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Lagos to Nairobi By Air freight, Container ship or Road

See the best way to ship your freight from Lagos, Nigeria to Nairobi, Kenya by Air, Sea and Road. Compare transit times, frequency, emissions, sailing schedules and much more.

Map / Route overview

Lagos to Nairobi

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Air Freight

5h 15m, Daily

208kg CO₂

Container Ship

25 days 20h, Every 2-4 weeks

1.41t CO₂

Road Freight

4 days 4h

56kg CO₂
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Lagos to Nairobi by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Lagos to Nairobi by plane will take about 5h 15m and departs from Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS) and arrives into Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO). There are flights departing daily on this route. EgyptAir is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest air route

Murtala Muhammed International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

Departs from

Departs from

5h 15m
Daily
3,837 km
2,384 mi.
Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

208kg CO₂ (per 100kg)

Operating carriersDeparture frequencyAircraft types
Carrier Identifier: MSEgyptAirFreighter
Every 1-2 weeksAirbus A330-200 Freighter
Carrier Identifier: KQKenya AirwaysFreighter
DailyBoeing 737-300 Freighter+2 others
Carrier Identifier: WBRwandAir
Every 1-2 daysBoeing 737-800+2 others
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Air routes from Lagos to Nairobi

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Lagos to Nairobi by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Lagos to Nairobi by ship will take about 25 days 20h and departs from Tincan (NGTIN) and arrives into Mombasa (KEMBA). There are vessels departing every 2-4 weeks on this route. MSC is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 2-4 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Tincan to Mombasa

Port of loading

Port of loading

25 days 20h
Every 2-4 weeks
12,752 km
7,924 mi.
1 transfer
8 stops

Estimated emissions

1.41t CO₂ (per TEU)

Service LinesService TypeDeparture frequencyServicing Carriers
Carrier Identifier: MSCUANGOLA →
TransshipmentEvery 2-4 weeksMSC
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Closest seaports

Apapa to Mombasa

Port of loading

Port of loading

46 days 1h
Every 1-2 days
18,756 km
11,654 mi.
1 transfer
1 stop

Estimated emissions

1.91t CO₂ (per TEU)

Service LinesService TypeDeparture frequencyServicing Carriers
Carrier Identifier: HLCUMIAX → EAS2
TransshipmentEvery 1-2 weeksHapag-Lloyd
Carrier Identifier: HLCUMIAX → EAS2
TransshipmentEvery 2-4 weeksHapag-Lloyd
Carrier Identifier: CMDUMIDAS1 → SWAX2b
TransshipmentEvery 1-2 weeksCMA CGM
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Ocean routes from Lagos to Nairobi

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Lagos to Nairobi by Road

It is also possible to transport goods by road from Lagos to Nairobi. The total distance is around 5,862 km and will usually takes around 4 days 4h by road. Note: This time estimate is based on typical traffic conditions and does not take into consideration delays or congestion.

Quickest road route

Lagos to Nairobi

4 days 4h
N/A
5,862 km
3,642 mi.
Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

56kg CO₂ (per 100kg)

Operating carriersDeparture frequencyVehicles
Carrier Identifier: default-truck-carrierTruck Operator
N/ATruck 40T
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