Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Durban and Mombasa is 20 days 4h. Ships depart from Durban (ZADUR) and arrive at Mombasa (KEMBA) with scheduled departures 2-4 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Durban and Mombasa?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 2-4 times a week from Durban (ZADUR) and arrive into Mombasa (KEMBA) around 20 days 4h later. These services are operated by MSC, MSC and MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Durban to Mombasa takes around 12hrs. Flights depart from OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and arrive at Moi International Airport (MBA).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Durban and Mombasa?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Moi International Airport (MBA) depart every few hours. These flights are serviced by Uganda Airlines and Kenya Airways and the typical transit time is around 12hrs.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Durban 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

How long does it take to ship cargo from Durban to Mombasa by road?

Accepted Answer

It will typically take around 2 days 7h to send cargo via road from Durban and Mombasa. This duration does not factor in traffic, weather or other delays that may occur on route.

Question 7

What is the distance between Durban to Mombasa by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Durban and Mombasa by cargo ship is 6,623 Nautical Miles (12,266 Kilometres / 7,622 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Durban (ZADUR) and Mombasa (KEMBA).

Question 8

What is the distance by road between Durban to Mombasa?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Durban and Mombasa by road is 4,278 Kilometres (2,658 Miles) and will typically take around 2 days 7h to drive (exluding including traffic and local conditions).

Question 9

What is the distance between Durban to Mombasa by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Durban and Mombasa by air is around 5,395 Kilometres (3,352 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Maputo Airport (MPM) and Moi International Airport (MBA).

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

954kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Durban 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 11

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from Durban to Mombasa?

Accepted Answer

208kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Durban 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
Uganda Airlines	2-4 times a week	Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 and Challenger 890
Kenya Airways	Every few hours	Boeing 737-300 Freighter+3 others
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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
Ingwe → India to South Africa / Ilanga Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Ingwe → EAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Ingwe → Dar Es Salaam Express	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	MSC
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Vehicles
Truck Operator	N/A	Truck 40T
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