Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Nairobi and Douala is 38 days 5h. Ships depart from Mombasa (KEMBA) and arrive at Douala (CMDLA) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Nairobi and Douala?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Mombasa (KEMBA) and arrive into Douala (CMDLA) around 38 days 5h later. These services are operated by Maersk and Maersk.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Nairobi to Douala takes around 4h 15m. Flights depart from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and arrive at Douala International Airport (DLA).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Nairobi and Douala?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Douala International Airport (DLA) depart 1-2 times a day. These flights are serviced by Kenya Airways and the typical transit time is around 4h 15m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Nairobi and Douala. Cargo flights depart from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and arrive at Douala International Airport (DLA) with departures 1-2 times a day and a average flight time of around 4h 15m. Kenya Airways operates  on this route.

Question 6

How long does it take to ship cargo from Nairobi to Douala by road?

Accepted Answer

It will typically take around 3 days 22h to send cargo via road from Nairobi and Douala. This duration does not factor in traffic, weather or other delays that may occur on route.

Question 7

What is the distance between Nairobi to Douala by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Nairobi and Douala by cargo ship is 10,329 Nautical Miles (19,130 Kilometres / 11,887 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Mombasa (KEMBA) and Douala (CMDLA).

Question 8

What is the distance by road between Nairobi to Douala?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Nairobi and Douala by road is 5,182 Kilometres (3,220 Miles) and will typically take around 3 days 22h to drive (exluding including traffic and local conditions).

Question 9

What is the distance between Nairobi to Douala by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Nairobi and Douala by air is around 3,085 Kilometres (1,917 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Douala International Airport (DLA).

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

2.06t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Nairobi to Douala. 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 11

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from Nairobi to Douala?

Accepted Answer

312kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Nairobi to Douala. 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
Kenya AirwaysFreighter	1-2 times a day	Boeing 737-300 Freighter+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Mawingu Express → MESAWA → 23A	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Mawingu Express → MESAWA → 23A2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Vehicles
Truck Operator	N/A	Truck 40T
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