Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Germany and Kenya is 32 days 19h. Ships depart from Hamburg (DEHAM) and arrive at Mombasa (KEMBA) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Germany and Kenya?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Hamburg (DEHAM) and arrive into Mombasa (KEMBA) around 32 days 19h later. These services are operated by CNC Line, Hapag-Lloyd and MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Germany to Kenya takes around 17h 12m. Flights depart from Hannover Airport (HAJ) and arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Germany and Kenya?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Hannover Airport (HAJ) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) depart daily. These flights are serviced by KLM, Air France, Lufthansa and Cargolux and the typical transit time is around 17h 12m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Germany and Kenya. Cargo flights depart from Hannover Airport (HAJ) and arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) with departures 2-4 times a week and a average flight time of around 17h 12m. Cargolux operates Boeing 747-400 Freighter on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Germany to Kenya by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Germany and Kenya by cargo ship is 9,368 Nautical Miles (17,349 Kilometres / 10,780 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Hamburg (DEHAM) and Mombasa (KEMBA).

Question 7

What is the distance between Germany to Kenya by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Germany and Kenya by air is around 6,598 Kilometres (4,100 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Hannover Airport (HAJ) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.17t - 1.39t CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Germany 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 Germany to Kenya?

Accepted Answer

262kg - 426kg CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Germany 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	Departs	Aircraft types
KLM	2-4 times a week	Embraer 190+1 others
Air France	1-2 times a week	Embraer 190+2 others
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 weeks	Airbus A319+9 others
CargoluxF	2-4 times a week	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+1 others

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Operating carriers	Departs	Aircraft types
EgyptAir	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 737-800+1 others
SaudiaF	2-4 times a week	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+3 others
KLM	Every 1-2 weeks	Embraer 190+3 others
Air France	Every 4-6 weeks	Airbus A320+6 others
Emirates	1-2 times a day	Airbus A380-800+1 others
Turkish AirlinesF	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777 Freighter+3 others
Qatar AirwaysF	Every 2-4 weeks	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+3 others
CargoluxF	2-4 times a week	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+1 others

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Operating carriers	Departs	Aircraft types
Ethiopian AirlinesF	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 767-300 Freighter+4 others
SaudiaF	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+3 others
Turkish AirlinesF	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777 Freighter+4 others
CargoluxF	2-4 times a week	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+1 others
Allied AirF	2-4 times a week	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+1 others

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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
CNC Line	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM SYDNEY+2 others
Hapag-Lloyd	Every 2-4 weeks	Delaware Express+16 others
MSC	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC LAURA+54 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
Hapag-Lloyd	Every 2-4 weeks	UASC ZAMZAM+9 others
Maersk	Every 1-2 weeks	MAERSK GUATEMALA+49 others
MSC	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC TRACY V+75 others
CMA CGM	Every 1-2 weeks	APL BARCELONA+14 others

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Germany to Kenya By Air freight, Cargo ship or Road

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