Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Chicago to Mombasa by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Chicago and Mombasa is 37 days 14h. Ships depart from Baltimore (USBAL) and arrive at Mombasa (KEMBA) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Chicago and Mombasa?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Baltimore (USBAL) and arrive into Mombasa (KEMBA) around 37 days 14h later. These services are operated by MSC and MSC.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Chicago to Mombasa by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Chicago to Mombasa takes around 22hrs. Flights depart from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and arrive at Moi International Airport (MBA).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Chicago and Mombasa?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Moi International Airport (MBA) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Ethiopian Airlines and the typical transit time is around 22hrs.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Chicago and Mombasa?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Chicago and Mombasa by cargo ship is 14,253 Nautical Miles (26,396 Kilometres / 16,402 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Baltimore (USBAL) and Mombasa (KEMBA).

Question 7

What is the distance between Chicago to Mombasa by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Chicago and Mombasa by air is around 13,648 Kilometres (8,481 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and Moi International Airport (MBA).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Chicago to Mombasa by sea?

Accepted Answer

1.65t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Chicago to Mombasa. 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 Chicago to Mombasa?

Accepted Answer

515kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Chicago to Mombasa. 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
Ethiopian Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-8+2 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Empire → India to South Africa / Ilanga Express	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
Empire → EAX	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	MSC
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