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

The shortest shipping time by sea between Mombasa and Karachi is 21 days 10h. Ships depart from Mombasa (KEMBA) and arrive at Port Qasim (PKBQM) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

How regularly do container ships travel between Mombasa and Karachi?

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Mombasa (KEMBA) and arrive into Port Qasim (PKBQM) around 21 days 10h later. These services are operated by MSC, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, Maersk, MSC, MSC and MSC.

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

The quickest flight from Mombasa to Karachi takes around 13h 24m. Flights depart from Moi International Airport (MBA) and arrive at Jinnah International Airport (KHI).

How often do planes fly between Mombasa and Karachi?

Scheduled flights between Moi International Airport (MBA) and Jinnah International Airport (KHI) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by FlyDubai and Ethiopian Airlines and the typical transit time is around 13h 24m.

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

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

The distance between Mombasa and Karachi by cargo ship is 3,435 Nautical Miles (6,362 Kilometres / 3,953 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Mombasa (KEMBA) and Karachi (PKKHI).

What is the distance between Mombasa to Karachi by air?

The distance between Mombasa and Karachi by air is around 4,868 Kilometres (3,025 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Moi International Airport (MBA) and Jinnah International Airport (KHI).

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

466kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Mombasa to Karachi. 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 Karachi?

373kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Mombasa to Karachi. 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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Mombasa to Karachi By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Mombasa to Karachi by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Mombasa to Karachi by plane will take about 13h 24m and departs from Moi International Airport (MBA) and arrives into Jinnah International Airport (KHI). There are flights departing every 1-2 days on this route. FlyDubai is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing every 1-2 days.

Quickest air route

Moi International Airport to Jinnah International Airport

Departs from

MBA

Departs from

KHI

13h 24m: Every 1-2 days

4,868 km
3,025 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

373kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
FlyDubai	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)+1 others
Ethiopian Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737MAX 8+2 others
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Mombasa to Karachi by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Mombasa to Karachi by ship will take about 21 days 10h and departs from Mombasa (KEMBA) and arrives into Port Qasim (PKBQM). There are vessels departing every 2-4 weeks on this route. MSC is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 2-4 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Mombasa to Port Qasim

Port of loading

KEMBA

Port of loading

PKBQM

21 days 10h: Every 2-4 weeks

7,775 km
4,831 mi.

Direct
3 stops

Estimated emissions

502kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
EAX	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
TSS / A01 → PK2 / M06	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
Mawingu Express / ML - Mawingu Express → PK2 / M06	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
SWAX2 → PIKEX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
334 FEO → M06	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
EAX → Indus Express	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
Mozambique Shuttle → India to South Africa / Ilanga Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
EAX → Indus Express	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC

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Closest seaports

Mombasa to Karachi

Port of loading

KEMBA

Port of loading

PKKHI

22 days 16h: Every 1-2 weeks

6,362 km
3,953 mi.

Direct
3 stops

Estimated emissions

466kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
EAS	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	AAK
TSS / A01 → PKS / M03	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
Mawingu Express → Safina	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Mawingu Express / ML - Mawingu Express → PKS / M03	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
ML - Mawingu Express → AAK - TIP	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
Mawingu Express → BTL - CWS \| CUL - CWS \| EMC - CIX5 \| ONE - CIP \| TSL - CWX \| XPF - CWX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
SWAX2 → PEARLAS1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
SWAX2 → EPIC	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
SWAX2 → AS6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
SWAX2 → GULFHERC/AS8	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
EAX3 → CPX	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	OOCL
EAX1 → CPX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
EAX → Shikra	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
EA3 → CIP	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	ONE
EAS → CSE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL
EA3 → JTI	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	ONE
EAX3 → PMX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
EA3 → TIP	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
IEA → PMX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Interasia
EAX → IPAK	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
EAX1 → PMX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
ASEA2 / EAX3 / AEF → PEARLAS1 / AS1 + AAS2 / PRX / CPX3 + PCS1	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	COSCO, OOCL, Evergreen, CMA CGM
AEF2 / EAX1 / EAD / EMC - AEF2 \| ESL - FNX \| GFS - FAD \| INTERA - IEA \| KMTC - EAX1 \| RCL - REA1 \| TSL - EAD → CIX5 / CWX / BTL - CWS \| CUL - CWS \| EMC - CIX5 \| ONE - CIP \| TSL - CWX \| XPF - CWX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	TS Lines, King Ocean, Maersk, Evergreen, X-Press Feeders
AEF2 / IEA / REA1 → CIX4 / CIS / RWA2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Interasia, RCL, Evergreen
EAX1 → AS1 + AAS2 / CPX3 + PCS1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
FAD / EAD → CSC / AIS2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	TS Lines, GFS
FNX / EAX1 / EAD → KCIS / AIS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	TS Lines, King Ocean, Emirates Shipping
AEF / MFX → CIX5 / CWX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen, X-Press Feeders
MASHARIKI → BTL - CWS \| CUL - CWS \| EMC - CIX5 \| ONE - CIP \| TSL - CWX \| XPF - CWX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
EA3 → IOM	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	ONE
ZEX → MEX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	UAFL
EAX3 → AIS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
EAX1 → CI1 / CIX1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
ASEA2 / EAX3 → AS6 / CI1 / CIX1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM
AEF / EAX3 → CIX4 / CIX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, OOCL
EAX1 → AIS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
EAX1 → CIX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
ASEA2 / EAX3 / AEF → C3MAPL / AGI	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen, CMA CGM
ASEA2 / MFX → GULFHERC/AS8 / HLS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	X-Press Feeders, CMA CGM
EA3 → CP1	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	ONE
EAX1 → AGI	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
EA3 → CIP	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
AEF2 → AGI	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen
AEF2 → AGI	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen
EAS → CSE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL
ASEA2 / EAX3 / AEF → C3MAPL / AGI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen, CMA CGM
EAX1 → AGI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
EA3 → JTI	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	ONE
EAX1 → CPX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
EAX3 → CPX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
EAX1 → PMX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
EAX3 → PMX	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	COSCO, OOCL
EAX1 → AS1 + AAS2 / CPX3 + PCS1 → AS1 / CPX3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
EAX1 → CIX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL

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13h 24m, Every 1-2 days

373kg CO₂e

Container Ship

21 days 10h, Every 2-4 weeks

502kg CO₂e

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Mombasa to Karachi By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Mombasa to Karachi by Air freight

Quickest air route

Moi International Airport to Jinnah International Airport

Mombasa to Karachi by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Mombasa to Port Qasim

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