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

The shortest shipping time by sea between Shenzhen and Cairo is 19 days 4h. Ships depart from Shekou (CNSHK) and arrive at Sokhna (EGSOK) with scheduled departures 2-4 times a week.

How regularly do container ships travel between Shenzhen and Cairo?

There are scheduled container ships that depart 2-4 times a week from Shekou (CNSHK) and arrive into Sokhna (EGSOK) around 19 days 4h later. These services are operated by TS Lines, SITC, Wan Hai, PIL, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, COSCO, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, COSCO, CMA CGM, COSCO, Emirates Shipping, CMA CGM, OOCL, China United, China United, SLS, COSCO and SLS.

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

The quickest flight from Shenzhen to Cairo takes around 10h 30m. Flights depart from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and arrive at Cairo International Airport (CAI).

How often do planes fly between Shenzhen and Cairo?

Scheduled flights between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and Cairo International Airport (CAI) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by EgyptAir and Gulf Air and the typical transit time is around 10h 30m.

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

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Shenzhen and Cairo. Cargo flights depart from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and arrive at Cairo International Airport (CAI) with departures Every few hours and a average flight time of around 18h 19m. Turkish Airlines operates on this route.

What is the distance between Shenzhen to Cairo by ship?

The distance between Shenzhen and Cairo by cargo ship is 6,610 Nautical Miles (12,241 Kilometres / 7,606 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Yantian (CNYTN) and Sokhna (EGSOK).

What is the distance between Shenzhen to Cairo by air?

The distance between Shenzhen and Cairo by air is around 8,085 Kilometres (5,024 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) and Cairo International Airport (CAI).

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

1.15t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Shenzhen 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 Shenzhen to Cairo?

477kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Shenzhen 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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Shenzhen to Cairo by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Shenzhen to Cairo by plane will take about 10h 30m and departs from Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and arrives into Cairo International Airport (CAI). There are flights departing every 1-2 days on this route. EgyptAir is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing every 1-2 days.

Quickest air route

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Cairo International Airport

Departs from

CAN

Departs from

CAI

10h 30m: Every 1-2 days

8,002 km
4,972 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

486kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
EgyptAir	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300
Gulf Air	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+2 others
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Closest airports

Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to Cairo International Airport

Departs from

SZX

Departs from

CAI

11h 17m: 2-4 times a week

8,085 km
5,024 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

477kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Hainan Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9
Qatar Airways	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+3 others
Saudia	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777 Freighter+1 others
Sichuan Airlines	Every 1-2 weeks	Airbus A321+1 others
Air China	Every 1-2 weeks	Airbus A330-300+5 others
China Eastern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321+5 others

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Cargo flights

Hong Kong International Airport to Cairo International Airport

Departs from

HKG

Departs from

CAI

18h 19m: 1-2 times a week

8,848 km
5,498 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

613kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Turkish AirlinesFreighter	Every few hours	Boeing 787-9+10 others
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Air routes from Shenzhen to Cairo

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Shenzhen to Cairo by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Shenzhen to Cairo by ship will take about 19 days 4h and departs from Shekou (CNSHK) and arrives into Sokhna (EGSOK). There are vessels departing 2-4 times a week on this route. TS Lines is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Shekou to Sokhna

Port of loading

CNSHK

Port of loading

EGSOK

19 days 4h: 2-4 times a week

11,841 km
7,358 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

977kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
RCS / RCR / RCX / EMC - RCS \| GFS - RCS \| ONE - RCS \| RCL - RCR \| TSL - RCX	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	TS Lines, SFN, GFS, Evergreen, ONE, RCL
REX / CRX / CUL - REX \| XPF - CRX	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	SITC, OVP, COSCO, China United, X-Press Feeders
FM1	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai
RES2 / RS2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL, COSCO
REX2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
IEX → REX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
SEAS2 → REX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
AEM3 / EM1 → RES3 / RS2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
WAX1 → REX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
CIX → REX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
BEX2 → REX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
SEAS3 → REX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
CUL - REX \| XPF - CRX → RES3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
PEARLAS1 → REX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
MEX4 / ME1 → RES3 / RS2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
KCIS → IRC	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Emirates Shipping
PEX3 → CUL - AM1 \| GFS - FMS \| MARSA - FEM1 \| SLS - 5CX \| UNIG - UGL \| XPF - CEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
CHL2 → RS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
SVP → RES	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	China United
REX → RES	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	China United
FIX → 5CX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	SLS
AIS → RES2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
CSC / GFS - CSC \| HA - SIS2 \| SILMAR - FI1 \| SKR - SIS2 \| TSL - AIS2 → FMS / 5CX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	SLS, GFS

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Closest seaports

Yantian to Sokhna

Port of loading

CNYTN

Port of loading

EGSOK

25 days 12h: Every 1-2 weeks

12,241 km
7,606 mi.

1 transfer
1 stop

Estimated emissions

1.15t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
CSX1 / CSX → CRX / CUL - REX \| XPF - CRX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	X-Press Feeders, COSCO
SCJX → CRX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	X-Press Feeders
FAL3 → REX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
CIS3 → RS2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	OOCL
FAL8 → REX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
FAL1 → REX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
FAL5 → REX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
AA7 → FM1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai
FAL6 → REX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
MEX2 → REX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
SEAS1 → REX2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
FAL7 → REX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
AEU2 → RES2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
AEU6 → RES2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
AEU1 → RES2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
AEU9 → RES2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
SCJX → CEX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	X-Press Feeders
AEM1 → RES2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
CSX1 → RES2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
AEU5 → RES2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
CIS3 → RS2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	OOCL
ESA / ES1 → RES2 / RS2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	PIL, COSCO
AUG / EC4 → RCS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Evergreen
AEU7 → RES2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
MSC - Lone Star Express \| ZIM - ZSL → RCS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE

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Most frequent

Nansha to Sokhna

Port of loading

CNNSA

Port of loading

EGSOK

19 days 11h: 2-4 times a week

11,857 km
7,367 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

1.11t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
REX / CRX / CUL - REX \| XPF - CRX	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	SITC, OVP, COSCO, China United, X-Press Feeders
RES3 / RS2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
AM1 / FMS / FEM1 / 5CX / UGL / CEX / CUL - AM1 \| GFS - FMS \| MARSA - FEM1 \| SLS - 5CX \| UNIG - UGL \| XPF - CEX	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	SLS, GFS, CMA CGM, China United, MARSA, UNIG, X-Press Feeders
RES3 / RS2	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
REX2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
Asia - Red Sea / SFT - Asia - Red Sea \| SLD - Asia - Red Sea	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	TF, SFT, SLD
RES / CRX / CUL - RES \| ZS - CRX	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	AAK, ZS, China United
CI2 → FM1	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Wan Hai
NS5 → FM1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai
CME → RES2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
EAX3 → RES2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
EAX1 → RES2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
ZAX3 → RES2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
MEX4 → RES2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
SWS → RS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL
WAX3 → RES2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
CI1 → RES2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
WAX1 → RES2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
EAS → RS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL
EA3 → RS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL
CVI → RS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL

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Ocean routes from Shenzhen to Cairo

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Air Freight

10h 30m, Every 1-2 days

486kg CO₂e

Container Ship

19 days 4h, 2-4 times a week

977kg CO₂e

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Shenzhen to Cairo By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Shenzhen to Cairo by Air freight

Quickest air route

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to Cairo International Airport

Closest airports

Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to Cairo International Airport

Cargo flights

Hong Kong International Airport to Cairo International Airport

Shenzhen to Cairo by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Shekou to Sokhna

Closest seaports

Yantian to Sokhna

Most frequent

Nansha to Sokhna

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