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

The shortest shipping time by sea between Sri Lanka and Nigeria is 29 days 1h. Ships depart from Colombo (LKCMB) and arrive at Tincan (NGTIN) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

How regularly do container ships travel between Sri Lanka and Nigeria?

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Colombo (LKCMB) and arrive into Tincan (NGTIN) around 29 days 1h later. These services are operated by ONE, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, PIL, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, MSC, CMA CGM, MSC and MSC.

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

The quickest flight from Sri Lanka to Nigeria takes around 18h 45m. Flights depart from Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) and arrive at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS).

How often do planes fly between Sri Lanka and Nigeria?

Scheduled flights between Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) depart 2-4 times a day. These flights are serviced by Qatar Airways, Emirates and Turkish Airlines and the typical transit time is around 18h 45m.

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

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

What is the distance between Sri Lanka to Nigeria by ship?

The distance between Sri Lanka and Nigeria by cargo ship is 7,584 Nautical Miles (14,045 Kilometres / 8,727 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Colombo (LKCMB) and Tincan (NGTIN).

What is the distance between Sri Lanka to Nigeria by air?

The distance between Sri Lanka and Nigeria by air is around 9,150 Kilometres (5,686 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS).

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

1.76t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Sri Lanka to Nigeria. 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 Sri Lanka to Nigeria?

459kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Sri Lanka to Nigeria. 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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18h 45m, 2-4 times a day

459kg CO₂e

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29 days 1h, Every 1-2 weeks

1.76t CO₂e

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Sri Lanka to Nigeria by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Sri Lanka to Nigeria by plane will take about 18h 45m and departs from Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) and arrives into Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS). There are flights departing 2-4 times a day on this route. Qatar Airways is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing 1-2 times a day.

Quickest air route

Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport

Departs from

CMB

Departs from

LOS

18h 45m: 2-4 times a day

9,150 km
5,686 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

459kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Qatar Airways	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Turkish Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+1 others
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Sri Lanka to Nigeria by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Sri Lanka to Nigeria by ship will take about 29 days 1h and departs from Colombo (LKCMB) and arrives into Tincan (NGTIN). There are vessels departing every 1-2 weeks on this route. ONE is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Colombo to Tincan

Port of loading

LKCMB

Port of loading

NGTIN

29 days 1h: Every 1-2 weeks

14,045 km
8,727 mi.

Direct
2 stops

Estimated emissions

1.76t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MIAX / AIM	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Hapag-Lloyd
MEWA → WAF6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
MEWA → FEW2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
MEWA → FEW2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
Safina → FEW2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
Mawingu Express → FEW2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
ME2 → WAF6	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
ES2 → SWS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL
SEAS2 → NWAX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
FAL6 → NWAX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
PEARLAS1 → NWAX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
ML - Safina → MIAX	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	Hapag-Lloyd
CIX → MIAX	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Hapag-Lloyd
MIAX / AIM → WWA / HL - WWA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Hapag-Lloyd
INDUSA → USWASA Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MEDEX → ARKAS - MAS \| EMES - MAS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
INDUSA → USWASA Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AES → NWC To WAF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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Cargo flights

Colombo to Apapa

Port of loading

LKCMB

Port of loading

NGAPP

32 days 10h: Every 1-2 weeks

14,050 km
8,730 mi.

Direct
3 stops

Estimated emissions

1.76t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MIAX / AIM	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Hapag-Lloyd
MEWA → COSCO - WAX3 \| GSL - FA2 \| ONE - SW2 \| OOCL - WAF3 \| ZIM - FA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
MEWA → WAF6	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
MEWA → MESAWA	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
SIS / CMA - GULFHERC/AS8 \| CUL - HLS \| OOCL - SIS \| RCL - RLI \| TSL - HLS \| XPF - HLS → WA1 / WAF1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE, OOCL
MEWA → WAF6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
CPX → WAF1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
MEWA → MESAWA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
CIP → WA1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
CIVS / NIX → FAX / COSCO - WAX1 \| GSL - FAX \| ONE - WA1 \| OOCL - WAF1 \| ZIM - FAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM, Gold Star, Emirates Shipping
NCI / CUL - CI8 \| EMC - CIX2 \| FT - CISC \| ONE - NCI \| TSL - CIX2 → WA1 / COSCO - WAX1 \| GSL - FAX \| ONE - WA1 \| OOCL - WAF1 \| ZIM - FAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Emirates Shipping
AGI → WAX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
MEWA → FEW2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
AIM → SW2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
MEWA → FEW2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
ESA2 / TLA2 → WAX1 / WAF1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
CI1 / CIX1 → WAX1 / WAF1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
AEU5 / LL6 → WAX1 / WAF1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
AS1 + AAS2 / CP1 / CPX3 + PCS1 → WAX1 / WA1 / WAF1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, ONE, OOCL
ME2 → WAF6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
CIVS / NIX → FAX / COSCO - WAX1 \| GSL - FAX \| ONE - WA1 \| OOCL - WAF1 \| ZIM - FAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM, Gold Star, Emirates Shipping
SIS / CMA - GULFHERC/AS8 \| CUL - HLS \| OOCL - SIS \| RCL - RLI \| TSL - HLS \| XPF - HLS → WA1 / WAF1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE, OOCL
FAL6 → NWAX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
SEAS2 → NWAX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
AS6 → NWAX3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
CPX → WAF1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
NCI / CUL - CI8 \| EMC - CIX2 \| FT - CISC \| ONE - NCI \| TSL - CIX2 → WA1 / COSCO - WAX1 \| GSL - FAX \| ONE - WA1 \| OOCL - WAF1 \| ZIM - FAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Emirates Shipping
PEARLAS1 → NWAX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
AEU5 / LL6 → WAX3 / WAF3	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	COSCO, OOCL
CI1 / CIX1 → WAX3 / WAF3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
ESA2 / TLA2 → WAX3 / WAF3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
AS1 + AAS2 / CP1 / CPX3 + PCS1 → WAX3 / SW2 / WAF3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, ONE, OOCL
EMC - CIX \| HL - CIX \| INTERA - CIX \| WHL - CIX → MESAWA	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
SIS → WAF3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	OOCL
CIX3 / CI3 → WAX1 / FAX / WAF1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, Gold Star, ZIM
CIX → MIDAS1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
MEWA → MESAWA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
C3MAPL → MIDAS1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
ME2 → WAF3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Britannia → Iroko	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
GULFHERC/AS8 → NWAX3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
Ingwe / MSC - Ingwe → Iroko / MSC - Iroko	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, Maersk
NIX → FA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM, Gold Star
MEWA → WAF3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
CPX → WAF3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
NCI → SW2	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	ONE
PIKEX2 → MIDAS1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
TP16 → COSCO - WAX3 \| GSL - FA2 \| ONE - SW2 \| OOCL - WAF3 \| ZIM - FA2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
MEWA → WAF3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
CIX → MIAX	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Hapag-Lloyd
MEWA → MESAWA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
MEDEX → ARKAS - MAS \| EMES - MAS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM

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Ocean routes from Sri Lanka to Nigeria

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Sri Lanka to Nigeria by Air freight

Quickest air route

Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport

Sri Lanka to Nigeria by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Colombo to Tincan

Cargo flights

Colombo to Apapa

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