Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Nairobi to Aden by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Nairobi and Aden is 42 days 17h. Ships depart from Mombasa (KEMBA) and arrive at Aden (YEADE) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Nairobi and Aden?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Mombasa (KEMBA) and arrive into Aden (YEADE) around 42 days 17h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Nairobi to Aden by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Nairobi to Aden takes around 8h 15m. Flights depart from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and arrive at Aden International Airport (ADE).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Nairobi and Aden?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Aden International Airport (ADE) depart every 2-4 weeks. These flights are serviced by Astral Aviation and the typical transit time is around 8h 15m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Nairobi and Aden?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Nairobi and Aden by cargo ship is 7,734 Nautical Miles (14,324 Kilometres / 8,900 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Mombasa (KEMBA) and Aden (YEADE).

Question 7

What is the distance between Nairobi to Aden by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Nairobi and Aden by air is around 1,838 Kilometres (1,142 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Aden International Airport (ADE).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Nairobi to Aden by sea?

Accepted Answer

1.71t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Nairobi to Aden. 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 Nairobi to Aden?

Accepted Answer

270kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Nairobi to Aden. 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
Astral Aviation	Every 2-4 weeks	Boeing 737-400 Mixed Configuration+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MIDAS2 → BIGEX2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
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