Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Nairobi and Cincinnati is 40 days 10h. Ships depart from Mombasa (KEMBA) and arrive at Baltimore (USBAL) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Nairobi and Cincinnati?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Mombasa (KEMBA) and arrive into Baltimore (USBAL) around 40 days 10h later. These services are operated by MSC, MSC, Maersk and Evergreen.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Nairobi to Cincinnati takes around 23h 48m. Flights depart from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and arrive at Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Nairobi and Cincinnati?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) depart every 1-2 weeks. These flights are serviced by Air France, Kenya Airways and Astral Aviation and the typical transit time is around 23h 48m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Nairobi and Cincinnati. Cargo flights depart from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and arrive at Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG) with departures Every 1-2 weeks and a average flight time of around 23h 48m. Astral Aviation operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Nairobi to Cincinnati by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Nairobi and Cincinnati by cargo ship is 10,247 Nautical Miles (18,977 Kilometres / 11,792 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Mombasa (KEMBA) and Baltimore (USBAL).

Question 7

What is the distance between Nairobi to Cincinnati by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Nairobi and Cincinnati by air is around 13,181 Kilometres (8,190 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

2.58t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Nairobi to Cincinnati. 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 Cincinnati?

Accepted Answer

707kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Nairobi to Cincinnati. 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
Air France	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 787-9+3 others
Kenya Airways	1-2 times a week	Boeing 787-8
Astral AviationFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 767-200 Freighter+2 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Ethiopian Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8+9 others
Qatar Airways	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900+5 others
Emirates	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-300ER+3 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
India to South Africa / Ilanga Express → USWASA Express	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
India to South Africa / Ilanga Express → USWASA Express	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
MASHARIKI → TP16	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
AEF2 → AUE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen

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Nairobi to Cincinnati By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Nairobi to Cincinnati by Air freight

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Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Cincinnati Northern Kentucky International Airport

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Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to James M Cox Dayton International Airport

Nairobi to Cincinnati by Container ship

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Mombasa to Baltimore

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