Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Tripoli to Colombo by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Tripoli and Colombo is 39 days 1h. Ships depart from Tripoli (LYTIP) and arrive at Colombo (LKCMB) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Tripoli and Colombo?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Tripoli (LYTIP) and arrive into Colombo (LKCMB) around 39 days 1h later. These services are operated by MSC and MSC.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Tripoli to Colombo by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Tripoli to Colombo takes around 17h 15m. Flights depart from Mitiga International Airport (MJI) and arrive at Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Tripoli and Colombo?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Mitiga International Airport (MJI) and Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Turkish Airlines and the typical transit time is around 17h 15m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Tripoli and Colombo?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Tripoli and Colombo by cargo ship is 14,102 Nautical Miles (26,118 Kilometres / 16,229 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Tripoli (LYTIP) and Colombo (LKCMB).

Question 7

What is the distance between Tripoli to Colombo by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Tripoli and Colombo by air is around 7,957 Kilometres (4,944 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Mitiga International Airport (MJI) and Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Tripoli to Colombo by sea?

Accepted Answer

1.61t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Tripoli to Colombo. 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 Tripoli to Colombo?

Accepted Answer

505kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Tripoli to Colombo. 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+2 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
LIBYA I → NWC UK To/From Greece & Turkiye Service → Swan-Sentosa	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
LIBYA I → NWC UK To/From Greece & Turkiye Service → IPAK	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
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