Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Colombia and Kenya is 61 days 6h. Ships depart from Buenaventura (COBUN) and arrive at Lamu (KELAU) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Colombia and Kenya?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Buenaventura (COBUN) and arrive into Lamu (KELAU) around 61 days 6h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM and CMA CGM.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Colombia to Kenya takes around 23h 50m. Flights depart from Rafael Nuñez International Airport (CTG) and arrive at Moi International Airport (MBA).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Colombia and Kenya?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Rafael Nuñez International Airport (CTG) and Moi International Airport (MBA) depart every 1-2 weeks. These flights are serviced by Neos and the typical transit time is around 23h 50m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Colombia and Kenya. Cargo flights depart from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) and arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) with departures Every 2-4 weeks and a average flight time of around 24h 52m. Qatar Airways operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Colombia to Kenya by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Colombia and Kenya by cargo ship is 17,022 Nautical Miles (31,524 Kilometres / 19,588 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Buenaventura (COBUN) and Lamu (KELAU).

Question 7

What is the distance between Colombia to Kenya by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Colombia and Kenya by air is around 15,060 Kilometres (9,358 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Rafael Nuñez International Airport (CTG) and Moi International Airport (MBA).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

2.57t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Colombia 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 Colombia to Kenya?

Accepted Answer

614kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Colombia 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
Neos	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 787
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Qatar AirwaysFreighter	Every 2-4 weeks	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+3 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
M2X → KILIMA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
M2A → KILIMA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
TP12 → MASHARIKI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
US2 → EAS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
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Colombia to Kenya By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Colombia to Kenya by Air freight

Quickest air route

Rafael Nuñez International Airport to Moi International Airport

Cargo flights

El Dorado International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

Colombia to Kenya by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Buenaventura to Lamu

Most frequent

Cartagena to Mombasa

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