Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Nairobi and San Diego is 37 days 10h. Ships depart from Mombasa (KEMBA) and arrive at Los Angeles (USLAX) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Nairobi and San Diego?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Mombasa (KEMBA) and arrive into Los Angeles (USLAX) around 37 days 10h later. These services are operated by COSCO, Evergreen, CMA CGM, Maersk, Evergreen, ONE, Evergreen, ONE and Maersk.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Nairobi to San Diego takes around 1 day 2h. Flights depart from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and arrive at San Diego International Airport (SAN).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Nairobi and San Diego?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) depart every 1-2 weeks. These flights are serviced by KLM and British Airways and the typical transit time is around 1 day 2h.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Nairobi and San Diego by cargo ship is 11,976 Nautical Miles (22,180 Kilometres / 13,782 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Mombasa (KEMBA) and Long Beach (USLGB).

Question 7

What is the distance between Nairobi to San Diego by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Nairobi and San Diego by air is around 15,707 Kilometres (9,760 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and San Diego International Airport (SAN).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.72t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Nairobi to San Diego. 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 San Diego?

Accepted Answer

864kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Nairobi to San Diego. 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
KLM	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
British Airways	Daily	Boeing 777+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
EAX1 → SEA2 & AWE5 / SEAP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
ASEA2 / EAX3 / AEF → CJX / SEA2 & AWE5 / PE1 / SEAP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, OOCL, COSCO, CMA CGM
ASEA2 → EXX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
MASHARIKI → TP8	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
ASEA2 / EAX3 / AEF → HBB / AAC2 / CPS / PCN3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
EA3 → PS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
ASEA2 / EAX3 / AEF → HBB / AAC2 / CPS / PCN3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, OOCL, COSCO, CMA CGM
EA3 → VSE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
MASHARIKI → HEDE - HDS3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
EAX1 → CEN / PCN1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
MASHARIKI → TBD	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
MASHARIKI → TBD	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
EAX1 → AAC4 / PCC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
ASEA2 / EAX3 / AEF → BOHAI / CEN / PCN1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, OOCL, COSCO, CMA CGM
ASEA2 / EAX3 / AEF → HIXP / AAC4 / PCC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, OOCL, COSCO, CMA CGM

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Nairobi to San Diego By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Nairobi to San Diego by Air freight

Quickest air route

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to San Diego International Airport

Nairobi to San Diego by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

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