Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Tripoli and Lagos is 36 days 16h. Ships depart from Tripoli (LYTIP) and arrive at Tincan (NGTIN) with scheduled departures 2-4 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Tripoli and Lagos?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 2-4 times a week from Tripoli (LYTIP) and arrive into Tincan (NGTIN) around 36 days 16h later. These services are operated by MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Tripoli to Lagos takes around 14h 25m. Flights depart from Mitiga International Airport (MJI) and arrive at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Tripoli and Lagos?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Mitiga International Airport (MJI) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) depart 1-2 times a day. These flights are serviced by EgyptAir and Turkish Airlines and the typical transit time is around 14h 25m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Tripoli and Lagos. Cargo flights depart from Mitiga International Airport (MJI) and arrive at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) with departures 2-4 times a day and a average flight time of around 14h 25m. EgyptAir and Turkish Airlines operates  on this route.

Question 6

How long does it take to ship cargo from Tripoli to Lagos by road?

Accepted Answer

It will typically take around 2 days 21h to send cargo via road from Tripoli and Lagos. This duration does not factor in traffic, weather or other delays that may occur on route.

Question 7

What is the distance between Tripoli to Lagos by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Tripoli and Lagos by cargo ship is 15,145 Nautical Miles (28,049 Kilometres / 17,429 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Tripoli (LYTIP) and Apapa (NGAPP).

Question 8

What is the distance by road between Tripoli to Lagos?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Tripoli and Lagos by road is 4,299 Kilometres (2,671 Miles) and will typically take around 2 days 21h to drive (exluding including traffic and local conditions).

Question 9

What is the distance between Tripoli to Lagos by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Tripoli and Lagos by air is around 5,679 Kilometres (3,529 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Mitiga International Airport (MJI) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS).

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

2.27t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Tripoli 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 11

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

Accepted Answer

391kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Tripoli 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
EgyptAirFreighter	1-2 times a day	Airbus A330-200 Freighter+5 others
Turkish AirlinesFreighter	1-2 times a day	Boeing 737-900 (winglets)+8 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
LIBYA I → West Med to West Africa	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	MSC
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
LIBYA I → JADE → Iroko	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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Tripoli to Lagos By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Tripoli to Lagos by Air freight

Quickest air route

Mitiga International Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport

Tripoli to Lagos by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Tripoli to Tincan

Closest seaports

Tripoli to Apapa

Tripoli to Lagos by Road

Quickest road route

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