Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Tripoli to Colombo by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Tripoli and Colombo is 59 days 5h. Ships depart from Tripoli (LYTIP) and arrive at Colombo (LKCMB) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Tripoli and Colombo?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Tripoli (LYTIP) and arrive into Colombo (LKCMB) around 59 days 5h later. These services are operated by MSC.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Tripoli to Colombo by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Tripoli to Colombo takes around 18h 58m. Flights depart from Mitiga International Airport (MJI) and arrive at Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Tripoli and Colombo?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Mitiga International Airport (MJI) and Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) depart 1-2 times a day. These flights are serviced by Turkish Airlines and the typical transit time is around 18h 58m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Tripoli and Colombo?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Tripoli and Colombo. Cargo flights depart from Mitiga International Airport (MJI) and arrive at Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) with departures 1-2 times a day and a average flight time of around 18h 58m. Turkish Airlines operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Tripoli to Colombo by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Tripoli and Colombo by cargo ship is 11,735 Nautical Miles (21,734 Kilometres / 13,505 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Tripoli (LYTIP) and Colombo (LKCMB).

Question 7

What is the distance between Tripoli to Colombo by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Tripoli and Colombo by air is around 7,957 Kilometres (4,944 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Mitiga International Airport (MJI) and Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Tripoli to Colombo by sea?

Accepted Answer

1.12t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Tripoli to Colombo. 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 Tripoli to Colombo?

Accepted Answer

486kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Tripoli to Colombo. 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
Turkish AirlinesFreighter	1-2 times a day	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)+6 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
LIBYA I → Himalaya	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
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