Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Mombasa and Lyon is 45 days 18h. Ships depart from Mombasa (KEMBA) and arrive at Marseille (FRMRS) with scheduled departures 2-4 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Mombasa and Lyon?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 2-4 times a week from Mombasa (KEMBA) and arrive into Marseille (FRMRS) around 45 days 18h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM, CMA CGM, MSC, MSC and MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Mombasa to Lyon takes around 8h 58m. Flights depart from Moi International Airport (MBA) and arrive at Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Mombasa and Lyon?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Moi International Airport (MBA) and Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Neos and Smartwings and the typical transit time is around 8h 58m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Mombasa and Lyon. Cargo flights depart from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and arrive at Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) with departures Every 1-2 weeks and a average flight time of around 16h 41m. Cargolux operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Mombasa to Lyon by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Mombasa and Lyon by cargo ship is 15,847 Nautical Miles (29,349 Kilometres / 18,237 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Mombasa (KEMBA) and Marseille (FRMRS).

Question 7

What is the distance between Mombasa to Lyon by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Mombasa and Lyon by air is around 6,316 Kilometres (3,925 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Moi International Airport (MBA) and Milan Malpensa International Airport (MXP).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.81t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Mombasa to Lyon. 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 Lyon?

Accepted Answer

218kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Mombasa to Lyon. 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
Neos	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787
Smartwings	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)+2 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
CargoluxFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
ASEA2 → MEX → ALGB	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
ASEA2 → BEX → ALGB	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
India to South Africa / Ilanga Express → NWC to SAF → Türkiye-West Med-WAF	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
Dar Es Salaam Express → Dragon →	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
Dar Es Salaam Express → Dragon → CALEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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Mombasa to Lyon By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Mombasa to Lyon by Air freight

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Moi International Airport to Milan Malpensa International Airport

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Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport

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Mombasa to Marseille

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