Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Houston and Lagos is 32 days 14h. Ships depart from Freeport (USFPO) and arrive at Tincan (NGTIN) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Houston and Lagos?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Freeport (USFPO) and arrive into Tincan (NGTIN) around 32 days 14h later. These services are operated by Grimaldi and Grimaldi.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Houston to Lagos takes around 19h 15m. Flights depart from William P Hobby Airport (HOU) and arrive at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Houston and Lagos?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between William P Hobby Airport (HOU) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Delta Air Lines and the typical transit time is around 19h 15m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Houston and Lagos. Cargo flights depart from George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH) and arrive at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) with departures 2-4 times a week and a average flight time of around 19h 34m. Qatar Airways operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Houston to Lagos by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Houston and Lagos by cargo ship is 7,999 Nautical Miles (14,814 Kilometres / 9,205 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Houston (USHOU) and Apapa (NGAPP).

Question 7

What is the distance between Houston to Lagos by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Houston and Lagos by air is around 10,526 Kilometres (6,540 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between William P Hobby Airport (HOU) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.44t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Houston 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 9

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from Houston to Lagos?

Accepted Answer

610kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Houston 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
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320+2 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Qatar AirwaysFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-200LR+2 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NAWAS3	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	Grimaldi
MED USA MEX SVC → NAWAS3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Grimaldi
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
TA11 → WAF6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
TA11 → WAF3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
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Houston to Lagos By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Houston to Lagos by Air freight

Quickest air route

William P Hobby Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport

Cargo flights

George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport

Houston to Lagos by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Freeport to Tincan

Closest seaports

Houston to Apapa

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