Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Tangier and Nairobi is 31 days 14h. Ships depart from Tanger Med (MAPTM) and arrive at Mombasa (KEMBA) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Tangier and Nairobi?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Tanger Med (MAPTM) and arrive into Mombasa (KEMBA) around 31 days 14h later. These services are operated by Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, CMA CGM, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Maersk, CMA CGM, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO, Evergreen, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM and Evergreen.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Tangier to Nairobi takes around 15h 50m. Flights depart from Mohammed V International Airport (CMN) and arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Tangier and Nairobi?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Mohammed V International Airport (CMN) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Saudia, EgyptAir, Saudia, Air France, Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa, Emirates and Gulf Air and the typical transit time is around 15h 50m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Tangier and Nairobi. 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 Tangier to Nairobi by road?

Accepted Answer

It will typically take around 6 days 19h to send cargo via road from Tangier and Nairobi. This duration does not factor in traffic, weather or other delays that may occur on route.

Question 7

What is the distance between Tangier to Nairobi by ship?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

What is the distance by road between Tangier to Nairobi?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Tangier and Nairobi by road is 6,043 Kilometres (3,755 Miles) and will typically take around 6 days 19h to drive (exluding including traffic and local conditions).

Question 9

What is the distance between Tangier to Nairobi by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Tangier and Nairobi by air is around 7,325 Kilometres (4,551 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Mohammed V International Airport (CMN) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO).

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

748kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Tangier to Nairobi. 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 Tangier to Nairobi?

Accepted Answer

414kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Tangier to Nairobi. 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
Saudia	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+4 others
EgyptAir	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321+1 others
Saudia	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+1 others
Air France	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320+4 others
Turkish Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+3 others
Lufthansa	2-4 times a week	Airbus A321+2 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A380-800+1 others
Gulf Air	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+1 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
IOS / ME1 → TSX / A16	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
ME1 → Mawingu Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
FAL3 / AEU6 / LL5 → ASEA2 / EAX3 / AEF	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
ME1 → 334 FEO	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
IOS / ME1 → TSX / A16	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
AE15 → MASHARIKI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
ME1 → Mawingu Express	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
FAL3 / AEU6 / LL5 → ASEA2 / EAX3 / AEF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
AE1 → MASHARIKI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
SE4 → EAS3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
NE2 → EAS3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
IOS → EA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
AEU6 / LL5 → EAX1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
FAL3 → AEF2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
AE1 → MASHARIKI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
NE2 → EAS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
FAL3 → KILIMA	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
SE3 → EAS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
FAL3 / AEU6 / LL5 → ASEA2 / EAX3 / AEF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
FAL3 → AEF2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen

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

Tangier to Nairobi by Air freight

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Tanger Med to Mombasa

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