Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Ethiopia and Nigeria is 51 days 19h. Ships depart from Mogadishu (SOMGQ) and arrive at Onne (NGONN) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Ethiopia and Nigeria?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Mogadishu (SOMGQ) and arrive into Onne (NGONN) around 51 days 19h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Ethiopia to Nigeria takes around 4h 47m. Flights depart from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) and arrive at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Ethiopia and Nigeria?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) and Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) depart 1-2 times a day. These flights are serviced by Ethiopian Airlines and the typical transit time is around 4h 47m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Ethiopia and Nigeria. Cargo flights depart from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) and arrive at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) with departures 1-2 times a day and a average flight time of around 5h 24m. Ethiopian Airlines operates  on this route.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

It will typically take around 3 days 22h to send cargo via road from Ethiopia 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 Ethiopia to Nigeria by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Ethiopia and Nigeria by cargo ship is 13,663 Nautical Miles (25,304 Kilometres / 15,723 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Mogadishu (SOMGQ) and Onne (NGONN).

Question 8

What is the distance by road between Ethiopia to Nigeria?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Ethiopia and Nigeria by road is 3,496 Kilometres (2,172 Miles) and will typically take around 3 days 22h to drive (exluding including traffic and local conditions).

Question 9

What is the distance between Ethiopia to Nigeria by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Ethiopia and Nigeria by air is around 3,467 Kilometres (2,154 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) and Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV).

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

2.59t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Ethiopia 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 Ethiopia to Nigeria?

Accepted Answer

203kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Ethiopia 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
Ethiopian Airlines	1-2 times a day	Airbus A350-900+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Ethiopian AirlinesFreighter	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+3 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
KARIBU → SHAKA2 → NWAX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Vehicles
Truck Operator	N/A	Truck 40T
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Ethiopia to Nigeria By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Ethiopia to Nigeria by Air freight

Quickest air route

Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport

Cargo flights

Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport

Ethiopia to Nigeria by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Mogadishu to Onne

Ethiopia to Nigeria by Road

Quickest road route

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