Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Kenya and Ghana is 36 days 12h. Ships depart from Mombasa (KEMBA) and arrive at Tema (GHTEM) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 days.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Kenya and Ghana?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 days from Mombasa (KEMBA) and arrive into Tema (GHTEM) around 36 days 12h later. These services are operated by Maersk, CMA CGM, Maersk, OOCL, PIL and Maersk.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Kenya to Ghana takes around 13h 57m. Flights depart from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and arrive at Kotoka International Airport (ACC).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Kenya and Ghana?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Kotoka International Airport (ACC) depart 2-4 times a day. These flights are serviced by Ethiopian Airlines and EgyptAir and the typical transit time is around 13h 57m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Kenya and Ghana. There are regular passenger aircraft however and they might be able to accommodate your cargo depending on its dimensions and weight.

Question 6

How long does it take to ship cargo from Kenya to Ghana by road?

Accepted Answer

It will typically take around 4 days 19h to send cargo via road from Kenya and Ghana. This duration does not factor in traffic, weather or other delays that may occur on route.

Question 7

What is the distance between Kenya to Ghana by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Kenya and Ghana by cargo ship is 12,721 Nautical Miles (23,560 Kilometres / 14,639 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Mombasa (KEMBA) and Tema (GHTEM).

Question 8

What is the distance by road between Kenya to Ghana?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Kenya and Ghana by road is 6,798 Kilometres (4,224 Miles) and will typically take around 4 days 19h to drive (exluding including traffic and local conditions).

Question 9

What is the distance between Kenya to Ghana by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Kenya and Ghana by air is around 5,483 Kilometres (3,407 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Kotoka International Airport (ACC).

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

1.59t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Kenya to Ghana. 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 11

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from Kenya to Ghana?

Accepted Answer

266kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Kenya to Ghana. 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
Ethiopian Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 737MAX 8+4 others
EgyptAir	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737-800+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MASHARIKI → FEW3	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Maersk
ASEA2 →	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
ASEA2 → WAX / FEW3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, CMA CGM
ASEA2 / EAX3 → WAX3 / WAF3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, CMA CGM, COSCO
EAS → SWS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL
Mawingu Express → MESAWA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Vehicles
Truck Operator	N/A	Truck 40T
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