How long does it take to ship a container from Nigeria to China by sea?

The shortest shipping time by sea between Nigeria and China is 26 days 16h. Ships depart from Lekki (NGLKK) and arrive at Shanghai (CNSHG) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

How regularly do container ships travel between Nigeria and China?

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Lekki (NGLKK) and arrive into Shanghai (CNSHG) around 26 days 16h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM, ONE, CMA CGM, Maersk, CMA CGM and CMA CGM.

How long does it take to send cargo from Nigeria to China by air freight?

The quickest flight from Nigeria to China takes around 17h 15m. Flights depart from Mallam Aminu International Airport (KAN) and arrive at Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC).

How often do planes fly between Nigeria and China?

Scheduled flights between Mallam Aminu International Airport (KAN) and Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by EgyptAir and the typical transit time is around 17h 15m.

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Nigeria and China?

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Nigeria and China. Cargo flights depart from Mallam Aminu International Airport (KAN) and arrive at Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) with departures 2-4 times a week and a average flight time of around 17h 15m. EgyptAir operates on this route.

What is the distance between Nigeria to China by ship?

The distance between Nigeria and China by cargo ship is 10,505 Nautical Miles (19,455 Kilometres / 12,089 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Lekki (NGLKK) and Shanghai (CNSHG).

What is the distance between Nigeria to China by air?

The distance between Nigeria and China by air is around 8,212 Kilometres (5,102 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Mallam Aminu International Airport (KAN) and Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC).

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Nigeria to China by sea?

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

531kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Nigeria to China. 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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17h 15m, 2-4 times a week

531kg CO₂e

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26 days 16h, 1-2 times a week

1.15t CO₂e

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Nigeria to China by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Nigeria to China by plane will take about 17h 15m and departs from Mallam Aminu International Airport (KAN) and arrives into Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC). 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

Mallam Aminu International Airport to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport

Departs from

KAN

Departs from

URC

17h 15m: 2-4 times a week

8,212 km
5,102 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

531kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
EgyptAirFreighter	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-200 Freighter+4 others
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Cargo flights

Mallam Aminu International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

Departs from

KAN

Departs from

CAN

20h 20m: 1-2 times a day

11,102 km
6,898 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

689kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Ethiopian AirlinesFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737 Freighter+4 others
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Most frequent

Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

Departs from

LOS

Departs from

CAN

20h 52m: 2-4 times a day

11,738 km
7,293 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

621kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Qatar Airways	1-2 times a day	Boeing 787-9+2 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Kenya Airways	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)+1 others
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Nigeria to China by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Nigeria to China by ship will take about 26 days 16h and departs from Lekki (NGLKK) and arrives into Shanghai (CNSHG). There are vessels departing 1-2 times a week on this route. CMA CGM is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 2-4 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Lekki to Shanghai

Port of loading

NGLKK

Port of loading

CNSHG

26 days 16h: 1-2 times a week

19,455 km
12,089 mi.

Direct
1 stop

Estimated emissions

1.15t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
AFEX2	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
WAX3 / FA2 / SW2 / WAF3 / COSCO - WAX3 \| GSL - FA2 \| ONE - SW2 \| OOCL - WAF3 \| ZIM - FA2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, ZIM, COSCO, Maersk, Gold Star, OOCL
WAX2 → AS6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
FEW3 → AE12	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
WAX2 → AS6	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
WAX2 → KILIMA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM

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Cargo flights

Onne to Shanghai

Port of loading

NGONN

Port of loading

CNSHG

39 days 8h: Every 1-2 weeks

21,096 km
13,108 mi.

Direct
4 stops

Estimated emissions

1.99t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
WAX1 / FAX / WA1 / WAF1 / COSCO - WAX1 \| GSL - FAX \| ONE - WA1 \| OOCL - WAF1 \| ZIM - FAX	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Gold Star, Emirates Shipping, ZIM, COSCO, OOCL, Maersk
FEW2 → AE1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
FEW2 → AE3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
FEW2 → AE11	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
NWAX3 / FEW2 → SEAS3 / ASAS2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, CMA CGM
NWAX3 → AS6	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
FEW2 → COSCO - WAX1 \| GSL - FAX \| ONE - WA1 \| OOCL - WAF1 \| ZIM - FAX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
FEW2 → MASHARIKI	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
FEW2 → AE2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
NWAX3 → SEAS1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
FEW2 → NEOASAS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
FEW2 → MASHARIKI	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
NWAX3 / FEW2 → SHAKA2 / SAFARI	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, CMA CGM
ARB → SW2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
FEW2 → MASHARIKI	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
FEW2 → TP11	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
WAX1 / FAX / WA1 / WAF1 / COSCO - WAX1 \| GSL - FAX \| ONE - WA1 \| OOCL - WAF1 \| ZIM - FAX → WAX3 / FA2 / SW2 / WAF3 / COSCO - WAX3 \| GSL - FA2 \| ONE - SW2 \| OOCL - WAF3 \| ZIM - FA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Gold Star, ZIM, COSCO, OOCL, Maersk
FEW2 → BTL - CWS \| CUL - CWS \| EMC - CIX5 \| ONE - CIP \| TSL - CWX \| XPF - CWX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk

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Most frequent

Onne to Qingdao

Port of loading

NGONN

Port of loading

CNQDG

35 days 14h: 2-4 times a week

22,222 km
13,808 mi.

Direct
2 stops

Estimated emissions

2.15t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
SWS	Direct	2-4 times a week	PIL
FEW2 → AE15	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
NWAX3 → ASEA2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
NWAX3 → CIMEX1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
NWAX3 / FEW2 → ASAFGR / FEW6	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, CMA CGM
FEW2 → AE5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
NWAX3 → IEX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
NWAX3 → CNC - KCM2 \| COSCO - KCM2 \| TSL - KCM2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
NWAX3 → FAL5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
NWAX3 → FAL6	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
EURAF4 → MEX2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
ARB → SW2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
COSCO - WAX1 \| GSL - FAX \| ONE - WA1 \| OOCL - WAF1 \| ZIM - FAX → FEW3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
FEW2 → SH3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
East Nigeria-Gabon Feeder Service → AFL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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Ocean routes from Nigeria to China

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Nigeria to China by Air freight

Quickest air route

Mallam Aminu International Airport to Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport

Cargo flights

Mallam Aminu International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

Most frequent

Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

Nigeria to China by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Lekki to Shanghai

Cargo flights

Onne to Shanghai

Most frequent

Onne to Qingdao

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