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Re: The Cost Of Fueling A Plane From Lagos To London by healthcare1: 1:24am On Sep 14, 2018

IYANGBALI:
No wonder to travel by air is very expenses. Only reach people like us can avoid to travel by air

You murdered English

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Re: The Cost Of Fueling A Plane From Lagos To London by olufalaye: 1:39am On Sep 14, 2018*

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Re: The Cost Of Fueling A Plane From Lagos To London by CaseSensitive(m): 2:09am On Sep 14, 2018

Donald3d:
I have been very inquisitive about air travel lately. This took me on a journey to actually find out how much it costs to fuel planes.
In this article, we would be using a Boeing 747 as reference and data (cost of aviation fuel) provided by IATA (International Air Transport Association).We would be calculating how much fuel would be consumed on a flight from Lagos (MMA) to London (Heathrow).
First, let’s get some parameters right

Distance between the two airports :
Approx. 5,006 Km

Time taken for the journey :
6 hours 35 mins , which is equal to 395 mins

Cost of aviation fuel :

According to IATA, it costs 211.23 cts/gal
cts/gal is a term used in aviation,it means cents per gallon.
Lets convert this figure to ₦/litre
Lets use 360 per $
One dollar is 100 cents
211.23 cents = 2.11 dollars
To Naira = ₦759.6
This figure is per gallon
1 Gallon is approx. 3.79 litres
That means its costs ₦759.6 per 3.79 litres
That gives us ₦200.42 per litre

Quantity of fuel used for the journey :
The Boeing 747 uses about 12 litres per kilometre
Remember we are travelling 5,006 Km
That’s 60,072 litres consumed from Lagos to London
Let’s covert that to Naira
Remember it costs ₦200.42 per litre
That brings the total cost of fuel to travel from Lagos to London to ₦12,039,630.24!!

Noticed any error ?
Kindly indicate.
And don’t forget to share !!

https://autojosh.com/this-is-what-it-costs-to-fuel-a-plane-from-lagos-to-london/

The only error here is, you don't fuel planes with petrol which render the figures inaccurate.

Re: The Cost Of Fueling A Plane From Lagos To London by VagileVictor(m): 5:01am On Sep 14, 2018

Sarri and NgeneUkwenu have been elected the most insulted on Nairaland Forum.

More grace to your elbows.

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Re: The Cost Of Fueling A Plane From Lagos To London by fareed69(m): 6:45am On Sep 14, 2018

obi4eze:
At least we have an idea of how much Buhari has spent on fuel on his medical trips to London.

Is it the same type of plane Buhari use they use in calculating?

Make you no come die for Buhari matter O.

Re: The Cost Of Fueling A Plane From Lagos To London by tiwiex(m): 6:45am On Sep 14, 2018

Donald3d:
I have been very inquisitive about air travel lately. This took me on a journey to actually find out how much it costs to fuel planes.
In this article, we would be using a Boeing 747 as reference and data (cost of aviation fuel) provided by IATA (International Air Transport Association).We would be calculating how much fuel would be consumed on a flight from Lagos (MMA) to London (Heathrow).
First, let’s get some parameters right

Distance between the two airports :
Approx. 5,006 Km

Time taken for the journey :
6 hours 35 mins , which is equal to 395 mins

Cost of aviation fuel :

According to IATA, it costs 211.23 cts/gal
cts/gal is a term used in aviation,it means cents per gallon.
Lets convert this figure to ₦/litre
Lets use 360 per $
One dollar is 100 cents
211.23 cents = 2.11 dollars
To Naira = ₦759.6
This figure is per gallon
1 Gallon is approx. 3.79 litres
That means its costs ₦759.6 per 3.79 litres
That gives us ₦200.42 per litre

Quantity of fuel used for the journey :
The Boeing 747 uses about 12 litres per kilometre
Remember we are travelling 5,006 Km
That’s 60,072 litres consumed from Lagos to London
Let’s covert that to Naira
Remember it costs ₦200.42 per litre
That brings the total cost of fuel to travel from Lagos to London to ₦12,039,630.24!!

Noticed any error ?
Kindly indicate.
And don’t forget to share !!

https://autojosh.com/this-is-what-it-costs-to-fuel-a-plane-from-lagos-to-london/

Great. I like ur logical flow too. I have always wanted to know. At least we should have a rule of thumb. This is for the 747. 12 litres per Km. 200 per liter. The rest na small small changes. Thanks.

Re: The Cost Of Fueling A Plane From Lagos To London by tiwiex(m): 6:47am On Sep 14, 2018

Shehunoshewhat:
Are you telling me a Boeing 737's fuel tank is twice the fuel carrying capacity of a fuel tanker

Another way to look at it. I love this mornings post and responses. At least this topic.

Re: The Cost Of Fueling A Plane From Lagos To London by kellygrin(m): 7:23am On Sep 14, 2018

you people should stop deceiving people....can some one show me where the fuel tank is?....what you people aredoig is wrong!!!! 11000 litres... means a full load of tanker...plane use air and sound please....research before you quote me

Re: The Cost Of Fueling A Plane From Lagos To London by Nobody: 7:40am On Sep 14, 2018

Authoreety:
dem dey gain am so?

Nope. They are doing charity work

Re: The Cost Of Fueling A Plane From Lagos To London by farouk2much(m): 8:16am On Sep 14, 2018

Well done

Re: The Cost Of Fueling A Plane From Lagos To London by adetes: 8:51am On Sep 14, 2018

If fuel mistakenly finish wat it's gonna happen

Re: The Cost Of Fueling A Plane From Lagos To London by oriewanbe: 10:10am On Sep 14, 2018

ednut1:
6 tankers

Thanks for the info. This is unbelievable.

Re: The Cost Of Fueling A Plane From Lagos To London by shiffynaani(m): 10:38am On Sep 14, 2018

IYANGBALI:
No wonder to travel by air is very expenses. Only reach people like us can avoid to travel by air

WITH THIS YOUR ENGLISH, EVEN NAIRALAND ENGLISH CHECKING ROBOT, GRAMMARNAZIL, WILL RUN FOR HIS DEAR BRAIN

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Re: The Cost Of Fueling A Plane From Lagos To London by shevon: 11:05am On Sep 14, 2018

Donald3d:
I have been very inquisitive about air travel lately. This took me on a journey to actually find out how much it costs to fuel planes.
In this article, we would be using a Boeing 747 as reference and data (cost of aviation fuel) provided by IATA (International Air Transport Association).We would be calculating how much fuel would be consumed on a flight from Lagos (MMA) to London (Heathrow).
First, let’s get some parameters right

Distance between the two airports :
Approx. 5,006 Km

Time taken for the journey :
6 hours 35 mins , which is equal to 395 mins

Cost of aviation fuel :

According to IATA, it costs 211.23 cts/gal
cts/gal is a term used in aviation,it means cents per gallon.
Lets convert this figure to ₦/litre
Lets use 360 per $
One dollar is 100 cents
211.23 cents = 2.11 dollars
To Naira = ₦759.6
This figure is per gallon
1 Gallon is approx. 3.79 litres
That means its costs ₦759.6 per 3.79 litres
That gives us ₦200.42 per litre

Quantity of fuel used for the journey :
The Boeing 747 uses about 12 litres per kilometre
Remember we are travelling 5,006 Km
That’s 60,072 litres consumed from Lagos to London
Let’s covert that to Naira
Remember it costs ₦200.42 per litre
That brings the total cost of fuel to travel from Lagos to London to ₦12,039,630.24!!

Noticed any error ?
Kindly indicate.
And don’t forget to share !!

https://autojosh.com/this-is-what-it-costs-to-fuel-a-plane-from-lagos-to-london/

The only concern I have with your calculation is the exchange rate applied. Let's assume the payment for the fuel in Nigeria is made in USD, I doubt people in the Aviation industry would source the foreign currency in the blackmarket. Since they would get it via official channels, I guess the rate will be less than N350/$;official rate is about N305/$ (I guess)

Re: The Cost Of Fueling A Plane From Lagos To London by Ajanacool(m): 12:29pm On Sep 14, 2018

So a plane can carry 60,000+ fuel in its tank at once? that's double of what a trailer struggles to carry from Lagos up north for days.

Re: The Cost Of Fueling A Plane From Lagos To London by psucc(m): 1:48pm On Sep 14, 2018

Na you carry your hand type @ the bold. If I see DSS for my domod, I go call you

Triangles1:
Buhari has become toothpick for every one, even if the governor of your state is the error to the development of your state the blame will still be on Buhari.

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Re: The Cost Of Fueling A Plane From Lagos To London by psucc(m): 1:51pm On Sep 14, 2018

But someone promised to change the narration Nigeria was known for. Why then competing to beat the old ways? The Change supposed to have come in a u-turn from the old ways things were done but No! It is taking it to a new whole height

ridbell01:
Diezani do spent her weekend in London then

Re: The Cost Of Fueling A Plane From Lagos To London by Bullhari: 2:24pm On Sep 14, 2018

IYANGBALI:
No wonder to travel by air is very expenses. Only reach people like us can avoid to travel by air

Re: The Cost Of Fueling A Plane From Lagos To London by jcflex(m): 3:48pm On Sep 14, 2018

Ajanacool:
So a plane can carry 60,000+ fuel in its tank at once? that's double of what a trailer struggles to carry from Lagos up north for days.

There are plane with 100000Ltrs capacity. the two wings have fuel compartment, and not only that.

Depending on the type of plane, Lufthansa have 60k+ capacity.
Cargo planes have 100k+ capacity

Re: The Cost Of Fueling A Plane From Lagos To London by voraz(m): 12:17pm On Jan 24, 2019

bluefilm:
I like your straight forward calculations.

Let me quickly check into my Professor Cuthbert Calculus mode and see if I could invent solar powered batteries for Boeings so that they will have no need for fuel anymore.

It will take a lot of calculations so please help me tell Captain Haddock that I don't need any of his Blistering Barnacles bleating anywhere around me in the days to come.

Snowy will keep the Cap'n at bay. �

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Re: The Cost Of Fueling A Plane From Lagos To London by Haddock(m): 6:35pm On Jan 24, 2019

voraz:
Snowy will keep the Cap'n at bay. �

Billions of blue blistering barnacles! How can a fluffy bag of bones like good old Snowy keep me at bay because of Professor bluefilm?

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Re: The Cost Of Fueling A Plane From Lagos To London by voraz(m): 7:43pm On Jan 24, 2019

Haddock:
Billions of blue blistering barnacles! How can a fluffy bag of bones like good old Snowy keep me at bay because of Professor bluefilm?

I'd have asked Thompson and Thompson to handle it, but their hats (and canes) are in transit..... Or rather the transit is in their hats and or canes.
Precisely!
cheesy

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Re: The Cost Of Fueling A Plane From Lagos To London by bluefilm: 9:27pm On Jan 24, 2019

Haddock:
Billions of blue blistering barnacles! How can a fluffy bag of bones like good old Snowy keep me at bay because of Professor bluefilm?

voraz:
I'd have asked Thompson and Thompson to handle it, but their hats (and canes) are in transit..... Or rather the transit is in their hats and or canes.
Precisely!

You guys are really crazy. grin

Luckily for me, I have just discovered The Secret of the Unicorn.

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Re: The Cost Of Fueling A Plane From Lagos To London by voraz(m): 7:02am On Jan 25, 2019

bluefilm:
You guys are really crazy.

Luckily for me, I have just discovered The Secret of the Unicorn.

I wish I could get hard or soft copies of those books. They made my childhood really enjoyable.

�... Don't take this comment to mean I'm too old, I'm not even 17 yet

Re: The Cost Of Fueling A Plane From Lagos To London by tck2000(m): 11:59am On Nov 17, 2019

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