Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Mombasa and Norfolk is 41 days 12h. Ships depart from Mombasa (KEMBA) and arrive at Norfolk (USORF) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a day.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Mombasa and Norfolk?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a day from Mombasa (KEMBA) and arrive into Norfolk (USORF) around 41 days 12h later. These services are operated by Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC and MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Mombasa to Norfolk takes around 1 day 2h. Flights depart from Moi International Airport (MBA) and arrive at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Mombasa and Norfolk?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Moi International Airport (MBA) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Ethiopian Airlines and the typical transit time is around 1 day 2h.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Mombasa and Norfolk by cargo ship is 12,855 Nautical Miles (23,808 Kilometres / 14,793 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Mombasa (KEMBA) and Norfolk (USORF).

Question 7

What is the distance between Mombasa to Norfolk by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Mombasa and Norfolk by air is around 13,030 Kilometres (8,096 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Moi International Airport (MBA) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

2.04t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Mombasa to Norfolk. 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 Norfolk?

Accepted Answer

485kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Mombasa to Norfolk. 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	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737MAX 8+3 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Mawingu Express → MECL1 → TP11/USEC6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Mawingu Express → MECL1 →	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
Mawingu Express → MECL1 → TA2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
Mawingu Express → MECL1 → TA5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Mawingu Express → MECL1 → TP16	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Mawingu Express → MECL1 → TA12	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Mawingu Express → MECL1 → TP12	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Mawingu Express → MECL1 →	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
Mawingu Express → MECL1 → TP12	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Mawingu Express → MECL1 → AMEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Dar Es Salaam Express → INDUS → Elephant	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Dar Es Salaam Express → INDUS → NEUATL2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
Dar Es Salaam Express → INDUS → USA to SAEC String 1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Dar Es Salaam Express → INDUS → Empire	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Dar Es Salaam Express → INDUS → MEDUSEC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Dar Es Salaam Express → INDUS → MEDUSEC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Dar Es Salaam Express → INDUS → Empire	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
EAX → Indusa → Amberjack	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
EAX → Indusa → NEUSEC 1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
EAX → Indusa → Amberjack	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
EAX → Indusa → NEUSEC 1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
Dar Es Salaam Express → INDUS → ECUADOR-NWC-USA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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