Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Cincinnati and Nairobi 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 Cincinnati and Nairobi?

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 Cincinnati to Nairobi by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Cincinnati to Nairobi takes around 21h 47m. Flights depart from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) and arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Cincinnati and Nairobi?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) depart 2-4 times a day. These flights are serviced by DHL, American Airlines, British Airways and Silk Way West Airlines and the typical transit time is around 21h 47m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Cincinnati and Nairobi. Cargo flights depart from Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) and arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) with departures Every 1-2 weeks and a average flight time of around 21h 47m. Silk Way West Airlines operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Cincinnati to Nairobi by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Cincinnati and Nairobi 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 Cincinnati to Nairobi by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Cincinnati and Nairobi by air is around 13,282 Kilometres (8,253 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

2.17t CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Cincinnati 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 Cincinnati to Nairobi?

Accepted Answer

720kg CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Cincinnati 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
DHL	1-2 times a week	Boeing 767-300 Freighter+1 others
American Airlines	Daily	Embraer 170+2 others
British Airways	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-8
Silk Way West AirlinesFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 747-400 Freighter

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
FedExFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 757-200 Freighter+2 others
FedExFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 757-200 Freighter+2 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Empire → India to South Africa / Ilanga Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Empire → EAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
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Cincinnati to Nairobi By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

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James M Cox Dayton International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

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Baltimore to Mombasa

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