Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Antwerp to Nairobi by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Antwerp and Nairobi is 32 days 7h. Ships depart from Port of Antwerp-Bruges (BEANR) and arrive at Mombasa (KEMBA) with scheduled departures 2-4 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Antwerp and Nairobi?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 2-4 times a week from Port of Antwerp-Bruges (BEANR) and arrive into Mombasa (KEMBA) around 32 days 7h later. These services are operated by MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, CMA CGM and MSC.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Antwerp to Nairobi by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Antwerp to Nairobi takes around 8h 22m. Flights depart from Brussels Airport (BRU) and arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Antwerp and Nairobi?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Brussels Airport (BRU) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Brussels Airlines and the typical transit time is around 8h 22m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Antwerp and Nairobi?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Antwerp and Nairobi. Cargo flights depart from Liège Airport (LGG) and arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) with departures Daily and a average flight time of around 18h 28m. Allied Air, Saudia and Ethiopian Airlines operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Antwerp to Nairobi by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Antwerp and Nairobi by cargo ship is 13,623 Nautical Miles (25,230 Kilometres / 15,677 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Port of Antwerp-Bruges (BEANR) and Mombasa (KEMBA).

Question 7

What is the distance between Antwerp to Nairobi by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Antwerp and Nairobi by air is around 6,575 Kilometres (4,085 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Brussels Airport (BRU) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Antwerp to Nairobi by sea?

Accepted Answer

1.54t CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Antwerp to Nairobi. 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 Antwerp to Nairobi?

Accepted Answer

421kg CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Antwerp to Nairobi. 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
Brussels Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-300
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Allied AirFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 747-400 Freighter
SaudiaFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777 Freighter+1 others
Ethiopian AirlinesFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 767-300 Freighter
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Kenya Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-8
KLM	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Swan-Sentosa → India to South Africa / Ilanga Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Swan-Sentosa → EAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
IPAK → India to South Africa / Ilanga Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
IPAK → EAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NEWMO → KARIBU	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
NWC to SAF →	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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Brussels Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

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Antwerp to Nairobi by Container ship

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Port of Antwerp-Bruges to Mombasa

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