Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between United Kingdom and Kenya is 31 days 13h. Ships depart from London Gateway Port (GBLGP) and arrive at Mombasa (KEMBA) with scheduled departures 2-4 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between United Kingdom and Kenya?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 2-4 times a week from London Gateway Port (GBLGP) and arrive into Mombasa (KEMBA) around 31 days 13h later. These services are operated by MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC and MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from United Kingdom to Kenya takes around 8h 35m. Flights depart from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between United Kingdom and Kenya?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Kenya Airways, EgyptAir, RwandAir, Saudia, Emirates and Cargolux and the typical transit time is around 8h 35m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between United Kingdom and Kenya. Cargo flights depart from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) with departures 2-4 times a week and a average flight time of around 8h 35m. Cargolux operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between United Kingdom to Kenya by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between United Kingdom and Kenya by cargo ship is 13,473 Nautical Miles (24,952 Kilometres / 15,505 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between London Gateway Port (GBLGP) and Mombasa (KEMBA).

Question 7

What is the distance between United Kingdom to Kenya by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between United Kingdom and Kenya by air is around 6,850 Kilometres (4,256 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.53t CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom to Kenya?

Accepted Answer

224kg CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from United Kingdom 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
Kenya Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-8
EgyptAir	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-200 Freighter+3 others
RwandAir	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-200+1 others
Saudia	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-300+2 others
Emirates	1-2 times a day	Airbus A380-800+1 others
CargoluxFreighter	2-4 times a week	Road Feeder Service+1 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Air India	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-8
Qatar Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-8+4 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Swan-Sentosa → India to South Africa / Ilanga Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Swan-Sentosa → EAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
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 1-2 weeks	MSC

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
ME2 → Mawingu Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Lion → Dar Es Salaam Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
ME2 →	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
AEU5 / LL6 → EAX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
AE7 →	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
IPAK → India to South Africa / Ilanga Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
IPAK → EAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
FE3 →	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Hapag-Lloyd
FAL3 → AEF3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
FAL3 / AEU6 / LL5 → ASEA2 / EAX3 / AEF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
EPIC / IO3 → SWAX2b / EAS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd
EPIC / IO3 → SWAX2a / EAS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd
EPIC → KARIBU	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM

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United Kingdom to Kenya By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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United Kingdom to Kenya by Air freight

Quickest air route

London Heathrow Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

Most frequent

Birmingham International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

United Kingdom to Kenya by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

London Gateway Port to Mombasa

Cargo flights

Felixstowe to Mombasa

Most frequent

Southampton to Mombasa

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