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 29 days 17h. Ships depart from Apapa (NGAPP) and arrive at Jebel Ali (AEJEA) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Apapa (NGAPP) and arrive into Jebel Ali (AEJEA) around 29 days 17h later. These services are operated by Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM and CMA CGM.

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 14h 9m. 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 1-2 times a day. These flights are serviced by Qatar Airways, EgyptAir, MEA and Ethiopian Airlines and the typical transit time is around 14h 9m.

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 Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) with departures Every 1-2 weeks and a average flight time of around 14h 9m. EgyptAir operates  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 12,702 Nautical Miles (23,525 Kilometres / 14,618 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 5,855 Kilometres (3,638 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

2.17t CO₂e (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

302kg CO₂e (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	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Qatar Airways	1-2 times a day	Boeing 787-9+2 others
EgyptAir	1-2 times a day	Boeing 737-800 Freighter (winglets)+5 others
MEA	1-2 times a week	Airbus A330-200+1 others
Ethiopian Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+3 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
EgyptAirFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 737-800 Freighter (winglets)+6 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MIAX / AIM	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, ONE
MIDAS1 → GULFEIN1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
MIDAS1 → GULFEIN1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
AIM → SAC → AG1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
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Lagos to Abu Dhabi By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Lagos to Abu Dhabi by Air freight

Quickest air route

Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport

Cargo flights

Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Al Maktoum International Airport

Lagos to Abu Dhabi by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Apapa to Jebel Ali

Closest seaports

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