Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Lagos and Durban is 11 days 7h. Ships depart from Tincan (NGTIN) and arrive at Durban (ZADUR) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Lagos and Durban?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Tincan (NGTIN) and arrive into Durban (ZADUR) around 11 days 7h later. These services are operated by MSC and MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Lagos to Durban takes around 13hrs. Flights depart from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and arrive at King Shaka International Airport (DUR).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Lagos and Durban?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and King Shaka International Airport (DUR) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by South African Airways and the typical transit time is around 13hrs.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Lagos and Durban. There are regular passenger aircraft however and they might be able to accommodate your cargo depending on its dimensions and weight.

Question 6

How long does it take to ship cargo from Lagos to Durban by road?

Accepted Answer

It will typically take around 4 days 15h to send cargo via road from Lagos and Durban. This duration does not factor in traffic, weather or other delays that may occur on route.

Question 7

What is the distance between Lagos to Durban by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Lagos and Durban by cargo ship is 3,401 Nautical Miles (6,298 Kilometres / 3,913 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Apapa (NGAPP) and Durban (ZADUR).

Question 8

What is the distance by road between Lagos to Durban?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Lagos and Durban by road is 7,692 Kilometres (4,780 Miles) and will typically take around 4 days 15h to drive (exluding including traffic and local conditions).

Question 9

What is the distance between Lagos to Durban by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Lagos and Durban by air is around 5,009 Kilometres (3,112 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and King Shaka International Airport (DUR).

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

791kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Lagos to Durban. 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 11

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from Lagos to Durban?

Accepted Answer

496kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Lagos to Durban. 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
South African Airways	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300+3 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
USWASA Express	Direct	1-2 times a week	MSC
ANGOLA	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MIAX / AIM	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Hapag-Lloyd
Apapa → USWASA Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Iroko → USWASA Express	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	MSC
Iroko → ANGOLA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Apapa → ANGOLA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MESAWA → SAECS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Vehicles
Truck Operator	N/A	Truck 40T
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