Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Mecca and Nairobi is 14 days 19h. Ships depart from Jeddah (SAJED) and arrive at Mombasa (KEMBA) with scheduled departures N/A.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Mecca and Nairobi?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart n/a from Jeddah (SAJED) and arrive into Mombasa (KEMBA) around 14 days 19h later. These services are operated by CNC Line.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Mecca to Nairobi takes around 1 day 5h. Flights depart from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) and arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Mecca and Nairobi?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) depart 1-2 times a week. These flights are serviced by Saudia and Ethiopian Airlines and the typical transit time is around 1 day 5h.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Mecca and Nairobi. Cargo flights depart from King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) and arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) with departures 1-2 times a week and a average flight time of around 1 day 5h. Saudia and Ethiopian Airlines operates Boeing 747-400 Freighter, Boeing 767-300 Freighter and Airbus A350-900 Freighter on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Mecca to Nairobi by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Mecca and Nairobi by cargo ship is 2,710 Nautical Miles (5,019 Kilometres / 3,118 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Jeddah (SAJED) and Mombasa (KEMBA).

Question 7

What is the distance between Mecca to Nairobi by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Mecca and Nairobi by air is around 2,683 Kilometres (1,667 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between King Abdulaziz International Airport (JED) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

446kg CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Mecca 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 Mecca to Nairobi?

Accepted Answer

104kg - 130kg CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Mecca 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	Departs	Aircraft types
SaudiaF	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+2 others
Ethiopian AirlinesF	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 767-300 Freighter+5 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Aircraft types
SaudiaF	2-4 times a week	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+2 others
EgyptAir	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 737-800+1 others
Air Arabia	Every 1-2 weeks	Airbus A320+1 others
Qatar AirwaysF	Every 2-4 weeks	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+3 others

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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
CNC Line	N/A	HOPE ISLAND
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Mecca to Nairobi By Air freight, Cargo ship or Road

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King Abdulaziz International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

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Jeddah to Mombasa

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