Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Algiers to Lagos by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Algiers and Lagos is 23 days 4h. Ships depart from Alger (DZALG) and arrive at Lekki (NGLKK) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Algiers and Lagos?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Alger (DZALG) and arrive into Lekki (NGLKK) around 23 days 4h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Algiers to Lagos by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Algiers to Lagos takes around 12h 29m. Flights depart from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) and arrive at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Algiers and Lagos?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) depart 2-4 times a day. These flights are serviced by Royal Air Maroc, Air France, EgyptAir and Turkish Airlines and the typical transit time is around 12h 29m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Algiers and Lagos?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Algiers and Lagos. Cargo flights depart from Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) and arrive at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) with departures Daily and a average flight time of around 12h 29m. EgyptAir operates  on this route.

Question 6

How long does it take to ship cargo from Algiers to Lagos by road?

Accepted Answer

It will typically take around 2 days 15h to send cargo via road from Algiers and Lagos. This duration does not factor in traffic, weather or other delays that may occur on route.

Question 7

What is the distance between Algiers to Lagos by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Algiers and Lagos by cargo ship is 3,801 Nautical Miles (7,039 Kilometres / 4,374 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Alger (DZALG) and Apapa (NGAPP).

Question 8

What is the distance by road between Algiers to Lagos?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Algiers and Lagos by road is 4,335 Kilometres (2,693 Miles) and will typically take around 2 days 15h to drive (exluding including traffic and local conditions).

Question 9

What is the distance between Algiers to Lagos by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Algiers and Lagos by air is around 4,239 Kilometres (2,634 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Houari Boumediene Airport (ALG) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS).

Question 10

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Algiers to Lagos by sea?

Accepted Answer

613kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Algiers to Lagos. 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 Algiers to Lagos?

Accepted Answer

348kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Algiers to Lagos. 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
Royal Air Maroc	Every 4-6 weeks	Boeing 737-700+3 others
Air France	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320+4 others
EgyptAirFreighter	Daily	Boeing 737-800 Freighter (winglets)+5 others
Turkish Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)+3 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
→ EURAF5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Algerian Link 3 → WAF6 → MESAWA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Algerian Link 3 - X → WAF6 → MESAWA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
→ EURAF5 → MIDAS1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
→ EURAF5 →	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
Algiers Ib → Dragon → Apapa	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Vehicles
Truck Operator	N/A	Truck 40T
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