Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Mombasa and Lagos is 39 days 20h. Ships depart from Mombasa (KEMBA) and arrive at Apapa (NGAPP) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Mombasa and Lagos?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Mombasa (KEMBA) and arrive into Apapa (NGAPP) around 39 days 20h later. These services are operated by ZIM, COSCO, Maersk, COSCO, Maersk, Maersk, COSCO, MSC, COSCO, ZIM, Gold Star, Maersk, Gold Star, Maersk and ZIM.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Mombasa to Lagos takes around 12h 28m. Flights depart from Moi International Airport (MBA) and arrive at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Mombasa and Lagos?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Moi International Airport (MBA) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Uganda Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines and RwandAir and the typical transit time is around 12h 28m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

How long does it take to ship cargo from Mombasa to Lagos by road?

Accepted Answer

It will typically take around 4 days 17h to send cargo via road from Mombasa and Lagos. This duration does not factor in traffic, weather or other delays that may occur on route.

Question 7

What is the distance between Mombasa to Lagos by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Mombasa and Lagos by cargo ship is 12,272 Nautical Miles (22,727 Kilometres / 14,122 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Mombasa (KEMBA) and Apapa (NGAPP).

Question 8

What is the distance by road between Mombasa to Lagos?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Mombasa and Lagos by road is 4,200 Kilometres (2,609 Miles) and will typically take around 4 days 17h to drive (exluding including traffic and local conditions).

Question 9

What is the distance between Mombasa to Lagos by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Mombasa and Lagos by air is around 4,232 Kilometres (2,629 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Moi International Airport (MBA) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS).

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

1.87t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Mombasa 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 11

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from Mombasa to Lagos?

Accepted Answer

428kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Mombasa 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
Uganda Airlines	2-4 times a week	Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 and Challenger 890+1 others
Ethiopian Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 737MAX 8+4 others
RwandAir	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737-800+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Ethiopian Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8+2 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
KYX / EA3 / GSL - KYX \| HL - EAS3 \| ONE - EA3 \| PIL - EAS → FAX / WA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM, Gold Star, ONE
EAX3 / CMA - ASEA2 \| COSCO - EAX3 \| EMC - AEF \| OOCL - EAX3 \| XPF - MFX → WAX1 / WAF1 / COSCO - WAX1 \| GSL - FAX \| ONE - WA1 \| OOCL - WAF1 \| ZIM - FAX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, Maersk
MASHARIKI → FEW2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
EAX1 / MASHARIKI → WAX1 / WAF1 / COSCO - WAX1 \| GSL - FAX \| ONE - WA1 \| OOCL - WAF1 \| ZIM - FAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Maersk, OOCL
ASEA2 / CMA - ASEA2 \| COSCO - EAX3 \| EMC - AEF \| OOCL - EAX3 \| XPF - MFX → NWAX3 / FEW2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, CMA CGM
Mawingu Express → MESAWA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
EAX1 / MASHARIKI → WAX3 / WAF3 / COSCO - WAX3 \| GSL - FA2 \| ONE - SW2 \| OOCL - WAF3 \| ZIM - FA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Maersk, OOCL
Origami → HL - MIAX \| ONE - AIM	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
ASEA2 / EAX3 / CMA - ASEA2 \| COSCO - EAX3 \| EMC - AEF \| OOCL - EAX3 \| XPF - MFX → WAX3 / WAF3 / COSCO - WAX3 \| GSL - FA2 \| ONE - SW2 \| OOCL - WAF3 \| ZIM - FA2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, Maersk, CMA CGM
KYX / EA3 / GSL - KYX \| HL - EAS3 \| ONE - EA3 \| PIL - EAS → FAX / WA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM, Gold Star, ONE
KYX / EA3 → FAX / WA1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Gold Star, ONE
Mawingu Express → WAF6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
KYX / EA3 → FA2 / SW2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Gold Star, ONE
Mawingu Express → MEWA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
KYX / EA3 / GSL - KYX \| HL - EAS3 \| ONE - EA3 \| PIL - EAS → FA2 / SW2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM, Gold Star, ONE

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MASHARIKI → FEW1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Vehicles
Truck Operator	N/A	Truck 40T
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Mombasa to Lagos By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Mombasa to Lagos by Air freight

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Moi International Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport

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Mombasa to Lagos by Container ship

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Mombasa to Apapa

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