Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Kenya and Spain is 36 days 22h. Ships depart from Mombasa (KEMBA) and arrive at Vigo (ESVGO) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Kenya and Spain?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Mombasa (KEMBA) and arrive into Vigo (ESVGO) around 36 days 22h later. These services are operated by Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, MSC, CMA CGM, MSC and CMA CGM.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Kenya to Spain takes around 15h 24m. Flights depart from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and arrive at Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Kenya and Spain?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Saudia, EgyptAir, Turkish Airlines, Air France, Brussels Airlines, British Airways, Qatar Airways, Emirates, Lufthansa and Cargolux and the typical transit time is around 15h 24m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Kenya and Spain. Cargo flights depart from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and arrive at Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) with departures 1-2 times a day and a average flight time of around 15h 24m. Turkish Airlines and Cargolux operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Kenya to Spain by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Kenya and Spain by cargo ship is 8,104 Nautical Miles (15,009 Kilometres / 9,326 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Mombasa (KEMBA) and Vigo (ESVGO).

Question 7

What is the distance between Kenya to Spain by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Kenya and Spain by air is around 6,668 Kilometres (4,143 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

940kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Kenya to Spain. 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 Spain?

Accepted Answer

379kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Kenya to Spain. 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
Saudia	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-200+4 others
EgyptAir	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320neo+3 others
Turkish AirlinesFreighter	Daily	Airbus A330-300+3 others
Air France	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-200 / 200ER+6 others
Brussels Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300+3 others
British Airways	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777+4 others
Qatar Airways	1-2 times a day	Airbus A350-900+4 others
Emirates	2-4 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+5 others
CargoluxFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+1 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Turkish AirlinesFreighter	Daily	Airbus A330-300+5 others
Qatar AirwaysFreighter	2-4 times a day	Airbus A350-900+4 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Turkish Airlines	Daily	Airbus A330-300+3 others
Air France	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-200 / 200ER+2 others
Brussels Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300+3 others
British Airways	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777+3 others
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+5 others
CargoluxFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+1 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Mawingu Express / ML - Mawingu Express → AL6 / TA12 → MCA / MMX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
Mawingu Express → WAF6 → MMX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Mawingu Express / ML - Mawingu Express → IOS / ME1 → MCA / MMX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
ASEA2 → FAL1 → MEDCAN	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
ASEA2 → FAL3 → EUROMAR	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
EAX → IPAK → NWC to/from Turkiye - Main Service	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
ASEA2 → FAL6 → EUROMAR	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
EAX → AES → NWC to Spain / Portugal Service II	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
ASEA2 → FAL3 → EUROMAR	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Mawingu Express → WAF6 → HL - WAX \| ONE - ARB	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
ASEA2 → MEX → ALGAD	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
Mawingu Express / ML - Mawingu Express → IOS / ME1 → WAX / HL - WAX \| ONE - ARB	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
ASEA2 / EAX3 → MEX / AEM2 → MEDCARIB / GCO	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM
EAX1 → AEM2 → GCO	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
ASEA2 → BEX2 → MPS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
ZAX3 → AEM2 → GCO	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
MASHARIKI → FEW2 → HL - WAX \| ONE - ARB	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
EAX1 → AEM1 → GCO	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
ASEA2 → MEX2 → MPS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
EA3 → WA1 → ARB	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
ASEA2 → MEX2 → TULYB	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM

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Kenya to Spain By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Kenya to Spain by Air freight

Quickest air route

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport

Cargo flights

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport

Most frequent

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Valencia Airport

Kenya to Spain by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Mombasa to Vigo

Most frequent

Mombasa to Barcelona

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