Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Edinburgh and Nairobi is 36 days 13h. Ships depart from Felixstowe (GBFXT) and arrive at Mombasa (KEMBA) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Edinburgh and Nairobi?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Felixstowe (GBFXT) and arrive into Mombasa (KEMBA) around 36 days 13h later. These services are operated by CNC Line.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Edinburgh to Nairobi takes around 1 day 16h. Flights depart from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Edinburgh and Nairobi?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) depart 1-2 times a week. These flights are serviced by KLM, Air France, Lufthansa and Qatar Airways and the typical transit time is around 1 day 16h.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Edinburgh and Nairobi. Cargo flights depart from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) with departures Every 2-4 weeks and a average flight time of around 1 day 16h. Qatar Airways operates Boeing 777-200F Freighter on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Edinburgh to Nairobi by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Edinburgh and Nairobi by cargo ship is 7,903 Nautical Miles (14,635 Kilometres / 9,094 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Felixstowe (GBFXT) and Mombasa (KEMBA).

Question 7

What is the distance between Edinburgh to Nairobi by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Edinburgh and Nairobi by air is around 7,373 Kilometres (4,581 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.32t CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh to Nairobi?

Accepted Answer

278kg - 437kg CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Edinburgh 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
KLM	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)+3 others
Air France	Every 2-4 weeks	Embraer 190+2 others
Lufthansa	Every 4-6 weeks	Airbus A320neo+2 others
Qatar AirwaysF	Every 2-4 weeks	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+3 others

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Operating carriers	Departs	Aircraft types
KLM	Every 4-6 weeks	Boeing 737-700+4 others
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 weeks	Airbus A320neo+1 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A380-800+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
CNC Line	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM MONTOIR+2 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
ONE	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE INNOVATION+32 others
Hapag-Lloyd	Every 2-4 weeks	MANILA EXPRESS+6 others
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Edinburgh to Nairobi By Air freight, Cargo ship or Road

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