Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Lagos and Chennai is 36 days 15h. Ships depart from Apapa (NGAPP) and arrive at Mundra (INMUN) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Lagos and Chennai?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Apapa (NGAPP) and arrive into Mundra (INMUN) around 36 days 15h later. These services are operated by ONE, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM and Maersk.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Lagos to Chennai takes around 1 day 18h. Flights depart from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and arrive at Chennai International Airport (MAA).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Lagos and Chennai?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and Chennai International Airport (MAA) depart 1-2 times a week. These flights are serviced by Ethiopian Airlines and Qatar Airways and the typical transit time is around 1 day 18h.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

What is the distance between Lagos to Chennai by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Lagos and Chennai by cargo ship is 11,906 Nautical Miles (22,051 Kilometres / 13,702 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Lekki (NGLKK) and Ennore (INENR).

Question 7

What is the distance between Lagos to Chennai by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Lagos and Chennai by air is around 8,492 Kilometres (5,277 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and Chennai International Airport (MAA).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.49t - 1.64t CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Lagos to Chennai. 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 Chennai?

Accepted Answer

280kg - 530kg CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Lagos to Chennai. 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
Ethiopian AirlinesF	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 737 Freighter+4 others
Qatar AirwaysF	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+2 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Aircraft types
Ethiopian AirlinesF	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900 Freighter+3 others
Qatar AirwaysF	1-2 times a week	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+2 others
Air France	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+1 others
KLM	Every 1-2 weeks	Airbus A330-200+1 others
Virgin Atlantic	Every 1-2 weeks	Airbus A330-300+1 others

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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
ONE	Every 2-4 weeks	NYK PAULA+3 others
Hapag-Lloyd	Every 2-4 weeks	OSAKA+7 others
CMA CGM	Every 2-4 weeks	HEDWIG SCHULTE+7 others
Maersk	Every 2-4 weeks	LEONIDIO+18 others

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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
Maersk	Every 2-4 weeks	MAERSK EDIRNE+16 others
CMA CGM	Every 2-4 weeks	EDISON+12 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
Hapag-Lloyd	Every 1-2 weeks	OSAKA+26 others
ZIM	Every 2-4 weeks	GIALOVA+4 others
Maersk	Every 2-4 weeks	KOTA LAGU+11 others
ONE	Every 1-2 weeks	ALEXANDRIA BRIDGE+33 others
COSCO	Every 1-2 weeks	NATAL+12 others
Gold Star	Every 2-4 weeks	DIAMANTIS P+1 others

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Lagos to Chennai By Air freight, Cargo ship or Road

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Lagos to Chennai by Air freight

Quickest air route

Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Chennai International Airport

Most frequent

Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Kempegowda International Airport

Lagos to Chennai by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Apapa to Mundra

Closest seaports

Lekki to Ennore

Most frequent

Apapa to Nhava Sheva

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