Lagos to Durban By Air freight, Container ship or Road

See the best way to ship your freight from Lagos, Nigeria to Durban, South Africa by Air, Sea and Road. Compare transit times, frequency, emissions, sailing schedules and much more.

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Lagos to Durban

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Air Freight

13hrs, 2-4 times a week

361kg CO₂

Container Ship

9 days 14h, Every 1-2 weeks

666kg CO₂

Road Freight

4 days 15h

48kg CO₂
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Lagos to Durban by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Lagos to Durban by plane will take about 13hrs and departs from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and arrives into King Shaka International Airport (DUR). There are flights departing 2-4 times a week on this route. South African Airways is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing 2-4 times a week.

Quickest air route

Murtala Muhammed International Airport to King Shaka International Airport

Departs from

Departs from

13hrs
2-4 times a week
5,009 km
3,112 mi.
1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

361kg CO₂ (per 100kg)

Operating carriersDeparture frequencyAircraft types
Carrier Identifier: SASouth African Airways
2-4 times a weekAirbus A330-300+3 others
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Lagos to Durban by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Lagos to Durban by ship will take about 9 days 14h and departs from Apapa (NGAPP) and arrives into Durban (ZADUR). There are vessels departing every 1-2 weeks on this route. ONE is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Apapa to Durban

Port of loading

Port of loading

9 days 14h
Every 1-2 weeks
6,625 km
4,116 mi.
Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

666kg CO₂ (per TEU)

Service LinesService TypeDeparture frequencyServicing Carriers
Carrier Identifier: ONEYMIAX / AIM
DirectEvery 1-2 weeksONE, Hapag-Lloyd
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Lagos to Durban by Road

It is also possible to transport goods by road from Lagos to Durban. The total distance is around 5,003 km and will usually takes around 4 days 15h by road. Note: This time estimate is based on typical traffic conditions and does not take into consideration delays or congestion.

Quickest road route

Lagos to Durban

4 days 15h
N/A
5,003 km
3,108 mi.
Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

48kg CO₂ (per 100kg)

Operating carriersDeparture frequencyVehicles
Carrier Identifier: default-truck-carrierTruck Operator
N/ATruck 40T
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