Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Mecca and Lagos is 43 days 23h. Ships depart from Jeddah (SAJED) and arrive at Apapa (NGAPP) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Mecca and Lagos?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Jeddah (SAJED) and arrive into Apapa (NGAPP) around 43 days 23h later. These services are operated by COSCO.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Mecca to Lagos takes around 9hrs. Flights depart from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) and arrive at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Mecca and Lagos?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Air Peace, EgyptAir, Ethiopian Airlines, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines and Royal Air Maroc and the typical transit time is around 9hrs.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Mecca and Lagos. Cargo flights depart from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) and arrive at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) with departures 1-2 times a day and a average flight time of around 9hrs. Ethiopian Airlines operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Mecca to Lagos by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Mecca and Lagos by cargo ship is 9,656 Nautical Miles (17,883 Kilometres / 11,112 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Jeddah (SAJED) and Apapa (NGAPP).

Question 7

What is the distance between Mecca to Lagos by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Mecca and Lagos by air is around 4,202 Kilometres (2,611 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.75t CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Mecca to Lagos. 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 Mecca to Lagos?

Accepted Answer

234kg CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Mecca to Lagos. 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
Air Peace	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777
EgyptAir	Daily	Boeing 737-800+4 others
Ethiopian AirlinesFreighter	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+6 others
Qatar Airways	1-2 times a day	Boeing 787-8+6 others
Turkish Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321neo+2 others
Royal Air Maroc	2-4 times a week	Airbus A340-300+1 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Ethiopian Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+5 others
Royal Air Maroc	2-4 times a week	Airbus A340-300+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
AEM6 / AAS → WAX1 / WAF1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
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Mecca to Lagos By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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King Abdulaziz International Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport

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Jeddah to Apapa

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