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

The shortest shipping time by sea between Qingdao and Nairobi is 29 days. Ships depart from Qingdao (CNQDG) and arrive at Mombasa (KEMBA) with scheduled departures 2-4 times a week.

How regularly do container ships travel between Qingdao and Nairobi?

There are scheduled container ships that depart 2-4 times a week from Qingdao (CNQDG) and arrive into Mombasa (KEMBA) around 29 days later. These services are operated by OOCL, ZIM, Maersk, COSCO, ONE, CMA CGM, Maersk, Maersk, OOCL, Maersk, MSC, COSCO, Maersk, Maersk, COSCO, MSC, MSC, OOCL, MSC, MSC, COSCO, ONE, COSCO, Evergreen, Maersk, CMA CGM, OOCL, OOCL, COSCO, COSCO, OOCL, COSCO, COSCO, Maersk, OOCL, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, COSCO, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, ONE, CMA CGM, ONE, Maersk, CMA CGM, OOCL, X-Press Feeders, CMA CGM, COSCO, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, ONE, COSCO, CMA CGM, OOCL, COSCO, ONE, CMA CGM, ONE, CMA CGM, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, OOCL, COSCO, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, OOCL, Maersk, ZIM, COSCO, Maersk, OOCL, COSCO, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO, Maersk, ONE, Maersk, ONE, Hapag-Lloyd, ZIM, CMA CGM, OOCL, Evergreen, Evergreen, CMA CGM, ONE, COSCO, ONE, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, ONE, ONE, Evergreen, COSCO, COSCO, OOCL, COSCO, COSCO, OOCL, OOCL, COSCO, OOCL, Maersk, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, Maersk, OOCL, Maersk, COSCO, COSCO, Maersk, OOCL, Maersk, COSCO, Maersk, COSCO, COSCO, Maersk, COSCO, COSCO, OOCL, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, COSCO, Evergreen, Evergreen, Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO and Hapag-Lloyd.

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

The quickest flight from Qingdao to Nairobi takes around 21h 28m. Flights depart from Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) and arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO).

How often do planes fly between Qingdao and Nairobi?

Scheduled flights between Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by China Southern Airlines and the typical transit time is around 21h 28m.

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

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Qingdao and Nairobi. There are regular passenger aircraft however and they might be able to accommodate your cargo depending on its dimensions and weight.

What is the distance between Qingdao to Nairobi by ship?

The distance between Qingdao and Nairobi by cargo ship is 6,889 Nautical Miles (12,759 Kilometres / 7,928 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Qingdao (CNQDG) and Mombasa (KEMBA).

What is the distance between Qingdao to Nairobi by air?

The distance between Qingdao and Nairobi by air is around 10,278 Kilometres (6,386 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO).

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

1.04t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Qingdao 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.

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

494kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Qingdao 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.

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Air Freight

21h 28m, Every 1-2 days

494kg CO₂e

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29 days, 2-4 times a week

1.04t CO₂e

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Qingdao to Nairobi by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Qingdao to Nairobi by plane will take about 21h 28m and departs from Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport (TAO) and arrives into Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO). There are flights departing every 1-2 days on this route. China Southern Airlines is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing every 1-2 days.

Quickest air route

Qingdao Jiaodong International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

Departs from

TAO

Departs from

NBO

21h 28m: Every 1-2 days

10,278 km
6,386 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

494kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
China Southern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320+6 others
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Qingdao to Nairobi by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Qingdao to Nairobi by ship will take about 29 days and departs from Qingdao (CNQDG) and arrives into Mombasa (KEMBA). There are vessels departing 2-4 times a week on this route. OOCL is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Qingdao to Mombasa

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CNQDG