Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Tripoli and London is 14 days 8h. Ships depart from Misurata (LYMRA) and arrive at Felixstowe (GBFXT) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Tripoli and London?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Misurata (LYMRA) and arrive into Felixstowe (GBFXT) around 14 days 8h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Tripoli to London takes around 13h 27m. Flights depart from Mitiga International Airport (MJI) and arrive at London Heathrow Airport (LHR).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Tripoli and London?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Mitiga International Airport (MJI) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) depart 2-4 times a day. These flights are serviced by Turkish Airlines, EgyptAir and Royal Jordanian and the typical transit time is around 13h 27m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Tripoli and London. Cargo flights depart from Mitiga International Airport (MJI) and arrive at London Heathrow Airport (LHR) with departures Every 1-2 days and a average flight time of around 13h 27m. EgyptAir operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Tripoli to London by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Tripoli and London by cargo ship is 2,530 Nautical Miles (4,685 Kilometres / 2,911 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Misurata (LYMRA) and London Gateway Port (GBLGP).

Question 7

What is the distance between Tripoli to London by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Tripoli and London by air is around 4,147 Kilometres (2,577 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Mitiga International Airport (MJI) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

320kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Tripoli to London. 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 London?

Accepted Answer

280kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Tripoli to London. 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 737-900 (winglets)+7 others
EgyptAirFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-200 Freighter+4 others
Royal Jordanian	1-2 times a week	Airbus A320+2 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
GTL → NCLEVANT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
GTL → NCLEVANT → SAFRAN1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
GTL → REDEX → SAFRAN1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
GTL → NCLEVANT → EPIC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
GTL → REDEX → EPIC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
GTL → NCLEVANT → FAL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
GTL → REDEX → FAL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM

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Tripoli to London By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Misurata to Felixstowe

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