Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from France to Nigeria by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between France and Nigeria is 12 days 20h. Ships depart from Le Havre (FRLEH) and arrive at Tincan (NGTIN) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between France and Nigeria?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Le Havre (FRLEH) and arrive into Tincan (NGTIN) around 12 days 20h later. These services are operated by MSC.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from France to Nigeria by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from France to Nigeria takes around 6h 18m. Flights depart from Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) and arrive at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between France and Nigeria?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Air France and the typical transit time is around 6h 18m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between France and Nigeria?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between France and Nigeria by cargo ship is 4,428 Nautical Miles (8,200 Kilometres / 5,095 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Le Havre (FRLEH) and Tincan (NGTIN).

Question 7

What is the distance between France to Nigeria by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between France and Nigeria by air is around 4,725 Kilometres (2,936 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from France to Nigeria by sea?

Accepted Answer

640kg CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from France to Nigeria. 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 France to Nigeria?

Accepted Answer

122kg CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from France to Nigeria. 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
Air France	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
EgyptAir	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+3 others
Turkish Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-300ER+5 others
Ethiopian Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+2 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NWC-CAN-WAF	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
AFRICA4 / SAT → WWA →	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM
AFRICA4 / WAFEX → → MIDAS1 / MESAWA	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, Maersk
AFRICA4 / SAT → WWA →	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM
AFRICA4 / WAFEX → → MIDAS1 / MESAWA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, Maersk
WAFEX → → WAF6	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
WAFEX → → WAF6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk

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France to Nigeria By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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France to Nigeria by Air freight

Quickest air route

Charles de Gaulle International Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport

Most frequent

Charles de Gaulle International Airport to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport

France to Nigeria by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Le Havre to Tincan

Cargo flights

Le Havre to Apapa

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