Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Nairobi and Belfast is 51 days 18h. Ships depart from Mombasa (KEMBA) and arrive at Belfast (GBBEL) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Nairobi and Belfast?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Mombasa (KEMBA) and arrive into Belfast (GBBEL) around 51 days 18h later. These services are operated by TWSL.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Nairobi to Belfast takes around 16h 37m. Flights depart from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and arrive at George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Nairobi and Belfast?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD) depart every 4-6 weeks. These flights are serviced by Martinair Holland and Kenya Airways and the typical transit time is around 16h 37m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Nairobi and Belfast. Cargo flights depart from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and arrive at Belfast International Airport (BFS) with departures 2-4 times a week and a average flight time of around 1 day 4h. Cargolux operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Nairobi to Belfast by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Nairobi and Belfast by cargo ship is 13,027 Nautical Miles (24,126 Kilometres / 14,991 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Mombasa (KEMBA) and Belfast (GBBEL).

Question 7

What is the distance between Nairobi to Belfast by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Nairobi and Belfast by air is around 7,435 Kilometres (4,620 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.87t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Nairobi to Belfast. 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 Nairobi to Belfast?

Accepted Answer

486kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Nairobi to Belfast. 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
Martinair Holland	Every 4-6 weeks	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+2 others
Kenya Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-8+3 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
CargoluxFreighter	2-4 times a week	Road Feeder Service+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Mawingu Express / ML - Mawingu Express → IOS / ME1 → Belfast-Rotterdam / IRISHS5 / NIS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	TWSL, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, BG Freight, CMA CGM, COSCO
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Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to George Best Belfast City Airport

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