Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from United States to Libya by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between United States and Libya is 20 days 8h. Ships depart from Charleston (USCHS) and arrive at Misurata (LYMRA) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between United States and Libya?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Charleston (USCHS) and arrive into Misurata (LYMRA) around 20 days 8h later. These services are operated by MSC.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from United States to Libya by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from United States to Libya takes around 18h 23m. Flights depart from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and arrive at Benina International Airport (BEN).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between United States and Libya?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Benina International Airport (BEN) depart 1-2 times a week. These flights are serviced by EgyptAir and the typical transit time is around 18h 23m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between United States and Libya?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between United States and Libya. Cargo flights depart from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and arrive at Mitiga International Airport (MJI) with departures Every 4-6 weeks and a average flight time of around 18h 59m. MNG Airlines operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between United States to Libya by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between United States and Libya by cargo ship is 5,188 Nautical Miles (9,609 Kilometres / 5,971 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Charleston (USCHS) and Misurata (LYMRA).

Question 7

What is the distance between United States to Libya by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between United States and Libya by air is around 10,134 Kilometres (6,297 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Benina International Airport (BEN).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from United States to Libya by sea?

Accepted Answer

639kg CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from United States to Libya. 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 United States to Libya?

Accepted Answer

408kg CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from United States to Libya. 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	1-2 times a week	Boeing 777-300+2 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
MNG AirlinesFreighter	Every 4-6 weeks	Airbus A330-300 Freighter
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MEDUSEC → LIBYA I	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
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Quickest air route

Newark Liberty International Airport to Benina International Airport

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John F Kennedy International Airport to Mitiga International Airport

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Charleston to Misurata

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