Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Kenya and Portugal is 54 days 14h. Ships depart from Mombasa (KEMBA) and arrive at Leixoes (PTLEI) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Kenya and Portugal?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Mombasa (KEMBA) and arrive into Leixoes (PTLEI) around 54 days 14h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM and CMA CGM.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Kenya to Portugal takes around 17h 19m. Flights depart from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and arrive at Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Kenya and Portugal?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Air France, Brussels Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, Lufthansa and Cargolux and the typical transit time is around 17h 19m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Kenya and Portugal. Cargo flights depart from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and arrive at Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) with departures 2-4 times a week and a average flight time of around 17h 19m. Cargolux operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Kenya to Portugal by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Kenya and Portugal by cargo ship is 12,336 Nautical Miles (22,847 Kilometres / 14,196 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Mombasa (KEMBA) and Leixoes (PTLEI).

Question 7

What is the distance between Kenya to Portugal by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Kenya and Portugal by air is around 7,736 Kilometres (4,807 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.98t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Kenya to Portugal. 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 Kenya to Portugal?

Accepted Answer

417kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Kenya to Portugal. 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
Air France	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+2 others
Brussels Airlines	1-2 times a week	Airbus A330-300+3 others
Turkish Airlines	Daily	Airbus A330-200 Freighter+3 others
Ethiopian Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737-800+5 others
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300+5 others
CargoluxFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+1 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
CargoluxFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
ASEA2 → BEX2 → MPS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
ASEA2 → BEX2 → MPS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
EA3 → CIP → FE6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
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Kenya to Portugal By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Kenya to Portugal by Air freight

Quickest air route

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport

Cargo flights

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Humberto Delgado Airport (Lisbon Portela Airport)

Kenya to Portugal by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Mombasa to Leixoes

Most frequent

Mombasa to Sines

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