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 29 days 3h. Ships depart from Cartagena (COCTG) and arrive at Lekki (NGLKK) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Colombia and Nigeria?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Cartagena (COCTG) and arrive into Lekki (NGLKK) around 29 days 3h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM.

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 47m. 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 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Delta Air Lines and KLM and the typical transit time is around 21h 47m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Colombia and Nigeria. Cargo flights depart from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) and arrive at Mallam Aminu International Airport (KAN) with departures 1-2 times a week and a average flight time of around 1 day 12h. Ethiopian Airlines and Ethiopian Airlines operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Colombia to Nigeria by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Colombia and Nigeria by cargo ship is 7,397 Nautical Miles (13,699 Kilometres / 8,512 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Cartagena (COCTG) and Lekki (NGLKK).

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

1.43t 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

653kg 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	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737-800+2 others
KLM	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Ethiopian AirlinesFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+5 others
Ethiopian AirlinesFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+2 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Air France	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+1 others
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9
Turkish Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+5 others
Qatar AirwaysFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-200LR+2 others
Emirates	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-300ER

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MEDCARIB → KORA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
CAX → Ecumed → TA12	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
CAX → Ecumed → WAF6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
CAX → SAE → WAF6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
CAX → Neo Samba → TA12	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
CAX → ME2 → WAF6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
CAX → SAECS → 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

Cargo flights

El Dorado International Airport to Mallam Aminu International Airport

Most frequent

El Dorado International Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport

Colombia to Nigeria by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Cartagena to Lekki

Most frequent

Turbo to Apapa

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