Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Nairobi and Tangier is 33 days 16h. Ships depart from Mombasa (KEMBA) and arrive at Tanger Med (MAPTM) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Nairobi and Tangier?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Mombasa (KEMBA) and arrive into Tanger Med (MAPTM) around 33 days 16h later. These services are operated by Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, CMA CGM, Maersk, Maersk, OOCL, CMA CGM, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM and ONE.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Nairobi to Tangier takes around 1 day 2h. Flights depart from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and arrive at Rabat-Salé Airport (RBA).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Nairobi and Tangier?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Rabat-Salé Airport (RBA) depart every 4-6 weeks. These flights are serviced by Flynas and the typical transit time is around 1 day 2h.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

How long does it take to ship cargo from Nairobi to Tangier by road?

Accepted Answer

It will typically take around 6 days 12h to send cargo via road from Nairobi and Tangier. This duration does not factor in traffic, weather or other delays that may occur on route.

Question 7

What is the distance between Nairobi to Tangier by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Nairobi and Tangier by cargo ship is 5,640 Nautical Miles (10,444 Kilometres / 6,490 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Mombasa (KEMBA) and Tanger Med (MAPTM).

Question 8

What is the distance by road between Nairobi to Tangier?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Nairobi and Tangier by road is 10,978 Kilometres (6,821 Miles) and will typically take around 6 days 12h to drive (exluding including traffic and local conditions).

Question 9

What is the distance between Nairobi to Tangier by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Nairobi and Tangier by air is around 8,643 Kilometres (5,371 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Rabat-Salé Airport (RBA).

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

862kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Nairobi to Tangier. 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 11

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from Nairobi to Tangier?

Accepted Answer

558kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Nairobi to Tangier. 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
Flynas	Every 4-6 weeks	Airbus A320neo+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Mawingu Express → MESAWA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Mawingu Express → WAF6	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
Mawingu Express → ME1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
334 FEO → ME1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
334 FEO → WAF6	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
SWAX2 → EPIC	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
MASHARIKI → FEW3	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	Maersk
MASHARIKI → AE5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
ASEA2 / EAX3 / AEF → FAL1 / AEU2 / LL4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, Evergreen, CMA CGM
SWAX2 → EPIC	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
Mawingu Express → ME1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
MASHARIKI → AE2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
MASHARIKI → AE1	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	Maersk
MASHARIKI → AE11	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
EAX1 → AEU2 / LL4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
EA2 → IOS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
SWAX2 → EPIC	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
EA3 → MS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Vehicles
Truck Operator	N/A	Truck 40T
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Nairobi to Tangier By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Nairobi to Tangier by Air freight

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Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Rabat-Salé Airport

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Mombasa to Tanger Med

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