Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Nairobi and Indianapolis is 38 days 10h. Ships depart from Mombasa (KEMBA) and arrive at Baltimore (USBAL) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 days.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Nairobi and Indianapolis?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 days from Mombasa (KEMBA) and arrive into Baltimore (USBAL) around 38 days 10h later. These services are operated by Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk and Maersk.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Nairobi to Indianapolis takes around 4 days 1h. Flights depart from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and arrive at Indianapolis International Airport (IND).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Nairobi and Indianapolis?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND) depart every 1-2 weeks. These flights are serviced by Singapore Airlines and the typical transit time is around 4 days 1h.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Nairobi and Indianapolis. Cargo flights depart from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and arrive at Indianapolis International Airport (IND) with departures Every 1-2 weeks and a average flight time of around 4 days 1h. Singapore Airlines operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Nairobi to Indianapolis by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Nairobi and Indianapolis by cargo ship is 12,951 Nautical Miles (23,985 Kilometres / 14,904 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Mombasa (KEMBA) and Baltimore (USBAL).

Question 7

What is the distance between Nairobi to Indianapolis by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Nairobi and Indianapolis by air is around 24,329 Kilometres (15,117 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

2.1t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Nairobi to Indianapolis. 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 Indianapolis?

Accepted Answer

1.03t CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Nairobi to Indianapolis. 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+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Mawingu Express → TP11/USEC6 → AMEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Mawingu Express → TP11/USEC6 → AGAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Masiika3 → TP11/USEC6 → AMEX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
Masiika3 → TP11/USEC6 → AGAS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
Mawingu Express → TP11/USEC6 → TA5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Mawingu Express → TP11/USEC6 → TA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Mawingu Express → TP11/USEC6 → TP12	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Masiika3 → TP11/USEC6 → TA5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
Masiika3 → TP11/USEC6 → TA2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
Masiika3 → TP11/USEC6 → TP12	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk

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