Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Kuwait to Ethiopia by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Kuwait and Ethiopia is 17 days 6h. Ships depart from Shuaiba (KWSAA) and arrive at Mogadishu (SOMGQ) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Kuwait and Ethiopia?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Shuaiba (KWSAA) and arrive into Mogadishu (SOMGQ) around 17 days 6h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM and CMA CGM.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Kuwait to Ethiopia by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Kuwait to Ethiopia takes around 4h 7m. Flights depart from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) and arrive at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Kuwait and Ethiopia?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Kuwait International Airport (KWI) and Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) depart daily. These flights are serviced by Ethiopian Airlines, Flynas, Saudia, Air Arabia, Qatar Airways, Emirates and FlyDubai and the typical transit time is around 4h 7m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Kuwait and Ethiopia?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Kuwait and Ethiopia. Cargo flights depart from Kuwait International Airport (KWI) and arrive at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) with departures Daily and a average flight time of around 4h 7m. Ethiopian Airlines operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Kuwait to Ethiopia by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Kuwait and Ethiopia by cargo ship is 2,512 Nautical Miles (4,652 Kilometres / 2,891 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Shuaiba (KWSAA) and Mogadishu (SOMGQ).

Question 7

What is the distance between Kuwait to Ethiopia by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Kuwait and Ethiopia by air is around 2,449 Kilometres (1,522 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Kuwait International Airport (KWI) and Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Kuwait to Ethiopia by sea?

Accepted Answer

465kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Kuwait to Ethiopia. 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 Kuwait to Ethiopia?

Accepted Answer

199kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Kuwait to Ethiopia. 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 AirlinesFreighter	Daily	Boeing 737 Freighter+2 others
Flynas	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320neo
Saudia	2-4 times a week	Airbus A321+3 others
Air Arabia	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320+1 others
Qatar Airways	1-2 times a week	Boeing 787-8+6 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+2 others
FlyDubai	2-4 times a day	Boeing 737MAX 8+1 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
IRAQS → NOURA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
IRAQS → KARIBU	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
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