Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from South Africa to Algeria by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between South Africa and Algeria is 29 days 3h. Ships depart from Cape Town (ZACPT) and arrive at Bejaia (DZBJA) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between South Africa and Algeria?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Cape Town (ZACPT) and arrive into Bejaia (DZBJA) around 29 days 3h later. These services are operated by MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC and MSC.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from South Africa to Algeria by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from South Africa to Algeria takes around 9h 35m. Flights depart from OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and arrive at Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between South Africa and Algeria?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) depart 1-2 times a week. These flights are serviced by Air Algerie, EgyptAir, Lufthansa and Air France and the typical transit time is around 9h 35m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between South Africa and Algeria?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

How long does it take to ship cargo from South Africa to Algeria by road?

Accepted Answer

It will typically take around 7 days 18h to send cargo via road from South Africa and Algeria. This duration does not factor in traffic, weather or other delays that may occur on route.

Question 7

What is the distance between South Africa to Algeria by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between South Africa and Algeria by cargo ship is 6,118 Nautical Miles (11,330 Kilometres / 7,040 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Cape Town (ZACPT) and Bejaia (DZBJA).

Question 8

What is the distance by road between South Africa to Algeria?

Accepted Answer

The distance between South Africa and Algeria by road is 6,903 Kilometres (4,289 Miles) and will typically take around 7 days 18h to drive (exluding including traffic and local conditions).

Question 9

What is the distance between South Africa to Algeria by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between South Africa and Algeria by air is around 7,472 Kilometres (4,643 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG).

Question 10

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from South Africa to Algeria by sea?

Accepted Answer

1.09t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from South Africa to Algeria. 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 South Africa to Algeria?

Accepted Answer

500kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from South Africa to Algeria. 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	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Air Algerie	1-2 times a week	Airbus A330-200
EgyptAir	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-200 Freighter+4 others
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 747-8+4 others
Air France	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+2 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NWC to SAF → Spain to/from Mauritania and Senegal → BEJAIA	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
NWC to SAF → West Med to SAEC → BEJAIA	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
NWC to SAF → Himalaya → BEJAIA	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
NWC to SAF → ESC → BEJAIA	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
NWC MOR WAF → Levante Express → BEJAIA	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
NWC MOR WAF → EUROPE-RED SEA-MIDDLE EAST EXPRESS → BEJAIA	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
NWC MOR WAF → AES → BEJAIA	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
SAFARI → AE12 → Algerian Link 3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Vehicles
Truck Operator	N/A	Truck 40T
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South Africa to Algeria By Air freight, Container ship or Road

South Africa to Algeria by Air freight

Quickest air route

OR Tambo International Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport

South Africa to Algeria by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Cape Town to Bejaia

Most frequent

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South Africa to Algeria by Road

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