Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Nigeria and Sri Lanka is 32 days. Ships depart from Onne (NGONN) and arrive at Hambantota (LKHBA) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Nigeria and Sri Lanka?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Onne (NGONN) and arrive into Hambantota (LKHBA) around 32 days later. These services are operated by MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Nigeria to Sri Lanka takes around 17h 35m. Flights depart from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) and arrive at Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Nigeria and Sri Lanka?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) and Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines and the typical transit time is around 17h 35m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

What is the distance between Nigeria to Sri Lanka by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Nigeria and Sri Lanka by cargo ship is 7,278 Nautical Miles (13,479 Kilometres / 8,375 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Onne (NGONN) and Hambantota (LKHBA).

Question 7

What is the distance between Nigeria to Sri Lanka by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Nigeria and Sri Lanka by air is around 8,640 Kilometres (5,369 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) and Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

935kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Nigeria to Sri Lanka. 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 Nigeria to Sri Lanka?

Accepted Answer

396kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Nigeria to Sri Lanka. 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 Airways	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-8+1 others
Turkish Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8+4 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Iroko → ANGOLA → Carioca	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MIAX / AIM / HL - MIAX \| ONE - AIM	Direct	1-2 times a week	ONE, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd
MIAX / AIM	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, ONE
FEW2 → MEWA	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
WAF6 → Safina	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
MESAWA → MEWA	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
MIDAS1 → C3MAPL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
MIDAS1 → INDAMEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
MIDAS1 → PIKEX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
MIDAS1 → MEDEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
MIDAS1 → EPIC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
MESAWA → BTL - CWS \| CUL - CWS \| EMC - CIX5 \| ONE - CIP \| TSL - CWX \| XPF - CWX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
MIDAS1 → AS6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
MESAWA → MEWA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
MIDAS1 → INDAMEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
MIDAS1 → PIKEX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
MESAWA → Safina	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk

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Nigeria to Sri Lanka By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Nigeria to Sri Lanka by Air freight

Quickest air route

Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport

Most frequent

Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport

Nigeria to Sri Lanka by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Onne to Hambantota

Most frequent

Apapa to Colombo

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