Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Anchorage and Nairobi is 37 days 5h. Ships depart from Prince Rupert (CAPRR) and arrive at Mombasa (KEMBA) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Anchorage and Nairobi?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Prince Rupert (CAPRR) and arrive into Mombasa (KEMBA) around 37 days 5h later. These services are operated by MSC and MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Anchorage to Nairobi takes around 1 day 2h. Flights depart from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) and arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Anchorage and Nairobi?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Air China, FedEx and FedEx and the typical transit time is around 1 day 2h.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Anchorage and Nairobi. Cargo flights depart from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) and arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) with departures Every 1-2 weeks and a average flight time of around 1 day 2h. FedEx operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Anchorage to Nairobi by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Anchorage and Nairobi by cargo ship is 10,823 Nautical Miles (20,045 Kilometres / 12,455 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Prince Rupert (CAPRR) and Mombasa (KEMBA).

Question 7

What is the distance between Anchorage to Nairobi by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Anchorage and Nairobi by air is around 17,292 Kilometres (10,745 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.29t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Anchorage 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 9

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

Accepted Answer

811kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Anchorage 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	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Air China	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777 Freighter+3 others
FedEx	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+3 others
FedExFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Chinook → Bayan Ko → Oryx	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
Chinook → America → Oryx	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
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