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

The shortest shipping time by sea between Kenya and China is 19 days 2h. Ships depart from Mombasa (KEMBA) and arrive at Nansha (CNNSA) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

How regularly do container ships travel between Kenya and China?

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Mombasa (KEMBA) and arrive into Nansha (CNNSA) around 19 days 2h later. These services are operated by ONE, GFS, COSCO, ONE, CMA CGM, Interasia, Maersk, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL, OOCL, RCL, Evergreen, CMA CGM, Evergreen, Evergreen, COSCO, OOCL, Maersk, COSCO, ONE, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL, OOCL, COSCO, COSCO and ONE.

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

The quickest flight from Kenya to China takes around 13hrs. Flights depart from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and arrive at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN).

How often do planes fly between Kenya and China?

Scheduled flights between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by China Southern Airlines, Kenya Airways, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, Saudia, Qatar Airways, Gulf Air, Air Tanzania, EgyptAir and Turkish Airlines and the typical transit time is around 13hrs.

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

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Kenya and China. Cargo flights depart from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and arrive at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) with departures Every few hours and a average flight time of around 13hrs. Ethiopian Airlines, Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines operates on this route.

What is the distance between Kenya to China by ship?

The distance between Kenya and China by cargo ship is 5,516 Nautical Miles (10,215 Kilometres / 6,347 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Mombasa (KEMBA) and Nansha (CNNSA).

What is the distance between Kenya to China by air?

The distance between Kenya and China by air is around 8,690 Kilometres (5,399 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN).

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

918kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Kenya to China. 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 Kenya to China?

381kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Kenya to China. 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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13hrs, Every 1-2 days

381kg CO₂e

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19 days 2h, Every 2-4 weeks

918kg CO₂e

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Kenya to China by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Kenya to China by plane will take about 13hrs and departs from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and arrives into Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN). 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 2-4 times a week.

Quickest air route

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

Departs from

NBO

Departs from

CAN

13hrs: Every 1-2 days

8,690 km
5,399 mi.

Direct
1 stop

Estimated emissions

381kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
China Southern Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9
Kenya Airways	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-8
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Ethiopian AirlinesFreighter	1-2 times a day	Boeing 737MAX 8+5 others
Saudia	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-200+3 others
Qatar AirwaysFreighter	1-2 times a day	Airbus A350-900+3 others
Gulf Air	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320neo+1 others
Air Tanzania	2-4 times a week	De Havilland (Bombardier) DHC-8 Dash 8+1 others
EgyptAir	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-800+1 others
Turkish AirlinesFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8+5 others

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Cargo flights

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport

Departs from

NBO

Departs from

PVG

18h 42m: Every 1-2 days

10,008 km
6,218 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

454kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Qatar AirwaysFreighter	1-2 times a day	Airbus A350-900+3 others
Turkish AirlinesFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8+5 others
CargoluxFreighter	2-4 times a week	Road Feeder Service+1 others
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Most frequent

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport

Departs from

NBO

Departs from

PEK

18h 27m: 1-2 times a day

9,415 km
5,850 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

470kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Emirates	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER
Ethiopian Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8+4 others
EgyptAir	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737-800+1 others
Turkish Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8+4 others
Lufthansa	1-2 times a week	Boeing 787-9+1 others
Air France	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+1 others

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Kenya to China by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Kenya to China by ship will take about 19 days 2h and departs from Mombasa (KEMBA) and arrives into Nansha (CNNSA). There are vessels departing every 2-4 weeks on this route. ONE is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 2-4 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Mombasa to Nansha

Port of loading

KEMBA

Port of loading

CNNSA

19 days 2h: Every 2-4 weeks

10,215 km
6,347 mi.

Direct
2 stops

Estimated emissions

918kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
KYX / EAS3 / EA3 / EAS / GSL - KYX \| HL - EAS3 \| ONE - EA3 \| PIL - EAS	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE, PIL, Hapag-Lloyd, ZIM, Gold Star
FAD → FMS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	GFS
ASEA2 / EAX3 → KCM2 / CNC - KCM2 \| COSCO - KCM2 \| TSL - KCM2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM
EA3 → CIM	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
ASEA2 → CNC - CS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
IEA → CI9	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Interasia
MASHARIKI → IA7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
EAX1 → KCM2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
AEF2 → NSD	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen
EAX3 → PA1 / CSS1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
EAX3 → MEX6 / MEY	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
REA1 → RCI02	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	RCL
AEF2 → VTS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen
ASEA2 → CNC - CS1 \| WHL - CS1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
AEF → VTS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
AEF → NSD	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
EAX1 → PA1 / CSS1	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	COSCO, OOCL
EAX3 / AEF → ZAX2 / ASA / SAF2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, Evergreen, COSCO
MASHARIKI → IA9	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
EAX3 → YIX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
EAS3 / EA3 / EAS / GSL - KYX \| HL - EAS3 \| ONE - EA3 \| PIL - EAS → SA2 / SAS / ASA	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE, PIL, Hapag-Lloyd, ZIM
EAX1 → MEX6 / MEY	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
AEF2 → ASA	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen
EAX3 → CSS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
EAX3 / AEF → ZAX2 / ASA / SAF2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, Evergreen, COSCO
ASEA2 / EAX3 → CME / CNC - CMS2 \| COSCO - CME	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM
EAX1 → ZAX2 / SAF2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
EAS3 / EA3 / EAS / GSL - KYX \| HL - EAS3 \| ONE - EA3 \| PIL - EAS → SA2 / SAS / ASA	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE, PIL, Hapag-Lloyd, ZIM

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Most frequent

Mombasa to Shanghai

Port of loading

KEMBA

Port of loading

CNSHG

23 days 15h: 2-4 times a week

11,533 km
7,166 mi.

Direct
2 stops

Estimated emissions

1.04t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
EAX1 / MASHARIKI	Direct	2-4 times a week	Maersk, COSCO, OOCL
EA3 → CIP	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
AEF2 / FNX / EAX1 → CIX3 / CIVS / AIS3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Emirates Shipping, King Ocean, Evergreen
ASEA2 / MFX → KILIMA / DFX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	X-Press Feeders, CMA CGM
KYX / EAS3 / EA3 / EAS / GSL - KYX \| HL - EAS3 \| ONE - EA3 \| PIL - EAS → TZX / EAS4 / EA4 / EA3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE, PIL, Hapag-Lloyd, ZIM, Gold Star
AEF2 / FAD / IEA / REA1 → CIX6 / CSI / RFM / EMC - CIX6 \| INTERA - CSI \| PIL - CVI \| RCL - RFM	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen, GFS, Interasia, RCL
FNX / FAD / EAX1 / EAD → CMX / COSMOS / AIM2 / GLX2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	TS Lines, Emirates Shipping, King Ocean, GFS
EAX3 → CPX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
EAX3 / AEF → ZAX3 / FAX / SAF3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, Evergreen, COSCO
EAX3 / AEF → CIT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen
AEF2 → FAL1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen
EAX3 → FCE / FCS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
AEF2 → FAL3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen
EAX1 → FEM	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	King Ocean
MASHARIKI → IA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
EAX1 / MASHARIKI → ZAX1 / SAFARI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, COSCO
EA3 → CCX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
EAS3 / EA3 → AS2 / SX1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE, Hapag-Lloyd
ASEA2 / EAX3 / AEF → SEAS1 / ESA / TLA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, Evergreen, COSCO, CMA CGM
IEA → ICI3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Interasia
MASHARIKI → AE2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
EAX1 → CIT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
EAS3 → NE1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
EAX1 → FCE / FCS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
MASHARIKI → NEOASAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
EA3 → MD1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
EA3 → EC2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
MASHARIKI → SH2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
EAS3 / GSL - KYX \| HL - EAS3 \| ONE - EA3 \| PIL - EAS → ASE	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, ZIM
EA3 → EC3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
EAX1 → ESA / TLA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
EA3 → MS2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
KYX / GSL - KYX \| HL - EAS3 \| ONE - EA3 \| PIL - EAS → ZSL / MSC - Lone Star Express \| ZIM - ZSL	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ZIM, Gold Star

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Ocean routes from Kenya to China

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Kenya to China by Air freight

Quickest air route

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

Cargo flights

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport

Most frequent

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport

Kenya to China by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Mombasa to Nansha

Most frequent

Mombasa to Shanghai

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