Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Nairobi and Christchurch is 37 days 7h. Ships depart from Mombasa (KEMBA) and arrive at Lyttelton (NZLYT) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Nairobi and Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Mombasa (KEMBA) and arrive into Lyttelton (NZLYT) around 37 days 7h later. These services are operated by OOCL, ANL and Maersk.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Nairobi to Christchurch takes around 4 days 3h. Flights depart from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and arrive at Christchurch International Airport (CHC).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Nairobi and Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Christchurch International Airport (CHC) depart 2-4 times a day. These flights are serviced by Emirates and the typical transit time is around 4 days 3h.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Nairobi and Christchurch. There are regular passenger aircraft however and they might be able to accommodate your cargo depending on its dimensions and weight.

Question 6

What is the distance between Nairobi to Christchurch by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Nairobi and Christchurch by cargo ship is 10,190 Nautical Miles (18,872 Kilometres / 11,727 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Mombasa (KEMBA) and Lyttelton (NZLYT).

Question 7

What is the distance between Nairobi to Christchurch by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Nairobi and Christchurch by air is around 18,536 Kilometres (11,518 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Christchurch International Airport (CHC).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.52t - 1.6t CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Nairobi to Christchurch. 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 Christchurch?

Accepted Answer

1.11t - 1.12t CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Nairobi to Christchurch. 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
Emirates	2-4 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
OOCL	Every 2-4 weeks	EMMANUEL P+3 others
ANL	Every 2-4 weeks	DERBY D+3 others
Maersk	Every 2-4 weeks	CELSIUS BRICKELL+43 others
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