Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Mombasa and Istanbul is 36 days 4h. Ships depart from Mombasa (KEMBA) and arrive at Izmit (TRIZT) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Mombasa and Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Mombasa (KEMBA) and arrive into Izmit (TRIZT) around 36 days 4h later. These services are operated by MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Mombasa to Istanbul takes around 13h 58m. Flights depart from Moi International Airport (MBA) and arrive at İstanbul Airport (IST).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Mombasa and Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Moi International Airport (MBA) and İstanbul Airport (IST) depart 1-2 times a day. These flights are serviced by Ethiopian Airlines and FlyDubai and the typical transit time is around 13h 58m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Mombasa and Istanbul. 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 Istanbul by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Mombasa and Istanbul by cargo ship is 10,611 Nautical Miles (19,652 Kilometres / 12,211 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Mombasa (KEMBA) and Ambarli (TRAMR).

Question 7

What is the distance between Mombasa to Istanbul by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Mombasa and Istanbul by air is around 5,180 Kilometres (3,219 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Moi International Airport (MBA) and İstanbul Airport (IST).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.48t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Mombasa to Istanbul. 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 Istanbul?

Accepted Answer

270kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Mombasa to Istanbul. 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+3 others
FlyDubai	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737MAX 8+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
→ Line B	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
EAX3 → AEM6 →	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
→ Line B → NWC to/from Turkiye - Main Service	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
→ Line B → Panther	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
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Mombasa to Ambarli

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