Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Kenya and Thailand is 26 days 9h. Ships depart from Mombasa (KEMBA) and arrive at Songkhla (THSGK) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Kenya and Thailand?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Mombasa (KEMBA) and arrive into Songkhla (THSGK) around 26 days 9h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM, CMA CGM, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, CMA CGM, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk and Maersk.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Kenya to Thailand takes around 9h 31m. Flights depart from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and arrive at Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Kenya and Thailand?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Kenya Airways, IndiGo, SalamAir, Ethiopian Airlines, Emirates, Air Arabia, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, Saudia and Gulf Air and the typical transit time is around 9h 31m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Kenya and Thailand. Cargo flights depart from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and arrive at Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) with departures 2-4 times a day and a average flight time of around 9h 31m. Qatar Airways operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Kenya to Thailand by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Kenya and Thailand by cargo ship is 4,603 Nautical Miles (8,525 Kilometres / 5,297 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Mombasa (KEMBA) and Songkhla (THSGK).

Question 7

What is the distance between Kenya to Thailand by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Kenya and Thailand by air is around 7,233 Kilometres (4,494 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

744kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Kenya to Thailand. 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 Thailand?

Accepted Answer

317kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Kenya to Thailand. 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	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-8
IndiGo	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320neo+1 others
SalamAir	2-4 times a week	Airbus A321neo+1 others
Ethiopian Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8+4 others
Emirates	2-4 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Air Arabia	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320+2 others
Etihad Airways	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+2 others
Qatar AirwaysFreighter	2-4 times a day	Airbus A350-900+5 others
Saudia	Daily	Airbus A330-300+4 others
Gulf Air	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320neo+1 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
IndiGo	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320neo+1 others
Emirates	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER
Air Arabia	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320+2 others
Qatar Airways	Daily	Airbus A350-900+4 others
Etihad Airways	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+1 others
China Southern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+1 others
Turkish Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-300+3 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
ASEA2 → NWAX3 → ML - TH9	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
ASEA2 → MOZEX → ML - TH9	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
MASHARIKI → FEW2 → TH9	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
MASHARIKI → M-Express → TH9	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
MASHARIKI → TH9	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
MASHARIKI → SV1 → TH9	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
ASEA2 → ML - IA1 → ML - TH9	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
MASHARIKI → IA1 → TH9	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
MASHARIKI → IN1 → TH9	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
MASHARIKI → AE11 → TH9	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
MASHARIKI → ME1 → TH9	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
MASHARIKI → AE12 → TH9	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
MASHARIKI → AE19 → TH9	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
MASHARIKI → AE12 → TH9	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
MASHARIKI → FEW3 → TH9	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
MASHARIKI → AE15 → TH9	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
MASHARIKI → AE5 → TH9	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
MASHARIKI → AE2 → TH9	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
MASHARIKI → A09 → TH9	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
MASHARIKI → FEW3 → TH9	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
MASHARIKI → WAC → TH9	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
MASHARIKI → AE3 → TH9	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
MASHARIKI → IA7 → TH9	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
MASHARIKI → SH3 → TH9	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
MASHARIKI → FEW6 → TH9	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
MASHARIKI → A05 → TH9	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
MASHARIKI → NP1 → TH9	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk

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Kenya to Thailand By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Kenya to Thailand by Air freight

Quickest air route

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport

Most frequent

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Phuket International Airport

Kenya to Thailand by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Mombasa to Songkhla

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