Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Nairobi and New Orleans is 46 days 13h. Ships depart from Mombasa (KEMBA) and arrive at New Orleans (USMSY) with scheduled departures 2-4 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Nairobi and New Orleans?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 2-4 times a week from Mombasa (KEMBA) and arrive into New Orleans (USMSY) around 46 days 13h later. These services are operated by MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, Maersk, Maersk and MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Nairobi to New Orleans takes around 4 days 17h. Flights depart from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and arrive at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Nairobi and New Orleans?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) depart 1-2 times a week. These flights are serviced by Singapore Airlines and Singapore Airlines and the typical transit time is around 4 days 17h.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Nairobi and New Orleans. Cargo flights depart from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and arrive at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) with departures Every 1-2 weeks and a average flight time of around 4 days 17h. Singapore Airlines operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Nairobi to New Orleans by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Nairobi and New Orleans by cargo ship is 15,798 Nautical Miles (29,258 Kilometres / 18,180 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Mombasa (KEMBA) and New Orleans (USMSY).

Question 7

What is the distance between Nairobi to New Orleans by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Nairobi and New Orleans by air is around 24,275 Kilometres (15,084 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

2.51t CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Nairobi to New Orleans. 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 New Orleans?

Accepted Answer

952kg CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Nairobi to New Orleans. 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 Airlines	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+3 others
Singapore AirlinesFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
EAX → Indusa → Gulf to SAEC String2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
EAX → Indusa → CAE	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
EAX → Indusa → MEDGULF	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
EAX → Indusa → Lone Star	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
EAX → Indusa → Gulf to SAEC String2-X	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
Mawingu Express → TP11/USEC6 → TA3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Masiika3 → TP11/USEC6 → TA3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
EAX → Indusa → CAE	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC

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