - NCLEVANT	Direct	1-2 times a week	ANL, CMA CGM
FE3 → LEX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
FE6 → LEX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
FAL8 → NCLEVANT	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
FEMEX1 → NCLEVANT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
AEU9 / LL7 → NET2 / BORL - NEIX \| DIAL - NET2 \| OOCL - NET2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
HAIJ - CAX \| SFT - CAX \| SLD - CAX → NCLEVANT	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
NWC To/From Spain and Portugal → Levante Express	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
Mexico Gulf Express → Levante Express	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
FAL6 → NCLEVANT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
AEU5 / LL6 → NET2 / BORL - NEIX \| DIAL - NET2 \| OOCL - NET2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
Condor → Levante Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Swan → Levante Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC to/from Turkey - Marmara → Levante Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NES / NET / BORL - NES \| DIAL - NET \| HL - EMX \| ML - AEGEAN SEA \| OOCL - NET \| TRKN - NWC → NEIX / NET2 / BORL - NEIX \| DIAL - NET2 \| OOCL - NET2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Borchard, DIAL, OOCL
IPAK → Levante Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Britannia → Levante Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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Ocean routes from London to Alexandria

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Air Freight

4h 52m, Every few hours

183kg CO₂e

Container Ship

18 days 3h, Every 1-2 weeks

654kg CO₂e

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London to Alexandria By Air freight, Container ship or Road

London to Alexandria by Air freight

Quickest air route

London Heathrow Airport to Cairo International Airport

Closest airports

London Heathrow Airport to El Alamein International Airport

London to Alexandria by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

London Gateway Port to Alexandria

Closest seaports

Tilbury to Alexandria

Most frequent

Felixstowe to Alexandria

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