Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Nairobi to Algiers by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Nairobi and Algiers is 43 days 15h. Ships depart from Mombasa (KEMBA) and arrive at Alger (DZALG) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Nairobi and Algiers?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Mombasa (KEMBA) and arrive into Alger (DZALG) around 43 days 15h later. These services are operated by Maersk and MSC.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Nairobi to Algiers by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Nairobi to Algiers takes around 1 day 16h. Flights depart from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and arrive at Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Nairobi and Algiers?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) depart daily. These flights are serviced by EgyptAir, Saudia, Air France, Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines and Emirates and the typical transit time is around 1 day 16h.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Nairobi and Algiers?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Nairobi and Algiers. Cargo flights depart from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and arrive at Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) with departures 1-2 times a week and a average flight time of around 1 day 16h. Saudia and Turkish Airlines operates Boeing 747-400 Freighter and Boeing 777 Freighter on this route.

Question 6

How long does it take to ship cargo from Nairobi to Algiers by road?

Accepted Answer

It will typically take around 4 days 10h to send cargo via road from Nairobi and Algiers. This duration does not factor in traffic, weather or other delays that may occur on route.

Question 7

What is the distance between Nairobi to Algiers by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Nairobi and Algiers by cargo ship is 6,282 Nautical Miles (11,635 Kilometres / 7,230 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Mombasa (KEMBA) and Alger (DZALG).

Question 8

What is the distance by road between Nairobi to Algiers?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Nairobi and Algiers by road is 7,974 Kilometres (4,955 Miles) and will typically take around 4 days 10h to drive (exluding including traffic and local conditions).

Question 9

What is the distance between Nairobi to Algiers by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Nairobi and Algiers by air is around 6,296 Kilometres (3,912 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG).

Question 10

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Nairobi to Algiers by sea?

Accepted Answer

1.06t - 1.45t CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Nairobi to Algiers. 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 Nairobi to Algiers?

Accepted Answer

279kg - 414kg CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Nairobi to Algiers. 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
EgyptAir	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 737-800+2 others
SaudiaF	Every 2-4 weeks	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+3 others
Air France	Every 2-4 weeks	Boeing 787-9+2 others
Lufthansa	Every 4-6 weeks	Airbus A330-300+4 others
Turkish AirlinesF	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777 Freighter+3 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER

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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
Maersk	Every 2-4 weeks	MAERSK CABO VERDE+13 others
MSC	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC LOME V+48 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
Truck Operator	N/A	Truck 40T
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