Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Egypt and Nigeria is 23 days 15h. Ships depart from Port Said (EGPSD) and arrive at Tincan (NGTIN) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Egypt and Nigeria?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Port Said (EGPSD) and arrive into Tincan (NGTIN) around 23 days 15h later. These services are operated by Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, MSC and Arkas.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Egypt to Nigeria takes around 4h 40m. Flights depart from Cairo International Airport (CAI) and arrive at Mallam Aminu International Airport (KAN).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Egypt and Nigeria?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Mallam Aminu International Airport (KAN) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by EgyptAir and the typical transit time is around 4h 40m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Egypt and Nigeria. Cargo flights depart from Cairo International Airport (CAI) and arrive at Mallam Aminu International Airport (KAN) with departures Every 1-2 days and a average flight time of around 4h 40m. EgyptAir operates  on this route.

Question 6

How long does it take to ship cargo from Egypt to Nigeria by road?

Accepted Answer

It will typically take around 3 days 10h to send cargo via road from Egypt and Nigeria. This duration does not factor in traffic, weather or other delays that may occur on route.

Question 7

What is the distance between Egypt to Nigeria by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Egypt and Nigeria by cargo ship is 5,132 Nautical Miles (9,504 Kilometres / 5,905 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Port Said (EGPSD) and Tincan (NGTIN).

Question 8

What is the distance by road between Egypt to Nigeria?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Egypt and Nigeria by road is 3,054 Kilometres (1,898 Miles) and will typically take around 3 days 10h to drive (exluding including traffic and local conditions).

Question 9

What is the distance between Egypt to Nigeria by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Egypt and Nigeria by air is around 3,100 Kilometres (1,926 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Cairo International Airport (CAI) and Mallam Aminu International Airport (KAN).

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

1.25t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Egypt 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 11

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

Accepted Answer

227kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Egypt 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
EgyptAirFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-200 Freighter+6 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
EgyptAirFreighter	1-2 times a day	Boeing 737-800 Freighter (winglets)+4 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
WAF3	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
SE3 / AE15 → WAX / HL - WAX \| ONE - ARB	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
SE4 / AE19 → WAX / HL - WAX \| ONE - ARB	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
WAF6 → HL - WAX \| ONE - ARB	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
SLA / ML - SLA → WAX / HL - WAX \| ONE - ARB	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
JD1 / JEDDAH 1 → WAX / HL - WAX \| ONE - ARB	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
WAF3 → HL - WAX \| ONE - ARB	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
SLA → WAF3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
AE19 → WAF3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
WAF6 → WAF3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
JEDDAH 1 → WAF3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
JEDDAH 1 → WAF3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
WAF6 → WAF3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
WAF6 → HL - WWA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
SE4 / AE19 → WWA / HL - WWA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
SLA / ML - SLA → WWA / HL - WWA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
JD1 / JEDDAH 1 → WWA / HL - WWA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
Gioia Tauro to E-Med → West Med to West Africa	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
TLS → MAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Arkas, EMES

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
West Med to West Africa / MSC - West Med to West Africa	Direct	2-4 times a week	MSC, MESSL
E08 → WAF3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
Israel Express → West Med to West Africa	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
ADML - AEX \| ONE - AD1 → WAF3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
E09 → WAF3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
E17 → WAF3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
SLB → WAF3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
Israel Express → NWC To WAF	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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Egypt to Nigeria By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Egypt to Nigeria by Air freight

Quickest air route

Cairo International Airport to Mallam Aminu International Airport

Cargo flights

Cairo International Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport

Egypt to Nigeria by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Port Said to Tincan

Most frequent

Damietta to Tincan

Egypt to Nigeria by Road

Quickest road route

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