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 36 days 16h. Ships depart from Mombasa (KEMBA) and arrive at Tanger Med (MAPTM) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Nairobi and Tangier?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Mombasa (KEMBA) and arrive into Tanger Med (MAPTM) around 36 days 16h later. These services are operated by CNC Line, Maersk, ONE and MSC.

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 18h. Flights depart from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and arrive at Tangier Ibn Battuta Airport (TNG).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Nairobi and Tangier?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Tangier Ibn Battuta Airport (TNG) depart every 4-6 weeks. These flights are serviced by Air France and the typical transit time is around 1 day 18h.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Nairobi and Tangier. Cargo flights depart from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and arrive at Mohammed V International Airport (CMN) with departures 2-4 times a week and a average flight time of around 1 day 20h. Saudia, Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines operates Boeing 747-400 Freighter, Airbus A321 Freighter and Boeing 777 Freighter on this route.

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 5,822 Nautical Miles (10,782 Kilometres / 6,699 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 10,966 Kilometres (6,814 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 8,155 Kilometres (5,067 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Tangier Ibn Battuta Airport (TNG).

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

985kg - 1.53t CO₂ (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

289kg CO₂ (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	Departs	Aircraft types
Air France	Every 4-6 weeks	Boeing 787-9+2 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Aircraft types
EgyptAir	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 737-800+1 others
SaudiaF	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+3 others
Air France	Every 4-6 weeks	Boeing 787-9+3 others
LufthansaF	Every 4-6 weeks	Airbus A321 Freighter+3 others
Turkish AirlinesF	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777 Freighter+6 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others

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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
CNC Line	Every 1-2 weeks	HOPE ISLAND+2 others
Maersk	Every 1-2 weeks	MAERSK CABO VERDE+20 others
ONE	Every 2-4 weeks	AS CARLOTTA+28 others
MSC	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC Shahar+7 others

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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
Truck Operator	N/A	Truck 40T
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Nairobi to Tangier By Air freight, Cargo ship or Road

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