Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Nairobi and Quito is 51 days 19h. Ships depart from Mombasa (KEMBA) and arrive at Turbo (COTRB) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Nairobi and Quito?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Mombasa (KEMBA) and arrive into Turbo (COTRB) around 51 days 19h later. These services are operated by Maersk.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Nairobi to Quito takes around 2 days 19h. Flights depart from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and arrive at Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Nairobi and Quito?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) depart 1-2 times a week. These flights are serviced by Martinair Holland and Qatar Airways and the typical transit time is around 2 days 19h.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Nairobi and Quito. Cargo flights depart from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and arrive at Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) with departures 1-2 times a week and a average flight time of around 2 days 19h. Martinair Holland and Qatar Airways operates Boeing 747-400 Freighter and Boeing 777-200F Freighter on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Nairobi to Quito by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Nairobi and Quito by cargo ship is 17,752 Nautical Miles (32,877 Kilometres / 20,429 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Mombasa (KEMBA) and Guayaquil (ECGYE).

Question 7

What is the distance between Nairobi to Quito by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Nairobi and Quito by air is around 16,282 Kilometres (10,117 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

2.2t CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Nairobi to Quito. 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 Quito?

Accepted Answer

596kg - 705kg CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Nairobi to Quito. 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
Martinair HollandF	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 747-400 Freighter
Qatar AirwaysF	Every 2-4 weeks	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+2 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
Maersk	Every 1-2 weeks	MAERSK CABO VERDE+36 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
ZIM	Every 2-4 weeks	DELOS WAVE+21 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
Maersk	Every 1-2 weeks	MAERSK CABO VERDE+36 others
CNC Line	Every 2-4 weeks	HOPE ISLAND+1 others
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Nairobi to Quito By Air freight, Cargo ship or Road

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Quickest air route

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport

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Quickest ocean route

Mombasa to Turbo

Closest seaports

Mombasa to Guayaquil

Most frequent

Mombasa to Cartagena

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