Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Kenya to Thailand by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Kenya and Thailand is 16 days 9h. Ships depart from Mombasa (KEMBA) and arrive at Laem Chabang (THLCH) with scheduled departures 2-4 times a day.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Kenya and Thailand?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 2-4 times a day from Mombasa (KEMBA) and arrive into Laem Chabang (THLCH) around 16 days 9h later. These services are operated by OOCL, OOCL, OOCL, Maersk, CMA CGM, X-Press Feeders, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Evergreen, Evergreen, Evergreen, Evergreen, MSC, OOCL, ZIM, MSC, COSCO, COSCO, Maersk, PIL, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, ONE, ONE, COSCO, ONE, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, Maersk, Maersk, OOCL, COSCO, COSCO, Maersk, Maersk and ONE.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Kenya to Thailand by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Kenya to Thailand takes around 16h 45m. Flights depart from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and arrive at Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Kenya and Thailand?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) depart every few hours. These flights are serviced by IndiGo, SalamAir, Air India, Emirates, Air Arabia, Qatar Airways, Saudia, China Southern Airlines and Turkish Airlines and the typical transit time is around 16h 45m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Kenya and Thailand?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Kenya and Thailand. Cargo flights depart from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and arrive at Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) with departures Daily and a average flight time of around 16h 45m. Turkish Airlines operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Kenya to Thailand by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Kenya and Thailand by cargo ship is 4,986 Nautical Miles (9,235 Kilometres / 5,738 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Mombasa (KEMBA) and Laem Chabang (THLCH).

Question 7

What is the distance between Kenya to Thailand by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Kenya and Thailand by air is around 7,573 Kilometres (4,705 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Kenya to Thailand by sea?

Accepted Answer

1.07t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Kenya to Thailand. 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 Kenya to Thailand?

Accepted Answer

215kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Kenya to Thailand. 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
IndiGo	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320neo
SalamAir	1-2 times a week	Airbus A321neo
Air India	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-8+1 others
Emirates	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Air Arabia	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320+1 others
Qatar Airways	2-4 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+4 others
Saudia	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-200+4 others
China Southern Airlines	1-2 times a week	Boeing 787-9+4 others
Turkish AirlinesFreighter	Daily	Airbus A330 Freighter+4 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
EAX3 → ITS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
ASEA2 / EAX3 / AEF → CJX / SEA2 & AWE5 / PE1 / SEAP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, CMA CGM, Evergreen, COSCO
EAX3 → AAA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
MASHARIKI → THA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
ASEA2 / MFX → GULFHERC/AS8 / HLS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, X-Press Feeders
EAX3 / MFX → TCX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	X-Press Feeders, COSCO
EAS3 →	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
MASHARIKI → TP11/USEC6	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
AEF3 → TIX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
AEF3 → ANP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
AEF3 / FHX / FAS2 / EAX2 / REA2 → VGX / KCI / SGS / VGI / RGA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, King Ocean, Emirates Shipping, GFS, RCL
AEF3 → AGI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
Dar Es Salaam Express → Lion	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
EAX1 → ITS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
→ ITS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
Dar Es Salaam Express → Swan-Sentosa	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
EAX1 → SEA2 & AWE5 / SEAP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
EAX1 → AAA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
MASHARIKI → AE6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
EAS → AA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL
→ PN2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
→ AE6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
EAS3 / EA3 → PN2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Hapag-Lloyd
EA3 → TIP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
EAX1 → TCX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
EA3 → TEI1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
→ PS7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
EAS3 / EA3 → PS7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Hapag-Lloyd
MASHARIKI → TSX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
EAS3 → TSX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
EAX1 → ITS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	OOCL
EAX1 → SEA2 & AWE5 / SEAP	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
EAX1 → AAA1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
MASHARIKI → AE6	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
MASHARIKI →	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
EA3 → TVH	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE

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