Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Mombasa and Glasgow is 29 days 16h. Ships depart from Mombasa (KEMBA) and arrive at Greenock (GBGRK) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Mombasa and Glasgow?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Mombasa (KEMBA) and arrive into Greenock (GBGRK) around 29 days 16h later. These services are operated by MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Mombasa to Glasgow takes around 18h 48m. Flights depart from Moi International Airport (MBA) and arrive at Manchester Airport (MAN).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Mombasa and Glasgow?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Moi International Airport (MBA) and Manchester Airport (MAN) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Ethiopian Airlines and the typical transit time is around 18h 48m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

What is the distance between Mombasa to Glasgow by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Mombasa and Glasgow by cargo ship is 7,347 Nautical Miles (13,606 Kilometres / 8,454 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Mombasa (KEMBA) and Greenock (GBGRK).

Question 7

What is the distance between Mombasa to Glasgow by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Mombasa and Glasgow by air is around 7,629 Kilometres (4,740 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Moi International Airport (MBA) and Manchester Airport (MAN).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.07t CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Mombasa to Glasgow. 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 Mombasa to Glasgow?

Accepted Answer

220kg CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Mombasa to Glasgow. 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
Ethiopian Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8+2 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
→ West Med to Red Sea → Turkiye to/from UK West Coast	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
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