Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Algeria and Nigeria is 25 days 9h. Ships depart from Alger (DZALG) and arrive at Apapa (NGAPP) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Algeria and Nigeria?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Alger (DZALG) and arrive into Apapa (NGAPP) around 25 days 9h later. These services are operated by MSC, Arkas, MSC, MSC and MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Algeria to Nigeria takes around 5h 55m. Flights depart from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) and arrive at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Algeria and Nigeria?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) and Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) depart 1-2 times a week. These flights are serviced by Air Algerie, Air Algerie, EgyptAir and Lufthansa and the typical transit time is around 5h 55m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Algeria and Nigeria. 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 Algeria to Nigeria by road?

Accepted Answer

It will typically take around 2 days 12h to send cargo via road from Algeria and Nigeria. This duration does not factor in traffic, weather or other delays that may occur on route.

Question 7

What is the distance between Algeria to Nigeria by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Algeria and Nigeria by cargo ship is 3,718 Nautical Miles (6,885 Kilometres / 4,278 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Alger (DZALG) and Apapa (NGAPP).

Question 8

What is the distance by road between Algeria to Nigeria?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Algeria and Nigeria by road is 2,234 Kilometres (1,388 Miles) and will typically take around 2 days 12h to drive (exluding including traffic and local conditions).

Question 9

What is the distance between Algeria to Nigeria by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Algeria and Nigeria by air is around 3,109 Kilometres (1,932 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) and Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV).

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

743kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Algeria 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.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

238kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Algeria 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.

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Air Algerie	1-2 times a week	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)
Air Algerie	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)+1 others
EgyptAir	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-800+3 others
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321+5 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
EgyptAir	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-800+5 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Turkiye - NAF to Black Sea Service → NWC MOR WAF → Apapa	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
EMES - SAS → SPX → MAS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Arkas
Turkiye - NAF to Black Sea Service → NWC MOR WAF → Iroko	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Turkiye - NAF to Black Sea Service → NWC MOR WAF → Iroko	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Turkiye - NAF to Black Sea Service → Jade → Iroko	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Turkiye - NAF to Black Sea Service → NWC MOR WAF → East Nigeria-Gabon Feeder Service	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Turkiye - NAF to Black Sea Service → NWC MOR WAF → Iroko	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Vehicles
Truck Operator	N/A	Truck 40T
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Algeria to Nigeria By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Algeria to Nigeria by Air freight

Quickest air route

Houari Boumediene Airport to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport

Most frequent

Houari Boumediene Airport to Mallam Aminu International Airport

Algeria to Nigeria by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Alger to Apapa

Most frequent

Alger to Onne

Algeria to Nigeria by Road

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