Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Nairobi and Belfast is 47 days 8h. Ships depart from Mombasa (KEMBA) and arrive at Belfast (GBBEL) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Nairobi and Belfast?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Mombasa (KEMBA) and arrive into Belfast (GBBEL) around 47 days 8h later. These services are operated by MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Nairobi to Belfast takes around 3 days 11h. Flights depart from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and arrive at Belfast International Airport (BFS).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Nairobi and Belfast?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Belfast International Airport (BFS) depart 1-2 times a week. These flights are serviced by Singapore Airlines and Singapore Airlines and the typical transit time is around 3 days 11h.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Nairobi and Belfast. Cargo flights depart from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and arrive at Belfast International Airport (BFS) with departures 1-2 times a week and a average flight time of around 3 days 11h. Singapore Airlines and Singapore Airlines operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Nairobi to Belfast by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Nairobi and Belfast by cargo ship is 15,266 Nautical Miles (28,274 Kilometres / 17,568 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Mombasa (KEMBA) and Belfast (GBBEL).

Question 7

What is the distance between Nairobi to Belfast by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Nairobi and Belfast by air is around 18,891 Kilometres (11,738 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Belfast International Airport (BFS).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

2t CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Nairobi to Belfast. 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 Belfast?

Accepted Answer

992kg CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Nairobi to Belfast. 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
Singapore AirlinesFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+3 others
Singapore AirlinesFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+2 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
EAX → FAL8 / AEU9 / CES / LL7 → ANBE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL, Eucon
More Details	See carrier information, sailing schedules and estimated emissions

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