Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Lagos to Addis Ababa by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Lagos and Addis Ababa is 36 days 11h. Ships depart from Lekki (NGLKK) and arrive at Djibouti (DJJIB) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Lagos and Addis Ababa?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Lekki (NGLKK) and arrive into Djibouti (DJJIB) around 36 days 11h later. These services are operated by OOCL, CMA CGM and CMA CGM.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Lagos to Addis Ababa by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Lagos to Addis Ababa takes around 5h 14m. Flights depart from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and arrive at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Lagos and Addis Ababa?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) depart 1-2 times a day. These flights are serviced by Ethiopian Airlines and Kenya Airways and the typical transit time is around 5h 14m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Lagos and Addis Ababa?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Lagos and Addis Ababa. Cargo flights depart from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and arrive at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) with departures 1-2 times a day and a average flight time of around 5h 14m. Ethiopian Airlines operates  on this route.

Question 6

How long does it take to ship cargo from Lagos to Addis Ababa by road?

Accepted Answer

It will typically take around 3 days 17h to send cargo via road from Lagos and Addis Ababa. This duration does not factor in traffic, weather or other delays that may occur on route.

Question 7

What is the distance between Lagos to Addis Ababa by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Lagos and Addis Ababa by cargo ship is 9,840 Nautical Miles (18,224 Kilometres / 11,324 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Apapa (NGAPP) and Djibouti (DJJIB).

Question 8

What is the distance by road between Lagos to Addis Ababa?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Lagos and Addis Ababa by road is 5,397 Kilometres (3,353 Miles) and will typically take around 3 days 17h to drive (exluding including traffic and local conditions).

Question 9

What is the distance between Lagos to Addis Ababa by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Lagos and Addis Ababa by air is around 3,921 Kilometres (2,437 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD).

Question 10

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Lagos to Addis Ababa by sea?

Accepted Answer

1.82t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Lagos to Addis Ababa. 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 11

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from Lagos to Addis Ababa?

Accepted Answer

113kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Lagos to Addis Ababa. 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
Ethiopian AirlinesFreighter	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+2 others
Kenya Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-300 Freighter+3 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
WAF3 → RS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
→ REX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
WAX → REX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
WAF3 → RS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
MIDAS1 → BIGEX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
→ REX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Vehicles
Truck Operator	N/A	Truck 40T
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Lagos to Addis Ababa By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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