Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Nantes and Nairobi is 38 days 3h. Ships depart from Le Havre (FRLEH) and arrive at Mombasa (KEMBA) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Nantes and Nairobi?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Le Havre (FRLEH) and arrive into Mombasa (KEMBA) around 38 days 3h later. These services are operated by MSC, MSC and MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Nantes to Nairobi takes around 16hrs. Flights depart from Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) and arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Nantes and Nairobi?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by KLM and Lufthansa and the typical transit time is around 16hrs.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Nantes and Nairobi. There are regular passenger aircraft however and they might be able to accommodate your cargo depending on its dimensions and weight.

Question 6

What is the distance between Nantes to Nairobi by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Nantes and Nairobi by cargo ship is 13,646 Nautical Miles (25,273 Kilometres / 15,704 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Le Havre (FRLEH) and Mombasa (KEMBA).

Question 7

What is the distance between Nantes to Nairobi by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Nantes and Nairobi by air is around 7,420 Kilometres (4,610 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Nantes Atlantique Airport (NTE) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.83t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Nantes to Nairobi. 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 Nantes to Nairobi?

Accepted Answer

475kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Nantes to Nairobi. 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
KLM	1-2 times a week	Boeing 737-700+2 others
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 weeks	Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 1000+3 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
IPAK → India to South Africa / Ilanga Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
IPAK → EAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC to SAF →	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
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