Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Turkey and Kenya is 17 days 8h. Ships depart from Iskenderun (TRISK) and arrive at Lamu (KELAU) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Turkey and Kenya?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Iskenderun (TRISK) and arrive into Lamu (KELAU) around 17 days 8h later. These services are operated by MESSL.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Turkey to Kenya takes around 7h 13m. Flights depart from İstanbul Airport (IST) and arrive at Moi International Airport (MBA).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Turkey and Kenya?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between İstanbul Airport (IST) and Moi International Airport (MBA) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Turkish Airlines and Ethiopian Airlines and the typical transit time is around 7h 13m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Turkey and Kenya. Cargo flights depart from İstanbul Airport (IST) and arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) with departures 1-2 times a day and a average flight time of around 9h 30m. Turkish Airlines operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Turkey to Kenya by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Turkey and Kenya by cargo ship is 3,437 Nautical Miles (6,365 Kilometres / 3,955 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Iskenderun (TRISK) and Lamu (KELAU).

Question 7

What is the distance between Turkey to Kenya by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Turkey and Kenya by air is around 5,162 Kilometres (3,207 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between İstanbul Airport (IST) and Moi International Airport (MBA).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

551kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Turkey 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 Turkey to Kenya?

Accepted Answer

398kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Turkey 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
Turkish Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737MAX 8
Ethiopian Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8+3 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Turkish AirlinesFreighter	1-2 times a day	Airbus A330-300+2 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
JOLLY	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MESSL
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Turkey to Kenya By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Turkey to Kenya by Air freight

Quickest air route

İstanbul Airport to Moi International Airport

Cargo flights

İstanbul Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

Turkey to Kenya by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Iskenderun to Lamu

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