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

The shortest shipping time by sea between China and Nigeria is 30 days 23h. Ships depart from Nansha (CNNSA) and arrive at Apapa (NGAPP) with scheduled departures 2-4 times a week.

How regularly do container ships travel between China and Nigeria?

There are scheduled container ships that depart 2-4 times a week from Nansha (CNNSA) and arrive into Apapa (NGAPP) around 30 days 23h later. These services are operated by COSCO, CMA CGM, MSC, COSCO, CMA CGM, Maersk, Maersk, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, Maersk, Maersk, CMA CGM, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, CMA CGM, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, Maersk and CMA CGM.

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

The quickest flight from China to Nigeria takes around 18h 25m. Flights depart from Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) and arrive at Mallam Aminu International Airport (KAN).

How often do planes fly between China and Nigeria?

Scheduled flights between Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) and Mallam Aminu International Airport (KAN) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by EgyptAir and the typical transit time is around 18h 25m.

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

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between China and Nigeria. Cargo flights depart from Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) and arrive at Mallam Aminu International Airport (KAN) with departures 2-4 times a week and a average flight time of around 18h 25m. EgyptAir operates on this route.

What is the distance between China to Nigeria by ship?

The distance between China and Nigeria by cargo ship is 10,128 Nautical Miles (18,757 Kilometres / 11,655 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Nansha (CNNSA) and Apapa (NGAPP).

What is the distance between China to Nigeria by air?

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

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

1.55t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from China 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 China to Nigeria?

554kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from China 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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China to Nigeria by Air freight

The quickest way to get from China to Nigeria by plane will take about 18h 25m and departs from Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport (URC) and arrives into Mallam Aminu International Airport (KAN). 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

Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport to Mallam Aminu International Airport

Departs from

URC

Departs from

KAN

18h 25m: 2-4 times a week

8,212 km
5,102 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

554kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
EgyptAirFreighter	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-200 Freighter+6 others
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Cargo flights

Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport

Departs from

URC

Departs from

LOS

19h 22m: 2-4 times a week

9,046 km
5,621 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

591kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
EgyptAirFreighter	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-200 Freighter+5 others
Turkish AirlinesFreighter	1-2 times a week	Airbus A330-200 Freighter+5 others
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Most frequent

Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport

Departs from

TFU

Departs from

ABV

20h 7m: Every 1-2 days

10,649 km
6,617 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

622kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Ethiopian Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-8+3 others
Qatar Airways	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-8
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China to Nigeria by Container ship

The quickest way to get from China to Nigeria by ship will take about 30 days 23h and departs from Nansha (CNNSA) and arrives into Apapa (NGAPP). There are vessels departing 2-4 times a week on this route. COSCO is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 2-4 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Nansha to Apapa

Port of loading

CNNSA

Port of loading

NGAPP

30 days 23h: 2-4 times a week

18,757 km
11,655 mi.

Direct
2 stops

Estimated emissions

1.55t 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 2-4 weeks	COSCO, ZIM, HMM, Maersk, Gold Star, ONE, OOCL
WAX3 / FA2 / SW2 / WAF3 / COSCO - WAX3 \| GSL - FA2 \| ONE - SW2 \| OOCL - WAF3 \| ZIM - FA2	Direct	1-2 times a week	CMA CGM, COSCO, ZIM, ONE, Maersk, Gold Star, OOCL
Iroko / MSC - Iroko	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, Maersk
CI2 → WAX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
ASAFGR / FEW6 → NWAX3 / FEW2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, Maersk
WAX2 / FEW3 → NWAX3 / FEW2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, CMA CGM
IA7 → FEW2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
CNC - CMS2 \| COSCO - CME → NWAX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
COSCO - WAX3 \| GSL - FA2 \| ONE - SW2 \| OOCL - WAF3 \| ZIM - FA2 → NWAX3 / FEW2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, Maersk
REX2 → NWAX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
COSCO - WAX1 \| GSL - FAX \| ONE - WA1 \| OOCL - WAF1 \| ZIM - FAX → FEW2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
SH3 → FEW2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
KILIMA → NWAX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
ASEA2 / CMA - ASEA2 \| COSCO - EAX3 \| EMC - AEF \| OOCL - EAX3 \| XPF - MFX → NWAX3 / FEW2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, CMA CGM
NP1 → FEW2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
MASHARIKI → FEW2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
AS6 → NWAX3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
KCM2 → WAX3	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	COSCO
ACSA2 / WSA3 / TLP1 / CMA - ACSA2 \| COSCO - WSA3 \| EMC - WSA3 \| OOCL - TLP1 \| WHL - WSA3 → WAX3 / FA2 / WAF3 / COSCO - WAX3 \| GSL - FA2 \| ONE - SW2 \| OOCL - WAF3 \| ZIM - FA2	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	COSCO, Gold Star, CMA CGM, OOCL
YPX → WAX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
CME → WAX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
SAE / FLORIDA TO CENTRAL AMERICA → Iroko / MSC - Iroko	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, MSC
CME / CNC - CMS2 \| COSCO - CME → WAX3 / COSCO - WAX3 \| GSL - FA2 \| ONE - SW2 \| OOCL - WAF3 \| ZIM - FA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO

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Most frequent

Xiamen to Apapa

Port of loading

CNXMG

Port of loading

NGAPP

37 days 19h: Every 1-2 days

20,590 km
12,794 mi.

Direct
4 stops

Estimated emissions

2.26t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
WAX3 / FA2 / SW2 / WAF3 / COSCO - WAX3 \| GSL - FA2 \| ONE - SW2 \| OOCL - WAF3 \| ZIM - FA2	Direct	2-4 times a week	CMA CGM, COSCO, ONE, Maersk, ZIM, Gold Star, OOCL
Iroko / MSC - Iroko	Direct	2-4 times a week	MSC, Maersk
SEAS3 / ASAS2 → NWAX3 / FEW2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, CMA CGM
MD5 → WA1 / COSCO - WAX1 \| GSL - FAX \| ONE - WA1 \| OOCL - WAF1 \| ZIM - FAX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	HMM, ONE
AEM2 / WM2 → WAX1 / WAF1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
A03 → FEW2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
WAX3 / FA2 / SW2 / WAF3 / COSCO - WAX3 \| GSL - FA2 \| ONE - SW2 \| OOCL - WAF3 \| ZIM - FA2 → WAX1 / FAX / WA1 / WAF1 / COSCO - WAX1 \| GSL - FAX \| ONE - WA1 \| OOCL - WAF1 \| ZIM - FAX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, ONE, Maersk, ZIM, Gold Star, OOCL
KCS → WA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
ZAX3 / SA1 / SAC / SAF3 → WAX1 / FAX / WA1 / WAF1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, ONE, Gold Star, OOCL, ZIM
NIS / NJX / HMM - NIS \| ML - NJX \| PIL - NCI \| RCL - RSU1 \| XPF - NJX → WA1 / COSCO - WAX1 \| GSL - FAX \| ONE - WA1 \| OOCL - WAF1 \| ZIM - FAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE, Maersk
CHL2 → WAF1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	OOCL
CME → WAX1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
SCJX / CIS3 → FAX / WAF1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Gold Star, OOCL
NJX → FEW2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
KCS → SW2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
NJX / HMM - NIS \| ML - NJX \| PIL - NCI \| RCL - RSU1 \| XPF - NJX → SW2 / COSCO - WAX3 \| GSL - FA2 \| ONE - SW2 \| OOCL - WAF3 \| ZIM - FA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Maersk
SEAGULL → Iroko	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AAC / VCS → WAX1 / WAF1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
AWE4 / ECX1 → WAX1 / WAF1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
A3C → WAX1 / WAF1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
YANGTSE / AAC / VCS → WAX3 / WAF3 / COSCO - WAX3 \| GSL - FA2 \| ONE - SW2 \| OOCL - WAF3 \| ZIM - FA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, OOCL
SAE / FLORIDA TO CENTRAL AMERICA → Iroko / MSC - Iroko	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, MSC
VESPUCCI / AWE1 / ECC2 → WAX3 / WAF3 / COSCO - WAX3 \| GSL - FA2 \| ONE - SW2 \| OOCL - WAF3 \| ZIM - FA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
SAX / AWE4 / ECX1 → WAX3 / WAF3 / COSCO - WAX3 \| GSL - FA2 \| ONE - SW2 \| OOCL - WAF3 \| ZIM - FA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM

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Ocean routes from China to Nigeria

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Air Freight

18h 25m, 2-4 times a week

554kg CO₂e

Container Ship

30 days 23h, 2-4 times a week

1.55t CO₂e

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China to Nigeria By Air freight, Container ship or Road

China to Nigeria by Air freight

Quickest air route

Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport to Mallam Aminu International Airport

Cargo flights

Ürümqi Diwopu International Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport

Most frequent

Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport

China to Nigeria by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Nansha to Apapa

Most frequent

Xiamen to Apapa

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