Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Colombia and Nigeria is 31 days 22h. Ships depart from Cartagena (COCTG) and arrive at Apapa (NGAPP) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Colombia and Nigeria?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Cartagena (COCTG) and arrive into Apapa (NGAPP) around 31 days 22h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, COSCO, ZIM, ZIM, ONE and COSCO.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Colombia to Nigeria takes around 21h 30m. Flights depart from Rafael Nuñez International Airport (CTG) and arrive at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Colombia and Nigeria?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Rafael Nuñez International Airport (CTG) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) depart 1-2 times a week. These flights are serviced by Delta Air Lines and KLM and the typical transit time is around 21h 30m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Colombia 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

What is the distance between Colombia to Nigeria by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Colombia and Nigeria by cargo ship is 7,351 Nautical Miles (13,614 Kilometres / 8,460 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Cartagena (COCTG) and Apapa (NGAPP).

Question 7

What is the distance between Colombia to Nigeria by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Colombia and Nigeria by air is around 12,144 Kilometres (7,546 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Rafael Nuñez International Airport (CTG) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.24t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Colombia 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 9

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

Accepted Answer

652kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Colombia 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
Delta Air Lines	1-2 times a week	Boeing 737-800+1 others
KLM	1-2 times a week	Boeing 787-9+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+2 others
Air France	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900+1 others
Turkish Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+2 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MEDCARIB → MIDAS1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
MEDCARIB → EURAF4 → NWAX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
MEDCARIB → EURAF5 → MIDAS1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
GCO → AEM2 → WAX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
ZCX → ZSL → FAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
ZCX → ZSL → FA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
AN2 → SX1 → SW2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
BZX → ESA2 → WAX3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
CAX → Ecumed → MESAWA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
CAX → Ecumed → WAF3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
CAX → Neo Samba → HL - WAX \| ONE - ARB	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
CAX → NEOASAS → WAF3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
CAX → Neo Samba → FEW2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
CAX → Neo Samba → WAF3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
CAX → Neo Samba → WAF6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk

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Colombia to Nigeria By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Colombia to Nigeria by Air freight

Quickest air route

Rafael Nuñez International Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport

Most frequent

El Dorado International Airport to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport

Colombia to Nigeria by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Cartagena to Apapa

Most frequent

Turbo to Tincan

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