Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Kenya to Nigeria takes around 5h 15m. Flights depart from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and arrive at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS).

Question 2

How often do planes fly between Kenya and Nigeria?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Kenya Airways, Uganda Airlines, ASKY, RwandAir, Kenya Airways and Ethiopian Airlines and the typical transit time is around 5h 15m.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Kenya and Nigeria. Cargo flights depart from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and arrive at Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) with departures 1-2 times a day and a average flight time of around 5h 15m. Kenya Airways and Ethiopian Airlines operates  on this route.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

It will typically take around 3 days 19h to send cargo via road from Kenya and Nigeria. This duration does not factor in traffic, weather or other delays that may occur on route.

Question 5

What is the distance by road between Kenya to Nigeria?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Kenya and Nigeria by road is 3,395 Kilometres (2,110 Miles) and will typically take around 3 days 19h to drive (exluding including traffic and local conditions).

Question 6

What is the distance between Kenya to Nigeria by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Kenya and Nigeria by air is around 3,837 Kilometres (2,384 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS).

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

233kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Kenya to Nigeria. 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
Kenya Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-8+1 others
Uganda Airlines	2-4 times a week	Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 and Challenger 890+1 others
ASKY	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737-800+1 others
RwandAir	Every 1-2 days	De Havilland (Bombardier) DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q+1 others
Kenya AirwaysFreighter	Every 4-6 weeks	Boeing 737-300 Freighter
Ethiopian AirlinesFreighter	1-2 times a day	Boeing 737MAX 8+7 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Ethiopian Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 737MAX 8+5 others
ASKY	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737-800+1 others
EgyptAir	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-800+2 others
Saudia	Every 2-4 weeks	Airbus A330-200+3 others

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