Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Nigeria and Kenya is 48 days 11h. Ships depart from Apapa (NGAPP) and arrive at Lamu (KELAU) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Nigeria and Kenya?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Apapa (NGAPP) and arrive into Lamu (KELAU) around 48 days 11h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM and CMA CGM.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Nigeria to Kenya takes around 5h 15m. Flights depart from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Nigeria and Kenya?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) depart daily. These flights are serviced by Qatar Airways, Kenya Airways, Turkish Airlines, Emirates, Uganda Airlines, ASKY, Emirates and Kenya Airways and the typical transit time is around 5h 15m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Nigeria and Kenya. Cargo flights depart from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) with departures 2-4 times a week and a average flight time of around 5h 15m. Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, Emirates and Emirates operates  on this route.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

It will typically take around 3 days 20h to send cargo via road from Nigeria and Kenya. This duration does not factor in traffic, weather or other delays that may occur on route.

Question 7

What is the distance between Nigeria to Kenya by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Nigeria and Kenya by cargo ship is 11,246 Nautical Miles (20,828 Kilometres / 12,942 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Apapa (NGAPP) and Lamu (KELAU).

Question 8

What is the distance by road between Nigeria to Kenya?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Nigeria and Kenya by road is 5,185 Kilometres (3,222 Miles) and will typically take around 3 days 20h to drive (exluding including traffic and local conditions).

Question 9

What is the distance between Nigeria to Kenya by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Nigeria and Kenya by air is around 3,837 Kilometres (2,384 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO).

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

1.73t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Nigeria to Kenya. 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 Nigeria to Kenya?

Accepted Answer

198kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Nigeria to Kenya. 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
Qatar AirwaysFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777-200F Freighter
Kenya Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)+1 others
Turkish AirlinesFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Airbus A330-200 Freighter
EmiratesFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777 Freighter
Uganda Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737+1 others
ASKY	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737MAX 8+1 others
EmiratesFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777 Freighter
Kenya Airways	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 787-8+1 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MIDAS1 → INDAMEX → KILIMA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
MIDAS1 → MEDEX → KILIMA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
MIDAS1 → C3MAPL → KILIMA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
MIDAS1 → EPIC → KILIMA	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
WAX1 → BEX → KILIMA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
WAX1 → BEX → ASEA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Vehicles
Truck Operator	N/A	Truck 40T
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Nigeria to Kenya By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Nigeria to Kenya by Air freight

Quickest air route

Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

Nigeria to Kenya by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Apapa to Lamu

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Nigeria to Kenya by Road

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