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

The shortest shipping time by sea between New York and Cairo is 28 days 8h. Ships depart from Newark (USEWR) and arrive at Port Said (EGPSD) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

How regularly do container ships travel between New York and Cairo?

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Newark (USEWR) and arrive into Port Said (EGPSD) around 28 days 8h later. These services are operated by Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk and Maersk.

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

The quickest flight from New York to Cairo takes around 10h 13m. Flights depart from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and arrive at Cairo International Airport (CAI).

How often do planes fly between New York and Cairo?

Scheduled flights between Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Cairo International Airport (CAI) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by EgyptAir, Air France and LOT and the typical transit time is around 10h 13m.

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

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between New York and Cairo. Cargo flights depart from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and arrive at Cairo International Airport (CAI) with departures 2-4 times a day and a average flight time of around 10h 27m. Lufthansa operates on this route.

What is the distance between New York to Cairo by ship?

The distance between New York and Cairo by cargo ship is 16,649 Nautical Miles (30,834 Kilometres / 19,160 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between New York (USNYC) and Sokhna (EGSOK).

What is the distance between New York to Cairo by air?

The distance between New York and Cairo by air is around 9,027 Kilometres (5,609 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Cairo International Airport (CAI).

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

2.42t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from New York 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.

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from New York to Cairo?

535kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from New York 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.

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New York to Cairo by Air freight

The quickest way to get from New York to Cairo by plane will take about 10h 13m and departs from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and arrives into Cairo International Airport (CAI). There are flights departing 2-4 times a week on this route. EgyptAir is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing 2-4 times a week.

Quickest air route

Newark Liberty International Airport to Cairo International Airport

Departs from

EWR

Departs from

CAI

10h 13m: 2-4 times a week

9,051 km
5,624 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

380kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
EgyptAir	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9
Air France	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+1 others
LOT	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-8+3 others
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Closest airports

John F Kennedy International Airport to Cairo International Airport

Departs from

JFK

Departs from

CAI

10h 27m: Every 1-2 days

9,027 km
5,609 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

535kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
EgyptAir	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300
Austrian Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+2 others
British Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+3 others
Royal Air Maroc	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+2 others
LufthansaFreighter	2-4 times a day	Airbus A340-600+4 others
Turkish Airlines	2-4 times a day	Boeing 787-9+9 others
Saudia	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300+3 others
Royal Jordanian	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787+3 others
Kuwait Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
Saudia	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-300+2 others

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New York to Cairo by Container ship

The quickest way to get from New York to Cairo by ship will take about 28 days 8h and departs from Newark (USEWR) and arrives into Port Said (EGPSD). There are vessels departing every 2-4 weeks on this route. Maersk is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 2-4 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Newark to Port Said

Port of loading

USEWR

Port of loading

EGPSD

28 days 8h: Every 2-4 weeks

15,366 km
9,548 mi.

2 transfers
No stops

Estimated emissions

1.09t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Ecumed → TPX → WAF3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
CAX → TPX → WAF3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
Ecumed → TPX → AE19	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
CAX → TPX → AE19	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Ecumed → AE19	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
CAX → Ecumed → AE19	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
CAX → Ecumed → WAF3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
Ecumed → TPX → Jeddah 1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
CAX → TPX → Jeddah 1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
CAX → Ecumed → Jeddah 1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk

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Closest seaports

New York to Sokhna

Port of loading

USNYC

Port of loading

EGSOK

63 days 3h: Every 1-2 weeks

30,834 km
19,160 mi.

2 transfers
3 stops

Estimated emissions

2.42t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
AMERXL → INDAMEX → BIGEX4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
EC2 → IOM → RGI	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
AMERXL → INDAMEX → GULFJJS1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
EC2 → PS7 → RCS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
EC2 → EA3 → RCS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
AWE4 / ECX1 → AWE2 / ECX2 → RES3 / RS2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
SAX → NUE2 → RCS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen
EC2 → MD1 → RCS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
EC2 → MD5 → RCS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
NEWS → WSA5 → RES3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
EC2 → SX1 → RCS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
SAX → MANB → REX2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
AWE4 → AWE2 → RES2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
AMERXL → M2A → REX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
NEWS → WSA5 → RES2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO

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Most frequent

New York to Alexandria

Port of loading

USNYC

Port of loading

EGALY

36 days 4h: Every 1-2 weeks

12,971 km
8,060 mi.

2 transfers
1 stop

Estimated emissions

976kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
RTWPAN / PAD → TUX → NCLEVANT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
AMERXL → MEDCARIB → NCLEVANT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
AWE4 / ECX1 → EMA → NET2 / BORL - NEIX \| DIAL - NET2 \| OOCL - NET2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
SAX → TUX → NCLEVANT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
AL7 → AL2 → EME	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
AA7 → AL2 → EME	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
ARKAS - USA \| TRKN - USM → AL2 → EME	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
TPI / HL - TPI → AL2 / TA1 → EME / SLB	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
Canada Gulf Bridge → Med Canadian → Adriatic to E - Med	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
AMERXL → MEDCARIB → BMS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
RTWPAN / PAD → TUX → ARKAS - REX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
SAX → TUX → ARKAS - REX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
RTWPAN / PAD → TUX → TULYB	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
RTWPAN / PAD → TUX → TULYB	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
SAX → TUX → TULYB	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
SAX → TUX → TULYB	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
AMERXL → MEDCARIB → EGAL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
Canada Gulf Bridge → Med Canadian → Levante Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AWE4 / ECX1 → EMA → NET2 / BORL - NEIX \| DIAL - NET2 \| OOCL - NET2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
RTWPAN / PAD → TUX → MPS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
CAGML/IBX → WCC → NCLEVANT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
Canada Gulf Bridge → EMUSA → Black Sea & North Turkiye to Israel & Egypt	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
RTWPAN / PAD → TUX → MPS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
EC1 → EMA → ST2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
EC1 → EMA → ST2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
Canada Gulf Bridge → Montreal Express 1 → Levante Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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Air Freight

10h 13m, 2-4 times a week

380kg CO₂e

Container Ship

28 days 8h, Every 2-4 weeks

1.09t CO₂e

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New York to Cairo By Air freight, Container ship or Road

New York to Cairo by Air freight

Quickest air route

Newark Liberty International Airport to Cairo International Airport

Closest airports

John F Kennedy International Airport to Cairo International Airport

New York to Cairo by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Newark to Port Said

Closest seaports

New York to Sokhna

Most frequent

New York to Alexandria

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