Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Libya to Italy by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Libya and Italy is 4 days 1h. Ships depart from Al Khums (LYKHO) and arrive at Gioia Tauro (ITGIT) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Libya and Italy?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Al Khums (LYKHO) and arrive into Gioia Tauro (ITGIT) around 4 days 1h later. These services are operated by MSC.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Libya to Italy by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Libya to Italy takes around 8h 34m. Flights depart from Mitiga International Airport (MJI) and arrive at Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Libya and Italy?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Mitiga International Airport (MJI) and Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Tunisair and the typical transit time is around 8h 34m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Libya and Italy?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

What is the distance between Libya to Italy by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Libya and Italy by cargo ship is 392 Nautical Miles (726 Kilometres / 451 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Al Khums (LYKHO) and Gioia Tauro (ITGIT).

Question 7

What is the distance between Libya to Italy by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Libya and Italy by air is around 1,099 Kilometres (683 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Mitiga International Airport (MJI) and Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport (FCO).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Libya to Italy by sea?

Accepted Answer

80kg CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Libya to Italy. 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 Libya to Italy?

Accepted Answer

65kg CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Libya to Italy. 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
Tunisair	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320neo+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Aircraft types
EgyptAir	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-800
Royal Jordanian	1-2 times a week	Airbus A319+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
MSC	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC AMANDA F
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Libya to Italy By Air freight, Cargo ship or Road

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Libya to Italy by Air freight

Quickest air route

Mitiga International Airport to Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport

Most frequent

Benina International Airport to Rome–Fiumicino Leonardo da Vinci International Airport

Libya to Italy by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Al Khums to Gioia Tauro

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