Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Belfast and Nairobi is 52 days 1h. Ships depart from Belfast (GBBEL) and arrive at Mombasa (KEMBA) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Belfast and Nairobi?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Belfast (GBBEL) and arrive into Mombasa (KEMBA) around 52 days 1h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Belfast to Nairobi takes around 16hrs. Flights depart from George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) and arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Belfast and Nairobi?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by KLM and the typical transit time is around 16hrs.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Belfast and Nairobi by cargo ship is 16,675 Nautical Miles (30,883 Kilometres / 19,190 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Belfast (GBBEL) and Mombasa (KEMBA).

Question 7

What is the distance between Belfast to Nairobi by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Belfast and Nairobi by air is around 7,435 Kilometres (4,620 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.76t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Belfast 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 Belfast to Nairobi?

Accepted Answer

367kg CO₂e is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Belfast 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
KLM	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
IRISHS5 / NIS → FAL8 / AEU9 → ASEA2 / EAX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
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