Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Chennai and Lagos is 29 days 5h. Ships depart from Vizhinjam (INVZJ) and arrive at Tincan (NGTIN) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Chennai and Lagos?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Vizhinjam (INVZJ) and arrive into Tincan (NGTIN) around 29 days 5h later. These services are operated by MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC and MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Chennai to Lagos takes around 17h 32m. Flights depart from Chennai International Airport (MAA) and arrive at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Chennai and Lagos?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Chennai International Airport (MAA) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Ethiopian Airlines, Qatar Airways and Emirates and the typical transit time is around 17h 32m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Chennai and Lagos. Cargo flights depart from Chennai International Airport (MAA) and arrive at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) with departures Every 1-2 days and a average flight time of around 17h 32m. Ethiopian Airlines operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Chennai to Lagos by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Chennai and Lagos by cargo ship is 8,304 Nautical Miles (15,378 Kilometres / 9,556 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Vizhinjam (INVZJ) and Tincan (NGTIN).

Question 7

What is the distance between Chennai to Lagos by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Chennai and Lagos by air is around 8,460 Kilometres (5,257 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Chennai International Airport (MAA) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.29t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Chennai 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 9

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from Chennai to Lagos?

Accepted Answer

557kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Chennai 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
Ethiopian AirlinesFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737 Freighter+3 others
Qatar Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+1 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
IAS	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AFL → HL - MIAX \| ONE - AIM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AFL → NWC To WAF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AFL → Turkiye - East Med To/From West Africa	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AFL → IAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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