Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Turkey and Libya is 3 days 1h. Ships depart from Mersin (TRMER) and arrive at Misurata (LYMRA) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Turkey and Libya?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Mersin (TRMER) and arrive into Misurata (LYMRA) around 3 days 1h later. These services are operated by MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Turkey to Libya takes around 3h 25m. Flights depart from İstanbul Airport (IST) and arrive at Misrata International Airport (MRA).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Turkey and Libya?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between İstanbul Airport (IST) and Misrata International Airport (MRA) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Afriqiyah Airways, Turkish Airlines and MNG Airlines and the typical transit time is around 3h 25m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Turkey and Libya. Cargo flights depart from İstanbul Airport (IST) and arrive at Misrata International Airport (MRA) with departures 2-4 times a week and a average flight time of around 3h 25m. Turkish Airlines and MNG Airlines operates Airbus A310-300 Freighter and Airbus A330-300 Freighter on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Turkey to Libya by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Turkey and Libya by cargo ship is 1,026 Nautical Miles (1,900 Kilometres / 1,180 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Mersin (TRMER) and Misurata (LYMRA).

Question 7

What is the distance between Turkey to Libya by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Turkey and Libya by air is around 1,569 Kilometres (975 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between İstanbul Airport (IST) and Misrata International Airport (MRA).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

210kg CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Turkey 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 Turkey to Libya?

Accepted Answer

82kg CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Turkey 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	Departs	Aircraft types
Afriqiyah Airways	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320
Turkish AirlinesF	1-2 times a week	Airbus A310-300 Freighter
MNG AirlinesF	Every 1-2 weeks	Airbus A330-300 Freighter
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Operating carriers	Departs	Aircraft types
Libyan Wings	1-2 times a day	Airbus A319
Libyan Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320
Afriqiyah Airways	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320
Turkish Airlines	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 737MAX 8+1 others
MNG AirlinesF	Every 1-2 weeks	Airbus A330-300 Freighter
Buraq Air	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 737-800
Tunisair	1-2 times a week	Airbus A320+3 others

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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
MSC	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC Levante F
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