Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Portugal to Kenya by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Portugal and Kenya is 37 days 17h. Ships depart from Sines (PTSIE) and arrive at Mombasa (KEMBA) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Portugal and Kenya?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Sines (PTSIE) and arrive into Mombasa (KEMBA) around 37 days 17h later. These services are operated by MSC.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Portugal to Kenya by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Portugal to Kenya takes around 16h 48m. Flights depart from Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) and arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Portugal and Kenya?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Air France, Lufthansa, Brussels Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, Turkish Airlines and Cargolux and the typical transit time is around 16h 48m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Portugal and Kenya?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Portugal and Kenya. Cargo flights depart from Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) and arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) with departures Every 1-2 weeks and a average flight time of around 16h 48m. Cargolux operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Portugal to Kenya by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Portugal and Kenya by cargo ship is 8,090 Nautical Miles (14,982 Kilometres / 9,310 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Sines (PTSIE) and Mombasa (KEMBA).

Question 7

What is the distance between Portugal to Kenya by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Portugal and Kenya by air is around 7,736 Kilometres (4,807 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Portugal to Kenya by sea?

Accepted Answer

1.6t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Portugal to Kenya. 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 Portugal to Kenya?

Accepted Answer

417kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Portugal to Kenya. 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
Air France	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320+2 others
Lufthansa	2-4 times a week	Airbus A321+4 others
Brussels Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320+3 others
Ethiopian Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-8+6 others
Turkish Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8+3 others
CargoluxFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Road Feeder Service+1 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Emirates	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER
Qatar Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-8+3 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NWC to SAF → Mozambique Shuttle	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
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Portugal to Kenya By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Portugal to Kenya by Air freight

Quickest air route

Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

Most frequent

Humberto Delgado Airport (Lisbon Portela Airport) to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

Portugal to Kenya by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Sines to Mombasa

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