Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Norfolk and Lagos is 51 days 23h. Ships depart from Norfolk (USORF) and arrive at Tincan (NGTIN) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Norfolk and Lagos?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Norfolk (USORF) and arrive into Tincan (NGTIN) around 51 days 23h later. These services are operated by Hapag-Lloyd.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Norfolk to Lagos takes around 18h 32m. Flights depart from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) and arrive at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Norfolk and Lagos?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Norfolk International Airport (ORF) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Delta Air Lines and the typical transit time is around 18h 32m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Norfolk 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

What is the distance between Norfolk to Lagos by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Norfolk and Lagos by cargo ship is 21,384 Nautical Miles (39,603 Kilometres / 24,608 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Norfolk (USORF) and Apapa (NGAPP).

Question 7

What is the distance between Norfolk to Lagos by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Norfolk and Lagos by air is around 10,237 Kilometres (6,361 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Norfolk International Airport (ORF) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

2.87t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Norfolk 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 9

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

Accepted Answer

402kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Norfolk 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
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 757+2 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
AL2 → WWA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Z7S → FAX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ZIM
America → Iroko	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Z7S → FA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
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