Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Shanghai to Mombasa by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Shanghai and Mombasa is 22 days 20h. Ships depart from Shanghai (CNSHG) and arrive at Mombasa (KEMBA) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 days.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Shanghai and Mombasa?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 days from Shanghai (CNSHG) and arrive into Mombasa (KEMBA) around 22 days 20h later. These services are operated by Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, OOCL, ONE, TS Lines, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, Maersk, MSC, Maersk, MSC, MSC, ONE, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, Maersk, PIL, MSC, PIL, PIL, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, ONE, ONE, CMA CGM, King Ocean, TS Lines, CMA CGM and RCL.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Shanghai to Mombasa by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Shanghai to Mombasa takes around 20h 18m. Flights depart from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and arrive at Moi International Airport (MBA).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Shanghai and Mombasa?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Moi International Airport (MBA) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Ethiopian Airlines and Turkish Airlines and the typical transit time is around 20h 18m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Shanghai and Mombasa?

Accepted Answer

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Shanghai and Mombasa. 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 Shanghai to Mombasa by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Shanghai and Mombasa by cargo ship is 6,586 Nautical Miles (12,197 Kilometres / 7,579 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Taicang (CNTAG) and Mombasa (KEMBA).

Question 7

What is the distance between Shanghai to Mombasa by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Shanghai and Mombasa by air is around 10,294 Kilometres (6,396 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Moi International Airport (MBA).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Shanghai to Mombasa by sea?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

467kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Shanghai to Mombasa. 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
Ethiopian Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+2 others
Turkish Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-300ER+3 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
KYX / EAS3 / EA3 / EAS	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Gold Star, ONE, PIL
EAX1 / MASHARIKI	Direct	1-2 times a week	Maersk, COSCO, OOCL
KYX / EAS3 / EA3 / EAS / GSL - KYX \| HL - EAS3 \| ONE - EA3 \| PIL - EAS	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, PIL, ZIM, Gold Star, ONE
ASEA2 / EAX3 / AEF / MFX	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, X-Press Feeders, COSCO, Evergreen, CMA CGM
KILIMA / EA2 / DFX	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, CMA CGM, X-Press Feeders
AEF2 / FNX / FAD / IEA / EAX1 / REA1 / EAD / EMC - AEF2 \| ESL - FNX \| GFS - FAD \| INTERA - IEA \| KMTC - EAX1 \| RCL - REA1 \| TSL - EAD	Direct	1-2 times a week	TS Lines, X-Press Feeders, King Ocean, RCL, Evergreen, Interasia, Emirates Shipping, GFS
AC2 → MASHARIKI	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
AE19 → MASHARIKI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
AE2 → MASHARIKI	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
AE12 → MASHARIKI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
AE1 → MASHARIKI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
SH2 → MASHARIKI	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
Seahorse → Origami	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
BUNGARAYA → Origami	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Wallaby → Origami	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Shikra → Origami	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
SH1 → MASHARIKI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Ingwe → Origami	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
SH2 → MASHARIKI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
SEAGULL → Origami	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
SAOLA → Origami	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MD4 → EA3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
Lynx → Origami	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
New Falcon → Origami	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
KANGAROO → Origami	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Empire → Origami	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Griffin → → Origami	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AE11 → MASHARIKI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
KCS2 / KCS → EA3 / EAS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	PIL, ONE
Panda → Origami	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
KCS2 / KCS → EA3 / EAS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	PIL, ONE
SAE → EAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL
Ipanema → Origami	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Silk → Origami	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Orient → Origami	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Amberjack → Origami	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Lone Star Express → Origami	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Inca → Origami	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
KYX / EAS3 / EA3 / EAS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Gold Star, ONE, PIL
MD4 → EA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
EA3 → EA2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
KCS2 → EA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
MLINE - MCREX → ASEA2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
FEM → EAX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean
CA2 → EAD	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	TS Lines
MLINE - MCREX → KILIMA	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
RCV → REA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	RCL

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
AAK - FE → EAS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
SINOL - CJV \| SITC - CVS2 \| SJJS - JCV → ASEA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
SINOL - CJV \| SITC - CVS2 \| SJJS - JCV → KILIMA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
SITC - PBT2 & PST2 → EAD	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	TS Lines

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Shanghai to Mombasa By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Shanghai to Mombasa by Air freight

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Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Moi International Airport

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