Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Philadelphia to Mombasa by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Philadelphia and Mombasa is 37 days 14h. Ships depart from Baltimore (USBAL) and arrive at Mombasa (KEMBA) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Philadelphia and Mombasa?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Baltimore (USBAL) and arrive into Mombasa (KEMBA) around 37 days 14h later. These services are operated by MSC and MSC.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Philadelphia to Mombasa by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Philadelphia to Mombasa takes around 20h 53m. Flights depart from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and arrive at Moi International Airport (MBA).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Philadelphia and Mombasa?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Moi International Airport (MBA) depart daily. These flights are serviced by Kenya Airways and the typical transit time is around 20h 53m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Philadelphia and Mombasa?

Accepted Answer

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Philadelphia and Mombasa. 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 Philadelphia to Mombasa by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Philadelphia and Mombasa by cargo ship is 16,818 Nautical Miles (31,147 Kilometres / 19,354 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between New York (USNYC) and Mombasa (KEMBA).

Question 7

What is the distance between Philadelphia to Mombasa by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Philadelphia and Mombasa by air is around 12,695 Kilometres (7,888 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Moi International Airport (MBA).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Philadelphia to Mombasa by sea?

Accepted Answer

2.52t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Philadelphia to Mombasa. 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 Philadelphia to Mombasa?

Accepted Answer

447kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Philadelphia to Mombasa. 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 Airways	Daily	Boeing 787-8+2 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Ethiopian Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-8+2 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Empire → India to South Africa / Ilanga Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Empire → EAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Emerald → Dar Es Salaam Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MECL1 → Mawingu Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Empire → India to South Africa / Ilanga Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Empire → EAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
UMXAPL → SWAX2b	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
UMXAPL / MECL1 → SWAX2a	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, CMA CGM
UMXAPL → KARIBU	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
MECL1 → Masiika3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
TP11/USEC6 → MASHARIKI	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
TP11/USEC6 → Mawingu Express	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
IPE2 / IAX / WIN → EAX6 / MIM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM, COSCO

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John F Kennedy International Airport to Moi International Airport

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Newark Liberty International Airport to Moi International Airport

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