Durban to Lagos By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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

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Durban to Lagos

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Air Freight

22h 55m, 2-4 times a day

469kg CO₂

Container Ship

13 days 23h, Every 1-2 weeks

752kg CO₂

Road Freight

4 days 15h

48kg CO₂
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Durban to Lagos by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Durban to Lagos by plane will take about 22h 55m and departs from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) and arrives into Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS). There are flights departing 2-4 times a day on this route. Emirates is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing every 1-2 days.

Quickest air route

King Shaka International Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport

Departs from

Departs from

22h 55m
2-4 times a day
12,537 km
7,790 mi.
1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

469kg CO₂ (per 100kg)

Operating carriersDeparture frequencyAircraft types
Carrier Identifier: EKEmirates
Every 1-2 daysBoeing 777-300ER
Carrier Identifier: QRQatar Airways
Every 1-2 daysAirbus A350-900+1 others
Carrier Identifier: TKTurkish Airlines
2-4 times a weekAirbus A350-900+2 others
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Air routes from Durban to Lagos

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Durban to Lagos by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Durban to Lagos by ship will take about 13 days 23h and departs from Durban (ZADUR) and arrives into Tincan (NGTIN). There are vessels departing every 1-2 weeks on this route. Hapag-Lloyd is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Durban to Tincan

Port of loading

Port of loading

13 days 23h
Every 1-2 weeks
7,325 km
4,551 mi.
Direct
1 stop

Estimated emissions

752kg CO₂ (per TEU)

Service LinesService TypeDeparture frequencyServicing Carriers
Carrier Identifier: HLCUMIAX / AIM
DirectEvery 1-2 weeksHapag-Lloyd, ONE
Carrier Identifier: MSCUANGOLA
DirectN/AMSC
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Closest seaports

Durban to Apapa

Port of loading

Port of loading

14 days 5h
Every 1-2 weeks
7,337 km
4,559 mi.
Direct
2 stops

Estimated emissions

753kg CO₂ (per TEU)

Service LinesService TypeDeparture frequencyServicing Carriers
Carrier Identifier: HLCUMIAX / AIM
DirectEvery 1-2 weeksHapag-Lloyd, ONE
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Cargo flights

Durban to Lekki

Port of loading

Port of loading

21 days 18h
1-2 times a week
7,916 km
4,919 mi.
1 transfer
1 stop

Estimated emissions

833kg CO₂ (per TEU)

Service LinesService TypeDeparture frequencyServicing Carriers
Carrier Identifier: CMDUAFRICA4 / WAFEX → WAX / FEW3
TransshipmentEvery 1-2 weeksCMA CGM, Maersk
Carrier Identifier: CMDUAFRICA4 → EURAF5
TransshipmentEvery 1-2 weeksCMA CGM
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Durban to Lagos by Road

It is also possible to transport goods by road from Durban to Lagos. The total distance is around 5,003 km and will usually takes around 4 days 15h by road. Note: This time estimate is based on typical traffic conditions and does not take into consideration delays or congestion.

Quickest road route

Durban to Lagos

4 days 15h
N/A
5,003 km
3,108 mi.
Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

48kg CO₂ (per 100kg)

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