Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Malta to Nigeria by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Malta and Nigeria is 27 days 3h. Ships depart from Malta Freeport (MTMAR) and arrive at Tincan (NGTIN) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Malta and Nigeria?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Malta Freeport (MTMAR) and arrive into Tincan (NGTIN) around 27 days 3h later. These services are operated by MSC, MSC, MSC and MSC.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Malta to Nigeria by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Malta to Nigeria takes around 15h 8m. Flights depart from Malta International Airport (MLA) and arrive at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Malta and Nigeria?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Malta International Airport (MLA) and Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) depart 1-2 times a week. These flights are serviced by Turkish Airlines and the typical transit time is around 15h 8m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Malta and Nigeria?

Accepted Answer

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Malta and Nigeria. 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 Malta to Nigeria by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Malta and Nigeria by cargo ship is 4,639 Nautical Miles (8,592 Kilometres / 5,339 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Malta Freeport (MTMAR) and Tincan (NGTIN).

Question 7

What is the distance between Malta to Nigeria by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Malta and Nigeria by air is around 5,544 Kilometres (3,445 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Malta International Airport (MLA) and Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Malta to Nigeria by sea?

Accepted Answer

929kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Malta to Nigeria. 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 Malta to Nigeria?

Accepted Answer

429kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Malta to Nigeria. 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
Turkish Airlines	1-2 times a week	Airbus A321neo+5 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Turkish Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A321neo+5 others
Lufthansa	1-2 times a week	Airbus A321+5 others
Qatar Airways	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320+2 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Dragon → West Med to West Africa	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
CALEX → West Med to West Africa	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Dragon → West Med to West Africa	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Balkan to South Turkiye → West Med to West Africa	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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Malta to Nigeria By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Malta to Nigeria by Air freight

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Malta International Airport to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport

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Malta International Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport

Malta to Nigeria by Container ship

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Malta Freeport to Tincan

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