Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Lille to Nairobi by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Lille and Nairobi is 52 days 6h. Ships depart from Port of Antwerp-Bruges (BEANR) and arrive at Mombasa (KEMBA) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Lille and Nairobi?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Port of Antwerp-Bruges (BEANR) and arrive into Mombasa (KEMBA) around 52 days 6h later. These services are operated by MSC, ONE, ONE, OOCL, COSCO, OOCL, COSCO, CMA CGM, CMA CGM and Evergreen.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Lille to Nairobi by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Lille to Nairobi takes around 8h 25m. Flights depart from Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) and arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Lille and Nairobi?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) depart daily. These flights are serviced by Kenya Airways, Air France and Gulf Air and the typical transit time is around 8h 25m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Lille and Nairobi?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Lille and Nairobi. Cargo flights depart from Brussels Airport (BRU) and arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) with departures 1-2 times a day and a average flight time of around 9h 15m. Qatar Airways operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Lille to Nairobi by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Lille and Nairobi by cargo ship is 16,019 Nautical Miles (29,667 Kilometres / 18,434 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Port of Antwerp-Bruges (BEANR) and Mombasa (KEMBA).

Question 7

What is the distance between Lille to Nairobi by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Lille and Nairobi by air is around 6,575 Kilometres (4,085 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Brussels Airport (BRU) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Lille to Nairobi by sea?

Accepted Answer

1.49t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Lille to Nairobi. 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 Lille to Nairobi?

Accepted Answer

594kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Lille to Nairobi. 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
Air France	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-200 / 200ER
Gulf Air	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321neo+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Brussels Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-300
EgyptAir	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-800
Turkish Airlines	Daily	Airbus A321neo+4 others
Emirates	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER
Lufthansa	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320+2 others
RwandAir	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-200+1 others
Qatar AirwaysFreighter	1-2 times a day	Boeing 787-8+3 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Allied AirFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 747-400 Freighter
Ethiopian AirlinesFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 767-300 Freighter+4 others
SaudiaFreighter	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-300 Freighter+2 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Griffin → Origami	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
FP2 → EA3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
FP2 → EA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
AEU3 / LL2 → EAX1	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	OOCL, COSCO
FAL2 / AEU3 / NE3 / LL2 → ASEA2 / EAX3 / AEF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM, Evergreen
AEU3 / LL2 → EAX1	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	OOCL, COSCO
FAL2 / AEU3 / NE3 / LL2 → ASEA2 / EAX3 / AEF	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM, Evergreen
FAL2 → KILIMA	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	CMA CGM
FAL2 → KILIMA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
NE3 → AEF2	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Evergreen

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Lille to Nairobi By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Lille to Nairobi by Air freight

Quickest air route

Charles de Gaulle International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

Closest airports

Brussels Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

Cargo flights

Liège Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

Lille to Nairobi by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Port of Antwerp-Bruges to Mombasa

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