Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Tokyo and Nairobi is 33 days 7h. Ships depart from Yokohama (JPYOK) and arrive at Mombasa (KEMBA) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Tokyo and Nairobi?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Yokohama (JPYOK) and arrive into Mombasa (KEMBA) around 33 days 7h later. These services are operated by ZIM, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, CMA CGM, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, ONE, COSCO, Maersk, COSCO, COSCO, Maersk, COSCO, ONE, COSCO, King Ocean, Maersk and Interasia.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Tokyo to Nairobi takes around 21h 53m. Flights depart from Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) and arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Tokyo and Nairobi?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Emirates, China Southern Airlines, Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines, Air France, British Airways and Singapore Airlines and the typical transit time is around 21h 53m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Tokyo and Nairobi. Cargo flights depart from Narita International Airport (NRT) and arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) with departures 1-2 times a week and a average flight time of around 24h 23m. Emirates operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Tokyo to Nairobi by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Tokyo and Nairobi by cargo ship is 7,580 Nautical Miles (14,039 Kilometres / 8,723 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Tokyo (JPTYO) and Mombasa (KEMBA).

Question 7

What is the distance between Tokyo to Nairobi by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Tokyo and Nairobi by air is around 11,507 Kilometres (7,150 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

982kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Tokyo 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 9

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from Tokyo to Nairobi?

Accepted Answer

752kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Tokyo 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
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER
China Southern Airlines	Daily	Airbus A321neo+2 others
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 747-8+1 others
Turkish Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+3 others
Air France	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+2 others
British Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+1 others
Singapore Airlines	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777-300ER+3 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
EmiratesFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Origami / MSC - Origami	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM, MSC
JSM → EAX1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
JTV / COSCO - JTV → EAX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
JTV / COSCO - JTV → EAX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
TP5 → MASHARIKI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
WC4 → EAS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
AX4 → EA3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
WSA8 / TLP8 / COSCO - WSA8 \| OOCL - TLP8 → EAX1 / MASHARIKI	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, Maersk, OOCL
WSA8 / TLP8 → EAX3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
CJ29 → EAX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
CNC - JPX \| COSCO - JSM \| EMC - JPX → KILIMA	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
AZTEC → Origami	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
JP1 → EAS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
Andes → Origami	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AX4 → EA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
CJ29 → EAX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
A06 → MASHARIKI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
SKT5 → EAX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
SKT5 → EAX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
SINOL - NJ1 \| SITC - VTX2 → MASHARIKI	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
SKT2 → EAX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
AX4 → EA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
SKT2 → EAX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
VTX3 → EAX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean
A06 → EMC - AEF2 \| ESL - FNX \| GFS - FAD \| INTERA - IEA \| KMTC - EAX1 \| RCL - REA1 \| TSL - EAD	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
JCV → IEA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Interasia

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Origami / MSC - Origami	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM, MSC
JSM3 → EA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
JSM3 → EA3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
JSM → EAX1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
JTV / COSCO - JTV → EAX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
JSM3 → EA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
JSM → EAX1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
CNC - JPX \| COSCO - JSM \| EMC - JPX → KILIMA	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
JTV / COSCO - JTV → EAX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
JSM / JPX / CNC - JPX \| COSCO - JSM \| EMC - JPX → ASEA2 / EAX3 / AEF	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen
CJ29 → EAX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
JP1 → EAS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
CNC - JPX \| COSCO - JSM \| EMC - JPX → KILIMA	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
CJ29 → EAX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
A06 → MASHARIKI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
SKT5 → EAX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
SKT5 → EAX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
SINOL - NJ1 \| SITC - VTX2 → MASHARIKI	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
SKT2 → EAX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
SKT2 → EAX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO

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Tokyo to Nairobi By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Tokyo to Nairobi by Air freight

Quickest air route

Tokyo Haneda International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

Cargo flights

Narita International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

Tokyo to Nairobi by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Yokohama to Mombasa

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