Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Mombasa and Lagos is 38 days 3h. Ships depart from Mombasa (KEMBA) and arrive at Tincan (NGTIN) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Mombasa and Lagos?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Mombasa (KEMBA) and arrive into Tincan (NGTIN) around 38 days 3h later. These services are operated by Maersk.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Mombasa to Lagos takes around 13h 47m. Flights depart from Moi International Airport (MBA) and arrive at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Mombasa and Lagos?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Moi International Airport (MBA) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Ethiopian Airlines and the typical transit time is around 13h 47m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Mombasa and Lagos. There are regular passenger aircraft however and they might be able to accommodate your cargo depending on its dimensions and weight.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

It will typically take around 4 days 10h to send cargo via road from Mombasa and Lagos. This duration does not factor in traffic, weather or other delays that may occur on route.

Question 7

What is the distance between Mombasa to Lagos by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Mombasa and Lagos by cargo ship is 12,446 Nautical Miles (23,050 Kilometres / 14,323 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Mombasa (KEMBA) and Apapa (NGAPP).

Question 8

What is the distance by road between Mombasa to Lagos?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Mombasa and Lagos by road is 6,357 Kilometres (3,950 Miles) and will typically take around 4 days 10h to drive (exluding including traffic and local conditions).

Question 9

What is the distance between Mombasa to Lagos by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Mombasa and Lagos by air is around 5,373 Kilometres (3,339 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Moi International Airport (MBA) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS).

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

2.35t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Mombasa to Lagos. 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 Mombasa to Lagos?

Accepted Answer

185kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Mombasa to Lagos. 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 Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8+4 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MASHARIKI → FEW2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
KYX / EA3 → FAX / WA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, ZIM, Gold Star
ASEA2 / EAX3 → WAX3 / WAF3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, CMA CGM, COSCO
EAX1 → WAX1 / WAF1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Vehicles
Truck Operator	N/A	Truck 40T
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