Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Kolkata and Lagos is 38 days 10h. Ships depart from Kolkata (INCCU) and arrive at Apapa (NGAPP) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Kolkata and Lagos?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Kolkata (INCCU) and arrive into Apapa (NGAPP) around 38 days 10h later. These services are operated by COSCO, ONE, COSCO, CMA CGM, ONE, MSC and ONE.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Kolkata to Lagos takes around 18h 46m. Flights depart from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) and arrive at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Kolkata and Lagos?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) depart 1-2 times a day. These flights are serviced by Qatar Airways and Emirates and the typical transit time is around 18h 46m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Kolkata and Lagos. Cargo flights depart from Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) and arrive at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) with departures 1-2 times a day and a average flight time of around 18h 46m. Qatar Airways operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Kolkata to Lagos by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Kolkata and Lagos by cargo ship is 10,254 Nautical Miles (18,991 Kilometres / 11,800 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Kolkata (INCCU) and Apapa (NGAPP).

Question 7

What is the distance between Kolkata to Lagos by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Kolkata and Lagos by air is around 9,281 Kilometres (5,767 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport (CCU) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.54t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Kolkata 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 Kolkata to Lagos?

Accepted Answer

432kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Kolkata 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
Qatar AirwaysFreighter	1-2 times a day	Boeing 787-8+3 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
SKX1 → WAX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
CCU → WA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
SKX1 → WAX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
SEASIA15 → NWAX3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
CCU → SW2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
COLOMBO/KOLKATA → HL - MIAX \| ONE - AIM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
CU3 → AIM	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
COLOMBO/KOLKATA → HL - MIAX \| ONE - AIM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
CASB → SWS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	PIL
CU3 → AIM	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
CASA → SWS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	PIL
CCS → SWS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL

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Kolkata to Lagos By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Kolkata to Lagos by Air freight

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Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose International Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport

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