Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Nairobi and San Antonio is 41 days 11h. Ships depart from Mombasa (KEMBA) and arrive at Houston (USHOU) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Nairobi and San Antonio?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Mombasa (KEMBA) and arrive into Houston (USHOU) around 41 days 11h later. These services are operated by MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Nairobi to San Antonio takes around 4 days 17h. Flights depart from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and arrive at San Antonio International Airport (SAT).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Nairobi and San Antonio?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and San Antonio International Airport (SAT) 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 San Antonio?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Nairobi and San Antonio. Cargo flights depart from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and arrive at San Antonio International Airport (SAT) 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 San Antonio by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Nairobi and San Antonio by cargo ship is 15,372 Nautical Miles (28,468 Kilometres / 17,689 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Mombasa (KEMBA) and Houston (USHOU).

Question 7

What is the distance between Nairobi to San Antonio by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Nairobi and San Antonio by air is around 23,536 Kilometres (14,625 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and San Antonio International Airport (SAT).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

2.3t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Nairobi to San Antonio. 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 San Antonio?

Accepted Answer

981kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Nairobi to San Antonio. 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	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
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