Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Libya and Sri Lanka is 40 days 6h. Ships depart from Bingazi (LYBEN) and arrive at Colombo (LKCMB) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Libya and Sri Lanka?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Bingazi (LYBEN) and arrive into Colombo (LKCMB) around 40 days 6h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM and CMA CGM.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Libya to Sri Lanka takes around 16h 9m. Flights depart from Benina International Airport (BEN) and arrive at Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Libya and Sri Lanka?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Benina International Airport (BEN) and Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by FlyDubai and the typical transit time is around 16h 9m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Libya and Sri Lanka. Cargo flights depart from Mitiga International Airport (MJI) and arrive at Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) with departures 1-2 times a day and a average flight time of around 19h 6m. Turkish Airlines operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Libya to Sri Lanka by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Libya and Sri Lanka by cargo ship is 6,117 Nautical Miles (11,328 Kilometres / 7,039 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Bingazi (LYBEN) and Colombo (LKCMB).

Question 7

What is the distance between Libya to Sri Lanka by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Libya and Sri Lanka by air is around 6,787 Kilometres (4,217 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Benina International Airport (BEN) and Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

756kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Libya to Sri Lanka. 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 Sri Lanka?

Accepted Answer

500kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Libya to Sri Lanka. 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
FlyDubai	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737MAX 8+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Turkish AirlinesFreighter	1-2 times a day	Boeing 737-900 (winglets)+4 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
TULYB → TUX → MEDEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
TULYB → BEX → C3MAPL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
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Libya to Sri Lanka By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Libya to Sri Lanka by Air freight

Quickest air route

Benina International Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport

Cargo flights

Mitiga International Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport

Libya to Sri Lanka by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Bingazi to Colombo

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