Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Nigeria and China is 32 days 13h. Ships depart from Lekki (NGLKK) and arrive at Shekou (CNSHK) with scheduled departures 2-4 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Nigeria and China?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 2-4 times a week from Lekki (NGLKK) and arrive into Shekou (CNSHK) around 32 days 13h later. These services are operated by COSCO, ZIM, COSCO, Maersk and Maersk.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Nigeria to China takes around 19h 15m. Flights depart from Mallam Aminu International Airport (KAN) and arrive at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Nigeria and China?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Mallam Aminu International Airport (KAN) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by EgyptAir and Saudia and the typical transit time is around 19h 15m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Nigeria and China by cargo ship is 10,823 Nautical Miles (20,044 Kilometres / 12,455 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Lekki (NGLKK) and Shekou (CNSHK).

Question 7

What is the distance between Nigeria to China by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Nigeria and China by air is around 11,102 Kilometres (6,898 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Mallam Aminu International Airport (KAN) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.71t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Nigeria to China. 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 Nigeria to China?

Accepted Answer

624kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Nigeria to China. 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
EgyptAir	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-800 Freighter (winglets)+4 others
Saudia	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-300+3 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Qatar Airways	Daily	Boeing 787-8+2 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER
Kenya Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-300 Freighter+2 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
WAX3 / WAF3 → KTX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
FA2 →	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
WAX3 / WAF3 → PEX3 / GME2 / GCC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM
FEW3 → AE15	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
FEW3 → IA8	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
FA2 / SW2 → KYX / EAS3 / EA3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, ZIM, ONE, Gold Star
WAX3 → KCM2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM
WAX1 / WAF1 → CSS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
WAF1 → FCS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
WAX1 → CME	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
WAX1 / WAF1 → PA1 / CSS1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL

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Nigeria to China By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Nigeria to China by Air freight

Quickest air route

Mallam Aminu International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

Most frequent

Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

Nigeria to China by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Lekki to Shekou

Cargo flights

Apapa to Nansha

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