Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Tripoli and Norfolk is 45 days 10h. Ships depart from Khoms (LYKHO) and arrive at Norfolk (USORF) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Tripoli and Norfolk?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Khoms (LYKHO) and arrive into Norfolk (USORF) around 45 days 10h later. These services are operated by MSC and MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Tripoli to Norfolk takes around 20h 15m. Flights depart from Mitiga International Airport (MJI) and arrive at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Tripoli and Norfolk?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Mitiga International Airport (MJI) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) depart daily. These flights are serviced by Turkish Airlines, EgyptAir and Royal Jordanian and the typical transit time is around 20h 15m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Tripoli and Norfolk. 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 Tripoli to Norfolk by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Tripoli and Norfolk by cargo ship is 6,130 Nautical Miles (11,353 Kilometres / 7,054 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Khoms (LYKHO) and Norfolk (USORF).

Question 7

What is the distance between Tripoli to Norfolk by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Tripoli and Norfolk by air is around 10,053 Kilometres (6,246 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Mitiga International Airport (MJI) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

2.69t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Tripoli to Norfolk. 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 Norfolk?

Accepted Answer

617kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Tripoli to Norfolk. 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 Airlines	Daily	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)+2 others
EgyptAir	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737-800+1 others
Royal Jordanian	1-2 times a week	Airbus A320neo+3 others
More Details	See carrier information, flight schedules and estimated emissions

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
LIBYA II → Dragon	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
LIBYA II → EMUSA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
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