Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Calgary and Nairobi is 49 days 20h. Ships depart from Tacoma (USTIW) and arrive at Mombasa (KEMBA) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Calgary and Nairobi?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Tacoma (USTIW) and arrive into Mombasa (KEMBA) around 49 days 20h later. These services are operated by MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Calgary to Nairobi takes around 23h 19m. Flights depart from Calgary International Airport (YYC) and arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Calgary and Nairobi?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Calgary International Airport (YYC) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by KLM and the typical transit time is around 23h 19m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Calgary and Nairobi by cargo ship is 12,259 Nautical Miles (22,703 Kilometres / 14,107 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Tacoma (USTIW) and Mombasa (KEMBA).

Question 7

What is the distance between Calgary to Nairobi by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Calgary and Nairobi by air is around 13,861 Kilometres (8,613 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Calgary International Airport (YYC) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

2t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Calgary 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 Calgary to Nairobi?

Accepted Answer

800kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Calgary 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
KLM	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-200 / 200ER+2 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Griffin → Oryx	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
More Details	See carrier information, sailing schedules and estimated emissions

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