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

The shortest shipping time by sea between Mombasa and Chengdu is 17 days 15h. Ships depart from Mombasa (KEMBA) and arrive at Nansha (CNNSA) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

How regularly do container ships travel between Mombasa and Chengdu?

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Mombasa (KEMBA) and arrive into Nansha (CNNSA) around 17 days 15h later. These services are operated by ONE and Maersk.

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

The quickest flight from Mombasa to Chengdu takes around 17h 39m. Flights depart from Moi International Airport (MBA) and arrive at Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU).

How often do planes fly between Mombasa and Chengdu?

Scheduled flights between Moi International Airport (MBA) and Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Ethiopian Airlines and the typical transit time is around 17h 39m.

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

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Mombasa and Chengdu. There are regular passenger aircraft however and they might be able to accommodate your cargo depending on its dimensions and weight.

What is the distance between Mombasa to Chengdu by ship?

The distance between Mombasa and Chengdu by cargo ship is 5,678 Nautical Miles (10,516 Kilometres / 6,534 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Mombasa (KEMBA) and Nansha (CNNSA).

What is the distance between Mombasa to Chengdu by air?

The distance between Mombasa and Chengdu by air is around 8,588 Kilometres (5,337 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Moi International Airport (MBA) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU).

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

990kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Mombasa to Chengdu. 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.

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

84kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Mombasa to Chengdu. 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.

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Air Freight

17h 39m, 2-4 times a week

644kg CO₂e

Container Ship

17 days 15h, 1-2 times a week

990kg CO₂e

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Mombasa to Chengdu by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Mombasa to Chengdu by plane will take about 17h 39m and departs from Moi International Airport (MBA) and arrives into Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU). There are flights departing 2-4 times a week on this route. Ethiopian Airlines is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing 2-4 times a week.

Quickest air route

Moi International Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport

Departs from

MBA

Departs from

TFU

17h 39m: 2-4 times a week

8,634 km
5,365 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

644kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Ethiopian Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737MAX 8+3 others
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Closest airports

Moi International Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport

Departs from

MBA

Departs from

CTU

18h 15m: Every 1-2 weeks

8,588 km
5,337 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

84kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Ethiopian Airlines	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 737MAX 8+3 others
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Mombasa to Chengdu by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Mombasa to Chengdu by ship will take about 17 days 15h and departs from Mombasa (KEMBA) and arrives into Nansha (CNNSA). There are vessels departing 1-2 times a week on this route. ONE is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Mombasa to Nansha

Port of loading

KEMBA

Port of loading

CNNSA

17 days 15h: 1-2 times a week

10,516 km
6,534 mi.

Direct
2 stops

Estimated emissions

990kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
KYX / EAS3 / EA3 / EAS	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, PIL, ZIM, Gold Star, Hapag-Lloyd
EAX1 / MASHARIKI	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, OOCL
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Cargo flights

Mombasa to Hong Kong

Port of loading

KEMBA

Port of loading

HKHKG

18 days 11h: Every few hours

10,408 km
6,467 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

876kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
ASEA2 / EAX3 / AEF → SEAS1 / ESA / TLA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM, Evergreen
AEF / EAX3 → CPX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, Evergreen
ASEA2 / EAX3 / AEF → SEAS2 / ESA2 / ESA3 / TLA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM, Evergreen
ASEA2 / EAX3 → AS6 / CI1 / CIX1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM
→ NEOASAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
ASEA2 →	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
ASEA2 / EAX3 → CIX / CIX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM
EAX1 / MASHARIKI → ZAX1 / SAFARI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, COSCO
EA3 → CIP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
EAX3 / AEF → ZAX2 / ASA / SAF2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, Evergreen
EA3 → CIM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
AEF3 / EAX2 / EAM → CIX5 / CWX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Evergreen, King Ocean, TS Lines
FHX / EAX2 / EAM → KCIS / AIS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean, Emirates Shipping, TS Lines
REA2 → RCI02	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	RCL
EAX1 → ESA / TLA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
EAS → ES1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL
EAX1 → CPX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
→ TLA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
EAX1 → ESA2 / TLA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
EAS → ES2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL
→ CPX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
→ TLA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
EAX1 → CI1 / CIX1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
EA3 → AG1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
→ CIX1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	OOCL
MASHARIKI → ASE / NEOASAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
EAS3 / EA3 → ASE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, ZIM, Hapag-Lloyd
EA3 → SX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
→ AS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
EAS3 / EA3 → AS2 / SX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Hapag-Lloyd
EAX1 → CIX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
KYX → CI3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM, Gold Star
→ MD2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
EAS3 / EA3 → MD2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Hapag-Lloyd
Dar Es Salaam Express → Ingwe	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Dar Es Salaam Express → Ipanema	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
→ MD1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
EAS3 / EA3 → MD1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Hapag-Lloyd
→ CIX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
EAX1 → ZAX2 / SA2 / SAF2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, OOCL
EAS3 / EA3 / EAS → SA2 / SAS / ASA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, PIL, ZIM, Hapag-Lloyd
→ SAF2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
AEF → KTP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
EAX3 / AEF → NCT / CHL4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, Evergreen
EAX3 → CHL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
MASHARIKI → IA7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
EAX1 → CV1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
MASHARIKI → NV2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
EAX1 → WSA3 / TLP1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
MASHARIKI → Northern Star	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
MASHARIKI → Dragon	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk

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Ocean routes from Mombasa to Chengdu

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Mombasa to Chengdu By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Mombasa to Chengdu by Air freight

Quickest air route

Moi International Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport

Closest airports

Moi International Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport

Mombasa to Chengdu by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Mombasa to Nansha

Cargo flights

Mombasa to Hong Kong

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