Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Sri Lanka and Libya is 20 days 16h. Ships depart from Colombo (LKCMB) and arrive at Misurata (LYMRA) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Colombo (LKCMB) and arrive into Misurata (LYMRA) around 20 days 16h later. These services are operated by Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, COSCO, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, COSCO, COSCO, CMA CGM and CMA CGM.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Sri Lanka to Libya takes around 16h 53m. Flights depart from Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) and arrive at Benina International Airport (BEN).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Sri Lanka and Libya?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) and Benina International Airport (BEN) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by FlyDubai and Turkish Airlines and the typical transit time is around 16h 53m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Sri Lanka and Libya. Cargo flights depart from Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) and arrive at Mitiga International Airport (MJI) with departures 1-2 times a day and a average flight time of around 17h 46m. Turkish Airlines operates  on this route.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Sri Lanka and Libya by cargo ship is 6,331 Nautical Miles (11,726 Kilometres / 7,286 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Colombo (LKCMB) and Misurata (LYMRA).

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Sri Lanka and Libya by air is around 6,787 Kilometres (4,217 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) and Benina International Airport (BEN).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

680kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Sri Lanka to Libya. 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 Sri Lanka to Libya?

Accepted Answer

499kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Sri Lanka to Libya. 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
FlyDubai	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737MAX 8+1 others
Turkish Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300+5 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Turkish AirlinesFreighter	1-2 times a day	Airbus A330-300+5 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
ME2 → JEDDAH 1 → Z33	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
ME2 → AE19 → Z33	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
ME2 → AE15 → Z33	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
ME2 → WAF3 → Z33	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
ME2 → WAF6 → Z33	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
EPIC3 → MINA → NAX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
FAL6 → MEX → TULYB	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
SEAS2 → MEX → TULYB	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
CIMEX3 → MEX → TULYB	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
AS6 → MEX → TULYB	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
FAL6 → MEX → GTL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
SEAS2 → MEX → GTL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
CIMEX3 → MEX → GTL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
AS6 → MEX → GTL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
SEAS2 → BEX2 → TULYB	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
AS6 → BEX2 → TULYB	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
FAL6 → BEX2 → TULYB	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
SEAS2 → BEX2 → GTL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
AS6 → BEX2 → GTL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
FAL6 → BEX2 → GTL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
SEAS2 → BEX → TULYB	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
AS6 → BEX → TULYB	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
FAL6 → BEX → TULYB	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
SEAS2 → BEX2 → GTL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
AS6 → BEX2 → GTL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
FAL6 → BEX2 → GTL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
SEAS2 → BEX → GTL	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
AS6 → BEX → GTL	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
FAL6 → BEX → GTL	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
ESA2 → KCM2 → NAX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
AGI → CME → NAX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
AGI → CT2 → NAX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
AGI → AEM6 → NAX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
FAL6 → MEX2 → TULYB	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
SEAS2 → MEX2 → TULYB	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
AGI → AEU7 → NAX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
AGI → RBC2 → NAX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
FAL6 → MEX2 → GTL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
SEAS2 → MEX2 → GTL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM

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

Sri Lanka to Libya by Air freight

Quickest air route

Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport to Benina International Airport

Cargo flights

Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport to Mitiga International Airport

Sri Lanka to Libya by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Colombo to Misurata

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