Cairo to Lagos By Air freight, Container ship or Road

See the best way to ship your freight from Cairo, Egypt to Lagos, Nigeria by Air, Sea and Road. Compare transit times, frequency, emissions, sailing schedules and much more.

Map / Route overview

Cairo to Lagos

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Air Freight

5h 50m, Daily

202kg CO₂

Container Ship

22 days 13h, Every 1-2 weeks

918kg CO₂

Road Freight

3 days 17h

37kg CO₂
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Cairo to Lagos by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Cairo to Lagos by plane will take about 5h 50m and departs from Cairo International Airport (CAI) and arrives into Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS). There are flights departing daily on this route. EgyptAir is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing daily.

Quickest air route

Cairo International Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport

Departs from

Departs from

5h 50m
Daily
3,934 km
2,445 mi.
Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

202kg CO₂ (per 100kg)

Operating carriersDeparture frequencyAircraft types
Carrier Identifier: MSEgyptAirFreighter
DailyAirbus A330-200 Freighter+5 others
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Most frequent

Cairo International Airport to Cadjehoun Airport

Departs from

Departs from

15h 33m
1-2 times a day
6,503 km
4,041 mi.
1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

90kg CO₂ (per 100kg)

Operating carriersDeparture frequencyAircraft types
Carrier Identifier: ETEthiopian Airlines
Every 1-2 daysBoeing 777-200LR+4 others
Carrier Identifier: AFAir France
Every 1-2 daysAirbus A350-900+1 others
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Air routes from Cairo to Lagos

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Cairo to Lagos by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Cairo to Lagos by ship will take about 22 days 13h and departs from Alexandria (EGALY) and arrives into Apapa (NGAPP). There are vessels departing every 1-2 weeks on this route. ONE is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Alexandria to Apapa

Port of loading

Port of loading

22 days 13h
Every 1-2 weeks
9,469 km
5,884 mi.
1 transfer
2 stops

Estimated emissions

918kg CO₂ (per TEU)

Service LinesService TypeDeparture frequencyServicing Carriers
Carrier Identifier: ONEYNEX → ARS
TransshipmentEvery 1-2 weeksONE
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Closest seaports

Port Said to Apapa

Port of loading

Port of loading

23 days 2h
1-2 times a week
9,864 km
6,129 mi.
Direct
3 stops

Estimated emissions

859kg CO₂ (per TEU)

Service LinesService TypeDeparture frequencyServicing Carriers
Carrier Identifier: MAEUWAF6
Direct1-2 times a weekMaersk
Carrier Identifier: MAEUME8 → WAF6
TransshipmentEvery 1-2 weeksMaersk
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Ocean routes from Cairo to Lagos

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Cairo to Lagos by Road

It is also possible to transport goods by road from Cairo to Lagos. The total distance is around 3,924 km and will usually takes around 3 days 17h by road. Note: This time estimate is based on typical traffic conditions and does not take into consideration delays or congestion.

Quickest road route

Cairo to Lagos

3 days 17h
N/A
3,924 km
2,438 mi.
Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

37kg CO₂ (per 100kg)

Operating carriersDeparture frequencyVehicles
Carrier Identifier: default-truck-carrierTruck Operator
N/ATruck 40T
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