Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Thailand to Kenya by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Thailand and Kenya is 16 days 13h. Ships depart from Laem Chabang (THLCH) and arrive at Mombasa (KEMBA) with scheduled departures 2-4 times a day.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Thailand and Kenya?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 2-4 times a day from Laem Chabang (THLCH) and arrive into Mombasa (KEMBA) around 16 days 13h later. These services are operated by MSC, MSC, Maersk, MSC, MSC, Interasia, ZIM, Maersk, Maersk, Evergreen, ONE, RCL, Hapag-Lloyd, Emirates Shipping, ONE, Interasia, Evergreen, OOCL, Evergreen, X-Press Feeders, CMA CGM, X-Press Feeders, Evergreen, MSC, MSC and Maersk.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Thailand to Kenya by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Thailand to Kenya takes around 17h 31m. Flights depart from Phuket International Airport (HKT) and arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Thailand and Kenya?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Phuket International Airport (HKT) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) depart 2-4 times a day. These flights are serviced by Emirates and Qatar Airways and the typical transit time is around 17h 31m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Thailand and Kenya?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Thailand and Kenya by cargo ship is 4,986 Nautical Miles (9,235 Kilometres / 5,738 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Laem Chabang (THLCH) and Mombasa (KEMBA).

Question 7

What is the distance between Thailand to Kenya by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Thailand and Kenya by air is around 8,496 Kilometres (5,279 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Phuket International Airport (HKT) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Thailand to Kenya by sea?

Accepted Answer

827kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Thailand to Kenya. 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 Thailand to Kenya?

Accepted Answer

350kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Thailand to Kenya. 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
Emirates	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER
Qatar Airways	Daily	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Air Arabia	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321+1 others
Air India	2-4 times a week	Airbus A321+2 others
Saudia	1-2 times a week	Boeing 787-9+2 others
Saudia	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787+4 others
EgyptAir	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-200 Freighter+1 others
Turkish Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300+4 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Pertiwi → Dar Es Salaam Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Elephant → Dar Es Salaam Express	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
THA2 → MASHARIKI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Seagull → Dar Es Salaam Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Seahorse → Dar Es Salaam Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
CI7 → IEA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Interasia
ITS →	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
TP11/USEC6 → MASHARIKI	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
TH9 → MASHARIKI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
AGI → AEF3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
TEI1 → EA3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
RMB7 → REA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	RCL
→ EAS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
VGX / KCI / SGS / VGI / RGA → AEF3 / FHX / FAS2 / EAX2 / REA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Emirates Shipping, RCL, Evergreen, GFS, King Ocean
TIP → EA3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
HLS / RLI → IEA2 / REA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Interasia, RCL
TMI → AEF3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
ITS → EAX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
AGI → EAX3 / AEF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO
TCX → EAX3 / MFX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	X-Press Feeders, COSCO
VGI2 / VGX → ASEA2 / AEF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, Evergreen
GULFHERC/AS8 / HLS → ASEA2 / MFX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	X-Press Feeders, CMA CGM
TMI → AEF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
Elephant → India to South Africa / Ilanga Express	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
Elephant → EAX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
TP11/USEC6 → Mawingu Express	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk

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Thailand to Kenya By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Phuket International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

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Suvarnabhumi Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

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Laem Chabang to Mombasa

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