Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Nairobi and Bilbao is 46 days 14h. Ships depart from Mombasa (KEMBA) and arrive at Bilbao (ESBIO) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Nairobi and Bilbao?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Mombasa (KEMBA) and arrive into Bilbao (ESBIO) around 46 days 14h later. These services are operated by MSC and MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Nairobi to Bilbao takes around 16h 40m. Flights depart from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and arrive at Bilbao Airport (BIO).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Nairobi and Bilbao?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Bilbao Airport (BIO) depart 2-4 times a day. These flights are serviced by Air France, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines and Cargolux and the typical transit time is around 16h 40m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Nairobi and Bilbao. Cargo flights depart from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and arrive at Bilbao Airport (BIO) with departures 2-4 times a week and a average flight time of around 16h 40m. Cargolux operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Nairobi to Bilbao by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Nairobi and Bilbao by cargo ship is 13,126 Nautical Miles (24,308 Kilometres / 15,105 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Mombasa (KEMBA) and Bilbao (ESBIO).

Question 7

What is the distance between Nairobi to Bilbao by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Nairobi and Bilbao by air is around 7,265 Kilometres (4,515 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Bilbao Airport (BIO).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.27t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Nairobi to Bilbao. 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 Bilbao?

Accepted Answer

400kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Nairobi to Bilbao. 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
Air France	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+2 others
Brussels Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-300+2 others
Lufthansa	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-300+4 others
Turkish Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300+2 others
CargoluxFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+1 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Dar Es Salaam Express → Himalaya → Antwerp From/to West Coast UK	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Dar Es Salaam Express → Himalaya → Antwerp From/to West Coast UK	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
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