Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Nairobi and Valletta is 41 days 7h. Ships depart from Mombasa (KEMBA) and arrive at Malta Freeport (MTMAR) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Nairobi and Valletta?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Mombasa (KEMBA) and arrive into Malta Freeport (MTMAR) around 41 days 7h later. These services are operated by CNC Line.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Nairobi to Valletta takes around 1 day 19h. Flights depart from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and arrive at Malta International Airport (MLA).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Nairobi and Valletta?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Malta International Airport (MLA) depart daily. These flights are serviced by Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa, Air France and Emirates and the typical transit time is around 1 day 19h.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Nairobi and Valletta. Cargo flights depart from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and arrive at Malta International Airport (MLA) with departures 1-2 times a week and a average flight time of around 1 day 19h. Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa operates Boeing 777 Freighter and Airbus A321 Freighter on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Nairobi to Valletta by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Nairobi and Valletta by cargo ship is 7,794 Nautical Miles (14,434 Kilometres / 8,969 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Mombasa (KEMBA) and Malta Freeport (MTMAR).

Question 7

What is the distance between Nairobi to Valletta by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Nairobi and Valletta by air is around 7,640 Kilometres (4,747 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Malta International Airport (MLA).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.39t CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Nairobi to Valletta. 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 Valletta?

Accepted Answer

286kg - 457kg CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Nairobi to Valletta. 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
Turkish AirlinesF	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777 Freighter+4 others
LufthansaF	Every 1-2 weeks	Airbus A321 Freighter+4 others
Air France	Every 2-4 weeks	Boeing 787-9+1 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER

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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
CNC Line	Every 2-4 weeks	HOPE ISLAND+1 others
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