Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Nairobi and Charlotte is 42 days 20h. Ships depart from Mombasa (KEMBA) and arrive at Savannah (USSAV) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Nairobi and Charlotte?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Mombasa (KEMBA) and arrive into Savannah (USSAV) around 42 days 20h later. These services are operated by Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, CMA CGM, OOCL, Maersk, COSCO, COSCO, OOCL, OOCL, Maersk, Evergreen, Maersk, Evergreen, COSCO, COSCO, OOCL and COSCO.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Nairobi to Charlotte takes around 1 day 7h. Flights depart from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and arrive at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Nairobi and Charlotte?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) depart every 4-6 weeks. These flights are serviced by FedEx and the typical transit time is around 1 day 7h.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Nairobi and Charlotte. Cargo flights depart from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and arrive at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) with departures Every 4-6 weeks and a average flight time of around 1 day 7h. FedEx operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Nairobi to Charlotte by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Nairobi and Charlotte by cargo ship is 13,531 Nautical Miles (25,059 Kilometres / 15,571 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Mombasa (KEMBA) and Charleston (USCHS).

Question 7

What is the distance between Nairobi to Charlotte by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Nairobi and Charlotte by air is around 14,656 Kilometres (9,107 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

2.5t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Nairobi to Charlotte. 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 Charlotte?

Accepted Answer

877kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Nairobi to Charlotte. 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
FedExFreighter	Every 4-6 weeks	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
ML - Mawingu Express → TPI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
ML - Mawingu Express → TPI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
EAX → Indus Express	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
SWAX2 → INDAMEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
ASEA2 / EAX3 / AEF → CJX / SEA2 & AWE5 / PE1 / SEAP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, Evergreen, CMA CGM
MASHARIKI → TP11	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
EAX1 → AWE4 / ECX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
EAX1 → AWE1 / ECC2	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	COSCO, OOCL
ASEA2 / EAX3 / AEF → SAX / AWE4 / ECX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, Evergreen, CMA CGM
ASEA2 / EAX3 / AEF → VESPUCCI / AWE1 / NUE / ECC2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, Evergreen, CMA CGM
MASHARIKI → TP11	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
AEF2 → PE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
MASHARIKI → TP11	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
AEF2 → AUE	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Evergreen
EAX1 → AWE7 / ECC3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
EAX1 → AWE2 / ECX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
ASEA2 / EAX3 / AEF → MANB / AWE2 / NUE2 / ECX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, Evergreen, CMA CGM
EAX1 → AWE2 / ECX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
ML - Mawingu Express → TPI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
ML - Mawingu Express → TPI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
EAX → Indus Express	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
EAX → INDUSA	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
SWAX2 → INDAMEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
EAX1 → AWE4 / ECX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
MASHARIKI → TP16	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
ASEA2 / EAX3 / AEF → SAX / AWE4 / ECX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, Evergreen, CMA CGM
MASHARIKI → TP11	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
ASEA2 / EAX3 / AEF → CJX / SEA2 & AWE5 / PE1 / SEAP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, Evergreen, CMA CGM
ASEA2 / EAX3 / AEF → CBX / AWE7 / ECC3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, Evergreen, CMA CGM
EAX1 → AWE7 / ECC3	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	COSCO, OOCL
MASHARIKI → TP11	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
EAX1 → AWE7 / ECC3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
AEF2 → AUE	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Evergreen
AEF2 → PE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
MASHARIKI → TP11	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk

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Nairobi to Charlotte By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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