Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Saudi Arabia and Nigeria is 26 days 12h. Ships depart from Jeddah (SAJED) and arrive at Tincan (NGTIN) with scheduled departures 2-4 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Saudi Arabia and Nigeria?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 2-4 times a week from Jeddah (SAJED) and arrive into Tincan (NGTIN) around 26 days 12h later. These services are operated by Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM and CMA CGM.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Saudi Arabia to Nigeria takes around 4h 49m. Flights depart from Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED) and arrive at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Saudi Arabia and Nigeria?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED) and Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) depart every 4-6 weeks. These flights are serviced by Air Senegal and the typical transit time is around 4h 49m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Saudi Arabia and Nigeria. Cargo flights depart from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) and arrive at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) with departures 1-2 times a day and a average flight time of around 13h 57m. Ethiopian Airlines operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Saudi Arabia to Nigeria by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Saudi Arabia and Nigeria by cargo ship is 6,029 Nautical Miles (11,166 Kilometres / 6,938 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Jeddah (SAJED) and Tincan (NGTIN).

Question 7

What is the distance between Saudi Arabia to Nigeria by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Saudi Arabia and Nigeria by air is around 3,851 Kilometres (2,393 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED) and Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.1t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi Arabia to Nigeria?

Accepted Answer

290kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Saudi Arabia 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 Senegal	Every 4-6 weeks	Boeing 777-200 / 200ER
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Ethiopian AirlinesFreighter	1-2 times a day	Airbus A350-900 Freighter+6 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Qatar Airways	1-2 times a day	Airbus A320+2 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
JD2 → WWA → MIAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
JD2 → WAX → MIAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
REDEX → EURAF4 → NWAX3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
REDEX → EURAF4 →	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM

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Saudi Arabia to Nigeria By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Saudi Arabia to Nigeria by Air freight

Quickest air route

Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport

Cargo flights

King Abdulaziz International Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport

Most frequent

King Fahd International Airport to Murtala Muhammed International Airport

Saudi Arabia to Nigeria by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Jeddah to Tincan

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