Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Madrid and Dakar is 12 days 18h. Ships depart from Valencia (ESVLC) and arrive at Nouakchott (MRNKC) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Madrid and Dakar?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Valencia (ESVLC) and arrive into Nouakchott (MRNKC) around 12 days 18h later. These services are operated by MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Madrid to Dakar takes around 1 day 5h. Flights depart from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and arrive at Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Madrid and Dakar?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) depart 1-2 times a day. These flights are serviced by Iberia, Royal Air Maroc, TAP Air Portugal and Air Algerie and the typical transit time is around 1 day 5h.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Madrid and Dakar. Cargo flights depart from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and arrive at Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport (DKR) with departures 2-4 times a week and a average flight time of around 1 day 13h. Swiftair operates Boeing 737-400 Freighter and ATR 72 Freighter on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Madrid to Dakar by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Madrid and Dakar by cargo ship is 2,160 Nautical Miles (4,001 Kilometres / 2,486 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Valencia (ESVLC) and Dakar (SNDKR).

Question 7

What is the distance between Madrid to Dakar by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Madrid and Dakar by air is around 3,326 Kilometres (2,067 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport (DKR).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

360kg - 434kg CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Madrid to Dakar. 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 Madrid to Dakar?

Accepted Answer

263kg - 279kg CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Madrid to Dakar. 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
Iberia	1-2 times a day	Airbus A321
Royal Air Maroc	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)+4 others
TAP Air Portugal	1-2 times a week	Embraer 190+5 others
Air Algerie	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 737-700+2 others

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Operating carriers	Departs	Aircraft types
SwiftairF	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737-400 Freighter+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
MSC	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC DYMPHNA+11 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
MSC	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC DYMPHNA+16 others
CMA CGM	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM ALIAGA+9 others
OOCL	Every 2-4 weeks	VIOLETA B
COSCO	Every 2-4 weeks	WARNOW MATE

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Madrid to Dakar By Air freight, Cargo ship or Road

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Madrid to Dakar by Air freight

Quickest air route

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport

Closest airports

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Léopold Sédar Senghor International Airport

Madrid to Dakar by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Valencia to Nouakchott

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