Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Nigeria and Namibia is 18 days 15h. Ships depart from Tincan (NGTIN) and arrive at Walvis Bay (NAWVB) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Nigeria and Namibia?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Tincan (NGTIN) and arrive into Walvis Bay (NAWVB) around 18 days 15h later. These services are operated by MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC and MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Nigeria to Namibia takes around 13h 50m. Flights depart from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and arrive at Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Nigeria and Namibia?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by South African Airways and the typical transit time is around 13h 50m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Nigeria and Namibia. Cargo flights depart from Mallam Aminu International Airport (KAN) and arrive at Hosea Kutako International Airport (WDH) with departures Daily and a average flight time of around 16h 40m. Ethiopian Airlines operates  on this route.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

It will typically take around 3 days 15h to send cargo via road from Nigeria and Namibia. 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 Namibia by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Nigeria and Namibia by cargo ship is 2,425 Nautical Miles (4,492 Kilometres / 2,791 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Tincan (NGTIN) and Walvis Bay (NAWVB).

Question 8

What is the distance by road between Nigeria to Namibia?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Nigeria and Namibia by road is 5,571 Kilometres (3,462 Miles) and will typically take around 3 days 15h to drive (exluding including traffic and local conditions).

Question 9

What is the distance between Nigeria to Namibia by air?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

546kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Nigeria to Namibia. 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 Namibia?

Accepted Answer

550kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Nigeria to Namibia. 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 A340-300+2 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Ethiopian AirlinesFreighter	Daily	Boeing 737 Freighter+3 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
ANGOLA	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
USWASA Express → NWC MOR WAF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
ANGOLA → NWC MOR WAF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Apapa → NWC MOR WAF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
USWASA Express → ANGOLA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
USWASA Express → ANGOLA	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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Nigeria to Namibia By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Nigeria to Namibia by Air freight

Quickest air route

Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Hosea Kutako International Airport

Cargo flights

Mallam Aminu International Airport to Hosea Kutako International Airport

Nigeria to Namibia by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Tincan to Walvis Bay

Nigeria to Namibia by Road

Quickest road route

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