Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Libya and United States is 21 days. Ships depart from Tripoli (LYTIP) and arrive at New York (USNYC) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Libya and United States?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Tripoli (LYTIP) and arrive into New York (USNYC) around 21 days later. These services are operated by MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Libya to United States takes around 19h 54m. Flights depart from Mitiga International Airport (MJI) and arrive at Logan International Airport (BOS).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Libya and United States?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Mitiga International Airport (MJI) and Logan International Airport (BOS) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Turkish Airlines and the typical transit time is around 19h 54m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Libya and United States. Cargo flights depart from Mitiga International Airport (MJI) and arrive at John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) with departures Every 2-4 weeks and a average flight time of around 20h 33m. MNG Airlines operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Libya to United States by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Libya and United States by cargo ship is 4,657 Nautical Miles (8,625 Kilometres / 5,360 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Tripoli (LYTIP) and New York (USNYC).

Question 7

What is the distance between Libya to United States by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Libya and United States by air is around 9,391 Kilometres (5,835 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Mitiga International Airport (MJI) and Logan International Airport (BOS).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

709kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Libya to United States. 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 Libya to United States?

Accepted Answer

466kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Libya to United States. 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
Turkish Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8+3 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
MNG AirlinesFreighter	Every 2-4 weeks	Airbus A330-300 Freighter
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
EgyptAir	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-800+3 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
LIBYA I → NWC UK To/From Greece & Turkiye Service → EMUSA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
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Libya to United States By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Libya to United States by Air freight

Quickest air route

Mitiga International Airport to Logan International Airport

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Mitiga International Airport to John F Kennedy International Airport

Most frequent

Benina International Airport to John F Kennedy International Airport

Libya to United States by Container ship

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Tripoli to New York

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