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Nairobi to Chennai By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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

Map / Route overview

Nairobi to Chennai

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Air Freight

14h 21m, Every few hours

454kg CO₂e

Container Ship

14 days 1h, Daily

483kg CO₂e
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Nairobi to Chennai by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Nairobi to Chennai by plane will take about 14h 21m and departs from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and arrives into Chennai International Airport (MAA). There are flights departing every few hours on this route. Ethiopian Airlines is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing every 1-2 days.

Quickest air route

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Chennai International Airport

Departs from

Departs from

14h 21m
Every few hours
5,704 km
3,544 mi.
1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

454kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriersDeparture frequencyAircraft types
Carrier Identifier: ETEthiopian AirlinesFreighter
Every 1-2 daysBoeing 737-800+5 others
Carrier Identifier: 6EIndiGo
Every 1-2 daysAirbus A320neo+1 others
Carrier Identifier: OVSalamAir
1-2 times a weekAirbus A321neo+1 others
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Nairobi to Chennai by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Nairobi to Chennai by ship will take about 14 days 1h and departs from Dar es Salaam (TZDAR) and arrives into Chennai (INMAA). There are vessels departing daily on this route. CMA CGM is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing 2-4 times a week.

Quickest ocean route

Dar es Salaam to Chennai

Port of loading

Port of loading

14 days 1h
Daily
6,202 km
3,854 mi.
1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

483kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service LinesService TypeDeparture frequencyServicing Carriers
Carrier Identifier: CMDUKILIMA → GULFEICF / JAC
Transshipment2-4 times a weekCMA CGM, Maersk
Carrier Identifier: CMDUASEA → GULFEICF
TransshipmentEvery 1-2 weeksCMA CGM, Evergreen
Carrier Identifier: ONEYEA4 → TE2
TransshipmentEvery 1-2 weeksONE
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