Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Durban and Lagos is 15 days 23h. Ships depart from Durban (ZADUR) and arrive at Tincan (NGTIN) with scheduled departures 2-4 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Durban and Lagos?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 2-4 times a week from Durban (ZADUR) and arrive into Tincan (NGTIN) around 15 days 23h later. These services are operated by ONE, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, MSC, ONE, Maersk, PIL, Maersk, MSC, MSC, ONE and PIL.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Durban to Lagos takes around 22h 55m. Flights depart from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) and arrive at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Durban and Lagos?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between King Shaka International Airport (DUR) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Emirates, Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines and the typical transit time is around 22h 55m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Durban and Lagos. There are regular passenger aircraft however and they might be able to accommodate your cargo depending on its dimensions and weight.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

It will typically take around 4 days 15h to send cargo via road from Durban 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 Durban to Lagos by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Durban and Lagos by cargo ship is 3,845 Nautical Miles (7,121 Kilometres / 4,425 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Durban (ZADUR) and Apapa (NGAPP).

Question 8

What is the distance by road between Durban to Lagos?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Durban and Lagos by road is 7,688 Kilometres (4,777 Miles) and will typically take around 4 days 15h to drive (exluding including traffic and local conditions).

Question 9

What is the distance between Durban to Lagos by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Durban and Lagos by air is around 12,537 Kilometres (7,790 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between King Shaka International Airport (DUR) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS).

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

895kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Durban 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 Durban to Lagos?

Accepted Answer

588kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Durban 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
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER
Qatar Airways	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900+2 others
Turkish Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900+2 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MIAX / AIM	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Hapag-Lloyd
ANGOLA	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
SAT / WAFEX → WWA / HL - WWA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
USWASA Express	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
USWASA Express	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MIAX / AIM → WWA / HL - WWA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Hapag-Lloyd
SHAKA2 / SAFARI → NWAX3 / FEW2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, CMA CGM
FAX → SWS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL
MSC - Ingwe → FEW2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
ANGOLA → USWASA Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
ANGOLA → USWASA Express	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
MIAX / AIM → WAX / ARB	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Hapag-Lloyd
FAX → SWS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	PIL

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MIAX / AIM	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Hapag-Lloyd
AIM → SW2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
USWASA Express → Iroko	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
ANGOLA → Iroko	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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