Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Switzerland and Algeria is 1 day 6h. Ships depart from Port Vendres (FRPOV) and arrive at Alger (DZALG) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Switzerland and Algeria?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Port Vendres (FRPOV) and arrive into Alger (DZALG) around 1 day 6h later. These services are operated by Marfret.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Switzerland to Algeria takes around 2hrs. Flights depart from Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) and arrive at Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Switzerland and Algeria?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) and Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Air Algerie and Vueling and the typical transit time is around 2hrs.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Switzerland 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

What is the distance between Switzerland to Algeria by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Switzerland and Algeria by cargo ship is 359 Nautical Miles (665 Kilometres / 413 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Port Vendres (FRPOV) and Alger (DZALG).

Question 7

What is the distance between Switzerland to Algeria by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Switzerland and Algeria by air is around 1,089 Kilometres (677 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Geneva Cointrin International Airport (GVA) and Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

68kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Switzerland 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 9

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from Switzerland to Algeria?

Accepted Answer

112kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Switzerland 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	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)
Vueling	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320+2 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
AM	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Marfret
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
AM	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Marfret
Algiers Express	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
ALGA / CMA - ALGA	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MEDL, CMA CGM
SIFAX	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CNAN Med
AMERIGO → MSC - Turkiye - NAF to Black Sea Service	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
ALGOM → MSC - Turkiye - NAF to Black Sea Service	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
MEX2 → MSC - Turkiye - NAF to Black Sea Service	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
CALEX → Algiers II	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MMX → Algerian Link 3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
ARKAS - MAS \| EMES - MAS → ALGA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
MPS → ALGA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
TMX2 → ALGA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM

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Switzerland to Algeria By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Switzerland to Algeria by Air freight

Quickest air route

Geneva Cointrin International Airport to Houari Boumediene Airport

Switzerland to Algeria by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Port Vendres to Alger

Most frequent

Marseille to Alger

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