Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from United States to Tanzania by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between United States and Tanzania is 35 days 13h. Ships depart from Norfolk (USORF) and arrive at Dar es Salaam (TZDAR) with scheduled departures 2-4 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between United States and Tanzania?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 2-4 times a week from Norfolk (USORF) and arrive into Dar es Salaam (TZDAR) around 35 days 13h later. These services are operated by MSC, MSC, Maersk and Maersk.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from United States to Tanzania by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from United States to Tanzania takes around 20h 36m. Flights depart from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and arrive at Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between United States and Tanzania?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Kenya Airways and the typical transit time is around 20h 36m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between United States and Tanzania?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between United States and Tanzania by cargo ship is 14,309 Nautical Miles (26,501 Kilometres / 16,467 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Norfolk (USORF) and Dar es Salaam (TZDAR).

Question 7

What is the distance between United States to Tanzania by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between United States and Tanzania by air is around 12,087 Kilometres (7,511 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.57t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from United States to Tanzania. 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 States to Tanzania?

Accepted Answer

560kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from United States to Tanzania. 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+2 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Turkish Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300+2 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
America → EAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Empire → EAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MECL1 - X → Masiika2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
MECL1 → Masiika2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MECL1 - X → Masiika2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
MECL1 → Masiika2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
America → EAX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
Empire → EAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
USA TO SOUTH AFRICA →	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
USA TO SOUTH AFRICA →	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC

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United States to Tanzania By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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United States to Tanzania by Air freight

Quickest air route

John F Kennedy International Airport to Kilimanjaro International Airport

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Logan International Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport

United States to Tanzania by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Norfolk to Dar es Salaam

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New York to Dar es Salaam

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