Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Cartagena and Nairobi is 34 days 16h. Ships depart from Cartagena (COCTG) and arrive at Mombasa (KEMBA) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Cartagena and Nairobi?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Cartagena (COCTG) and arrive into Mombasa (KEMBA) around 34 days 16h later. These services are operated by MSC, MSC, MSC and MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Cartagena to Nairobi takes around 1 day 8h. Flights depart from Rafael Nuñez International Airport (CTG) and arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Cartagena and Nairobi?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Rafael Nuñez International Airport (CTG) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) depart 2-4 times a day. These flights are serviced by Wingo, Delta Air Lines and Wingo and the typical transit time is around 1 day 8h.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Cartagena and Nairobi by cargo ship is 16,516 Nautical Miles (30,588 Kilometres / 19,007 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Cartagena (COCTG) and Mombasa (KEMBA).

Question 7

What is the distance between Cartagena to Nairobi by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Cartagena and Nairobi by air is around 15,991 Kilometres (9,936 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Rafael Nuñez International Airport (CTG) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

2.41t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Cartagena 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 Cartagena to Nairobi?

Accepted Answer

777kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Cartagena 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
Wingo	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-800+4 others
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-800+5 others
Wingo	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-800+6 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Gulf to SAEC String2 → Carioca → India to South Africa / Ilanga Express	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
Gulf to SAEC String2 → Carioca → EAX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
Gulf to SAEC String2-X → Carioca → India to South Africa / Ilanga Express	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
Gulf to SAEC String2-X → Carioca → EAX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC

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