Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Luanda and Nairobi is 37 days 12h. Ships depart from Lobito (AOLOB) and arrive at Mombasa (KEMBA) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Luanda and Nairobi?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Lobito (AOLOB) and arrive into Mombasa (KEMBA) around 37 days 12h later. These services are operated by MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Luanda to Nairobi takes around 12h 57m. Flights depart from Quatro de Fevereiro International Airport (LAD) and arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Luanda and Nairobi?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Quatro de Fevereiro International Airport (LAD) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Ethiopian Airlines and Airlink and the typical transit time is around 12h 57m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Luanda and Nairobi. Cargo flights depart from Quatro de Fevereiro International Airport (LAD) and arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) with departures 2-4 times a week and a average flight time of around 12h 57m. Ethiopian Airlines operates  on this route.

Question 6

How long does it take to ship cargo from Luanda to Nairobi by road?

Accepted Answer

It will typically take around 2 days 21h to send cargo via road from Luanda and Nairobi. This duration does not factor in traffic, weather or other delays that may occur on route.

Question 7

What is the distance between Luanda to Nairobi by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Luanda and Nairobi by cargo ship is 11,196 Nautical Miles (20,734 Kilometres / 12,884 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Lobito (AOLOB) and Mombasa (KEMBA).

Question 8

What is the distance by road between Luanda to Nairobi?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Luanda and Nairobi by road is 4,402 Kilometres (2,735 Miles) and will typically take around 2 days 21h to drive (exluding including traffic and local conditions).

Question 9

What is the distance between Luanda to Nairobi by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Luanda and Nairobi by air is around 4,627 Kilometres (2,875 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Quatro de Fevereiro International Airport (LAD) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO).

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

1.5t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Luanda 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 11

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from Luanda to Nairobi?

Accepted Answer

400kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Luanda 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
Ethiopian AirlinesFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737 Freighter+6 others
Airlink	Every 1-2 weeks	Embraer 190
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Iroko → Origami	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Vehicles
Truck Operator	N/A	Truck 40T
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