Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Lagos and Abu Dhabi is 27 days 3h. Ships depart from Tincan (NGTIN) and arrive at Abu Dhabi (AEAUH) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Lagos and Abu Dhabi?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Tincan (NGTIN) and arrive into Abu Dhabi (AEAUH) around 27 days 3h later. These services are operated by MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Lagos to Abu Dhabi takes around 1 day 15h. Flights depart from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and arrive at Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Lagos and Abu Dhabi?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by EgyptAir, Qatar Airways and Air France and the typical transit time is around 1 day 15h.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Lagos and Abu Dhabi. Cargo flights depart from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and arrive at Dubai International Airport (DXB) with departures 2-4 times a week and a average flight time of around 1 day 18h. Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways and Turkish Airlines operates Airbus A350-900 Freighter, Boeing 777-200F Freighter, Boeing 737-300 Freighter and Airbus A330 Freighter on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Lagos to Abu Dhabi by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Lagos and Abu Dhabi by cargo ship is 7,742 Nautical Miles (14,338 Kilometres / 8,909 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Apapa (NGAPP) and Abu Dhabi (AEAUH).

Question 7

What is the distance between Lagos to Abu Dhabi by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Lagos and Abu Dhabi by air is around 6,364 Kilometres (3,954 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.08t CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Lagos to Abu Dhabi. 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 Lagos to Abu Dhabi?

Accepted Answer

210kg - 278kg CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Lagos to Abu Dhabi. 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	Departs	Aircraft types
EgyptAir	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 737-800+2 others
Qatar Airways	Every 2-4 weeks	Boeing 787-9+2 others
Air France	1-2 times a week	Airbus A350-900
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Operating carriers	Departs	Aircraft types
EgyptAir	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 737-800+4 others
Ethiopian AirlinesF	Every 1-2 weeks	Airbus A350-900 Freighter+5 others
Qatar Airways	Every 4-6 weeks	Boeing 787-9+6 others
RwandAir	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-800
Kenya AirwaysF	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 737-300 Freighter+3 others
Royal Air Maroc	1-2 times a week	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)+1 others
Air France	1-2 times a week	Airbus A350-900+1 others
KLM	Every 1-2 weeks	Airbus A330-200+3 others
Turkish AirlinesF	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330 Freighter+3 others

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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
MSC	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC VITTORIA+5 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
CMA CGM	Every 2-4 weeks	HEDWIG SCHULTE+12 others
Maersk	Every 2-4 weeks	LEONIDIO+17 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
Hapag-Lloyd	Every 2-4 weeks	NAVIOS DORADO+9 others
MSC	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC VITTORIA+54 others
Maersk	Every 2-4 weeks	KOTA LAGU+12 others
COSCO	Every 2-4 weeks	NAVIOS MAGNOLIA+32 others
PIL	Every 2-4 weeks	KOTA LAWA+24 others

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Lagos to Abu Dhabi By Air freight, Cargo ship or Road

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Lagos to Abu Dhabi by Air freight

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Apapa to Abu Dhabi

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