Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Nairobi and Philadelphia is 59 days 6h. Ships depart from Mombasa (KEMBA) and arrive at Philadelphia (USPHL) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Nairobi and Philadelphia?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Mombasa (KEMBA) and arrive into Philadelphia (USPHL) around 59 days 6h later. These services are operated by MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Nairobi to Philadelphia takes around 23h 20m. Flights depart from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and arrive at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Nairobi and Philadelphia?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by British Airways and Qatar Airways and the typical transit time is around 23h 20m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Nairobi and Philadelphia. 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 Philadelphia by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Nairobi and Philadelphia by cargo ship is 11,155 Nautical Miles (20,658 Kilometres / 12,836 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Mombasa (KEMBA) and Philadelphia (USPHL).

Question 7

What is the distance between Nairobi to Philadelphia by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Nairobi and Philadelphia by air is around 12,546 Kilometres (7,796 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.5t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Nairobi to Philadelphia. 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 Philadelphia?

Accepted Answer

845kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Nairobi to Philadelphia. 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
British Airways	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777
Qatar Airways	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+3 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Mozambique Shuttle → USWASA Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
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