Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Lagos and Chicago is 43 days 14h. Ships depart from Tincan (NGTIN) and arrive at Baltimore (USBAL) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Lagos and Chicago?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Tincan (NGTIN) and arrive into Baltimore (USBAL) around 43 days 14h later. These services are operated by MSC, MSC, Grimaldi, Grimaldi, Grimaldi, Hapag-Lloyd, Grimaldi and Maersk.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Lagos to Chicago takes around 20h 26m. Flights depart from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and arrive at Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Lagos and Chicago?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Delta Air Lines and the typical transit time is around 20h 26m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Lagos and Chicago. Cargo flights depart from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and arrive at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) with departures Daily and a average flight time of around 21h 29m. Turkish Airlines operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Lagos to Chicago by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Lagos and Chicago by cargo ship is 11,428 Nautical Miles (21,165 Kilometres / 13,151 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Apapa (NGAPP) and Baltimore (USBAL).

Question 7

What is the distance between Lagos to Chicago by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Lagos and Chicago by air is around 10,359 Kilometres (6,437 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.26t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Lagos to Chicago. 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 Chicago?

Accepted Answer

598kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Lagos to Chicago. 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 A330-200+2 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Turkish AirlinesFreighter	Daily	Airbus A330-200 Freighter+5 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
USWASA Express	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
USWASA Express	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NAWAS3	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	Grimaldi
MES → MED USA MEX SVC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Grimaldi
MES → MED USA MEX SVC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Grimaldi
WWA → AL6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
CES → NAWAS3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Grimaldi
WAF6 → TA12	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Apapa → USWASA Express	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
Iroko → USWASA Express	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
Apapa → USWASA Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
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Lagos to Chicago By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Lagos to Chicago by Air freight

Quickest air route

Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

Cargo flights

Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

Lagos to Chicago by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Tincan to Baltimore

Closest seaports

Apapa to Baltimore

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