Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Mexico and Kenya is 71 days 6h. Ships depart from Veracruz (MXVER) and arrive at Mombasa (KEMBA) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Mexico and Kenya?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Veracruz (MXVER) and arrive into Mombasa (KEMBA) around 71 days 6h later. These services are operated by MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Mexico to Kenya takes around 23h 50m. Flights depart from Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún (CUN) and arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Mexico and Kenya?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún (CUN) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by KLM and Air France and the typical transit time is around 23h 50m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Mexico and Kenya. Cargo flights depart from Aeropuerto Internacional Miguel Hidalgo (GDL) and arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) with departures 2-4 times a week and a average flight time of around 1 day 12h. Cargolux operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Mexico to Kenya by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Mexico and Kenya by cargo ship is 17,804 Nautical Miles (32,973 Kilometres / 20,489 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Veracruz (MXVER) and Mombasa (KEMBA).

Question 7

What is the distance between Mexico to Kenya by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Mexico and Kenya by air is around 14,976 Kilometres (9,305 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún (CUN) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

2.99t CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Mexico to Kenya. 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 Mexico to Kenya?

Accepted Answer

596kg CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Mexico to Kenya. 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
KLM	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-200 / 200ER+2 others
Air France	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-200 / 200ER+2 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
CargoluxFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 747-400 Freighter
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 747-8+1 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-200LR+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Indusa → India to South Africa / Ilanga Express	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
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Mexico to Kenya By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Mexico to Kenya by Air freight

Quickest air route

Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

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Aeropuerto Internacional Miguel Hidalgo to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

Most frequent

Aeropuerto Internacional Lic. Benito Juárez to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

Mexico to Kenya by Container ship

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Veracruz to Mombasa

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