Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Addis Ababa and Nairobi is 32 days 4h. Ships depart from Djibouti (DJJIB) and arrive at Dar es Salaam (TZDAR) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Addis Ababa and Nairobi?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Djibouti (DJJIB) and arrive into Dar es Salaam (TZDAR) around 32 days 4h later. These services are operated by PIL.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Addis Ababa to Nairobi takes around 1 day 2h. Flights depart from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) and arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Addis Ababa and Nairobi?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) depart 1-2 times a day. These flights are serviced by Kenya Airways and Ethiopian Airlines and the typical transit time is around 1 day 2h.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Addis Ababa and Nairobi. Cargo flights depart from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) and arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) with departures Every 1-2 weeks and a average flight time of around 1 day 2h. Ethiopian Airlines operates Boeing 767-300 Freighter on this route.

Question 6

How long does it take to ship cargo from Addis Ababa to Nairobi by road?

Accepted Answer

It will typically take around 23h 10m to send cargo via road from Addis Ababa and Nairobi. This duration does not factor in traffic, weather or other delays that may occur on route.

Question 7

What is the distance between Addis Ababa to Nairobi by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Addis Ababa and Nairobi by cargo ship is 8,727 Nautical Miles (16,163 Kilometres / 10,043 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Djibouti (DJJIB) and Mombasa (KEMBA).

Question 8

What is the distance by road between Addis Ababa to Nairobi?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Addis Ababa and Nairobi by road is 1,468 Kilometres (912 Miles) and will typically take around 23h 10m to drive (exluding including traffic and local conditions).

Question 9

What is the distance between Addis Ababa to Nairobi by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Addis Ababa and Nairobi by air is around 1,194 Kilometres (742 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO).

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

1.38t CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Addis Ababa 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 11

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from Addis Ababa to Nairobi?

Accepted Answer

58kg CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Addis Ababa 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	Departs	Aircraft types
Kenya Airways	1-2 times a day	Embraer 190
Ethiopian AirlinesF	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 767-300 Freighter+4 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
PIL	Every 2-4 weeks	KOTA CAHAYA+14 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
PIL	Every 2-4 weeks	KOTA CAHAYA+14 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
Truck Operator	N/A	Truck 40T
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