Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Namibia and Nigeria is 28 days 4h. Ships depart from Walvis Bay (NAWVB) and arrive at Tincan (NGTIN) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Namibia and Nigeria?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Walvis Bay (NAWVB) and arrive into Tincan (NGTIN) around 28 days 4h later. These services are operated by MSC, Maersk, MSC and MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Namibia to Nigeria takes around 14hrs. Flights depart from Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) and arrive at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Namibia and Nigeria?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by South African Airways and Ethiopian Airlines and the typical transit time is around 14hrs.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Namibia and Nigeria. Cargo flights depart from Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) and arrive at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) with departures Daily and a average flight time of around 14hrs. Ethiopian Airlines operates  on this route.

Question 6

How long does it take to ship cargo from Namibia to Nigeria by road?

Accepted Answer

It will typically take around 3 days 15h to send cargo via road from Namibia and Nigeria. This duration does not factor in traffic, weather or other delays that may occur on route.

Question 7

What is the distance between Namibia to Nigeria by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Namibia and Nigeria by cargo ship is 5,375 Nautical Miles (9,955 Kilometres / 6,186 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Walvis Bay (NAWVB) and Tincan (NGTIN).

Question 8

What is the distance by road between Namibia to Nigeria?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Namibia and Nigeria by road is 5,569 Kilometres (3,461 Miles) and will typically take around 3 days 15h to drive (exluding including traffic and local conditions).

Question 9

What is the distance between Namibia to Nigeria by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Namibia and Nigeria by air is around 5,696 Kilometres (3,539 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS).

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

1.21t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Namibia 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 11

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from Namibia to Nigeria?

Accepted Answer

550kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Namibia 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
South African Airways	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320+2 others
Ethiopian AirlinesFreighter	Daily	Boeing 737 Freighter+6 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Ethiopian AirlinesFreighter	Daily	Boeing 737 Freighter+3 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Ethiopian Airlines	Daily	Boeing 737 Freighter+3 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
ANGOLA	Direct	1-2 times a week	MSC
U8B → WAF3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
NWC MOR WAF → ANGOLA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC MOR WAF → USWASA Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Vehicles
Truck Operator	N/A	Truck 40T
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Namibia to Nigeria By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Namibia to Nigeria by Air freight

Quickest air route

Hosea Kutako International Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport

Cargo flights

Hosea Kutako International Airport to Mallam Aminu International Airport

Most frequent

Hosea Kutako International Airport to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport

Namibia to Nigeria by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Walvis Bay to Tincan

Namibia to Nigeria by Road

Quickest road route

Namibia to Nigeria

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