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Nairobi to Cairo By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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

Map / Route overview

Nairobi to Cairo

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Air Freight

4h 54m, Daily

173kg CO₂

Container Ship

17 days, Every 2-4 weeks

1.11t CO₂

Road Freight

2 days 19h

44kg CO₂
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Nairobi to Cairo by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Nairobi to Cairo by plane will take about 4h 54m and departs from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and arrives into Cairo International Airport (CAI). There are flights departing daily on this route. EgyptAir is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing daily.

Quickest air route

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Cairo International Airport

Departs from

Departs from

4h 54m
Daily
3,548 km
2,205 mi.
Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

173kg CO₂ (per 100kg)

Operating carriersDeparture frequencyAircraft types
Carrier Identifier: MSEgyptAirFreighter
DailyAirbus A330-200 Freighter+1 others
Carrier Identifier: SVSaudia
DailyAirbus A330-300+2 others
Carrier Identifier: ETEthiopian Airlines
Every 1-2 daysBoeing 737MAX 8+6 others
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Air routes from Nairobi to Cairo

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Nairobi to Cairo by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Nairobi to Cairo by ship will take about 17 days and departs from Mombasa (KEMBA) and arrives into Alexandria (EGALY). 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

Mombasa to Alexandria

Port of loading

Port of loading

17 days
Every 2-4 weeks
11,039 km
6,859 mi.
Direct
3 stops

Estimated emissions

1.11t CO₂ (per TEU)

Service LinesService TypeDeparture frequencyServicing Carriers
Carrier Identifier: MSCURSSEA
DirectEvery 2-4 weeksMSC, MESSL
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Closest seaports

Mombasa to Sokhna Port

Port of loading

Port of loading

28 days 9h
1-2 times a week
17,207 km
10,692 mi.
1 transfer
1 stop

Estimated emissions

1.68t CO₂ (per TEU)

Service LinesService TypeDeparture frequencyServicing Carriers
Carrier Identifier: CMDUASEA2 → REX2
TransshipmentEvery 1-2 weeksCMA CGM, ANL
Carrier Identifier: CMDUKARIBU → GULFEMIR
TransshipmentEvery 1-2 weeksCMA CGM
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Ocean routes from Nairobi to Cairo

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Nairobi to Cairo by Road

It is also possible to transport goods by road from Nairobi to Cairo. The total distance is around 4,658 km and will usually takes around 2 days 19h by road. Note: This time estimate is based on typical traffic conditions and does not take into consideration delays or congestion.

Quickest road route

Nairobi to Cairo

2 days 19h
N/A
4,658 km
2,894 mi.
Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

44kg CO₂ (per 100kg)

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