Planning a trip from Morocco to Egypt involves considering various transportation methods, each with its own advantages in terms of time and cost. Whether you prefer flying, shipping, or driving, understanding the distances and available routes is crucial for effective travel planning.
Calculating the Distance
Travelmath can assist you in finding distances based on actual road trip directions or straight-line flight distances. You can determine the best route to your destination by finding the distance between cities, airports, states, countries, or zip codes. Compare these results to the straight-line distance to decide whether driving or flying is more suitable for your needs.
The distance calculation uses the latitude and longitude of each location, employing the great circle distance formula. The Vincenty algorithm and the WGS84 ellipsoid model of the Earth, commonly used by GPS receivers, ensure accuracy. This method provides the flying distance "as the crow flies," helping you estimate frequent flyer miles or solve distance-related queries.
Flying from Morocco to Egypt
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The quickest way to travel from Morocco to Egypt is by plane. A direct flight takes approximately 4 hours and 58 minutes, departing from Mohammed V International Airport (CMN) in Casablanca and arriving at Cairo International Airport (CAI). There are usually 2-4 flights per day on this route.
Key Flight Details:
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- Quickest Air Route: Mohammed V International Airport (CMN) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
- Duration: 4h 58m
- Frequency: 2-4 times a day
- Distance: 3,687 km (2,291 mi)
- Direct Flights: Yes
EgyptAir operates daily flights using Airbus A321 aircraft, while Royal Air Maroc also offers daily services with Boeing 737MAX 8 aircraft. Tunisair provides flights 1-2 times a week using Airbus A320neo aircraft.
Airlines and Frequency:
- EgyptAir: Daily (Airbus A321)
- Royal Air Maroc: Daily (Boeing 737MAX 8)
- Tunisair: 1-2 times a week (Airbus A320neo)
Shipping from Morocco to Egypt
For transporting goods, using a container ship from Morocco to Egypt is a viable option. The fastest route takes about 5 days and 3 hours, departing from Tanger Med (MAPTM) and arriving at Port Said (EGPSD). Vessels depart every 1-2 days on this route.
Key Shipping Details:
- Quickest Ocean Route: Tanger Med to Port Said
- Duration: 5 days 3h
- Frequency: Every 1-2 days
- Distance: 3,588 km (2,229 mi)
- Direct Route: Yes
Maersk is a primary carrier on this route, with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks. Other services include Hapag-Lloyd, offering both direct and transshipment options.
Service Lines and Frequency:
The following table summarizes the service lines, service types, departure frequencies, and servicing carriers for shipping from Morocco to Egypt:
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| Service Line | Service Type | Departure Frequency | Servicing Carriers |
|---|---|---|---|
| WAF3 | Direct | Every 1-2 weeks | Maersk |
| JD2 / Jeddah 2 | Direct | Every 1-2 weeks | Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd |
| IMX / ME11 | Direct | 2-4 times a week | Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd |
| JD1 / Jeddah 1 | Direct | Every 1-2 weeks | Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd |
| Ecumed → Z76 | Transshipment | Every 1-2 weeks | Maersk |
| SLN → E09 | Transshipment | Every 1-2 weeks | Maersk |
| Ecumed → E17 | Transshipment | Every 1-2 weeks | Maersk |
| WAX / HL - WAX | ONE - ARB → SE3 / AE15 | Transshipment | Every 1-2 weeks | Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd |
| JD1 / Jeddah 1 → JD3 / Jeddah 3 | Transshipment | Every 1-2 weeks | Maersk |
Road Transportation from Morocco to Egypt
Transporting goods by road from Morocco to Egypt is also feasible. The total distance is approximately 6,318 km, and the journey typically takes around 3 days and 19 hours.
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