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

The shortest shipping time by sea between Nairobi and Dubai is 16 days 20h. Ships depart from Mombasa (KEMBA) and arrive at Abu Dhabi (AEAUH) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

How regularly do container ships travel between Nairobi and Dubai?

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Mombasa (KEMBA) and arrive into Abu Dhabi (AEAUH) around 16 days 20h later. These services are operated by CNC Line, FT, CNC Line, OOCL and COSCO.

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

The quickest flight from Nairobi to Dubai takes around 3h 52m. Flights depart from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and arrive at Sharjah International Airport (SHJ).

How often do planes fly between Nairobi and Dubai?

Scheduled flights between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) depart 2-4 times a day. These flights are serviced by Kenya Airways and Air Arabia and the typical transit time is around 3h 52m.

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

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Nairobi and Dubai. Cargo flights depart from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and arrive at Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) with departures 2-4 times a day and a average flight time of around 3h 52m. Kenya Airways operates on this route.

What is the distance between Nairobi to Dubai by ship?

The distance between Nairobi and Dubai by cargo ship is 3,773 Nautical Miles (6,988 Kilometres / 4,342 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Mombasa (KEMBA) and Jebel Ali (AEJEA).

What is the distance between Nairobi to Dubai by air?

The distance between Nairobi and Dubai by air is around 3,564 Kilometres (2,214 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Dubai International Airport (DXB).

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

538kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Nairobi to Dubai. 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 Nairobi to Dubai?

179kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Nairobi to Dubai. 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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3h 52m, 2-4 times a day

495kg CO₂e

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16 days 20h, Every 1-2 weeks

543kg CO₂e

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Nairobi to Dubai by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Nairobi to Dubai by plane will take about 3h 52m and departs from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and arrives into Sharjah International Airport (SHJ). There are flights departing 2-4 times a day on this route. Kenya Airways is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing 2-4 times a day.

Quickest air route

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Sharjah International Airport

Departs from

NBO

Departs from

SHJ

3h 52m: 2-4 times a day

3,580 km
2,224 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

495kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Kenya AirwaysFreighter	2-4 times a day	Boeing 737-300 Freighter
Air Arabia	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321+2 others
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Closest airports

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Dubai International Airport

Departs from

NBO

Departs from

DXB

5hrs: Every few hours

3,564 km
2,214 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

179kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Emirates	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER
Kenya Airways	1-2 times a day	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)
FlyDubai	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737MAX 8+1 others
Qatar Airways	1-2 times a day	Airbus A350-900+6 others
Ethiopian Airlines	2-4 times a day	Boeing 737MAX 8+5 others
Gulf Air	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320neo+3 others
Saudia	1-2 times a day	Airbus A330-200+3 others
Flynas	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320neo

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Cargo flights

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Al Maktoum International Airport

Departs from

NBO

Departs from

DWC

3h 55m: 2-4 times a week

3,520 km
2,187 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

488kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Kenya AirwaysFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 737-300 Freighter
Astral AviationFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 767-200 Freighter
FedExFreighter	Every 4-6 weeks	Boeing 777-200F Freighter
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Air routes from Nairobi to Dubai

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Nairobi to Dubai by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Nairobi to Dubai by ship will take about 16 days 20h and departs from Mombasa (KEMBA) and arrives into Abu Dhabi (AEAUH). There are vessels departing every 1-2 weeks on this route. CNC Line is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Mombasa to Abu Dhabi

Port of loading

KEMBA

Port of loading

AEAUH

16 days 20h: Every 1-2 weeks

6,724 km
4,178 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

543kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
SWAX2 / CMA - SWAX2 → BIGEX / CMA - BIGEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CNC Line, CMA CGM
KARIBU / CMA - KARIBU	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	FT, APL, China United, CMA CGM
SWAX2 / CMA - SWAX2 → BIGEX / CMA - BIGEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CNC Line, CMA CGM
ASEA2 / EAX3 / AEF → CIMEX1 / MEX4 / AMA / ME1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, Evergreen, COSCO, CMA CGM
EAX1 → MEX4 / ME1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL

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Closest seaports

Mombasa to Jebel Ali

Port of loading

KEMBA

Port of loading

AEJEA

18 days 1h: 2-4 times a week

6,988 km
4,342 mi.

Direct
2 stops

Estimated emissions

538kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
SWAX2 / CMA - SWAX2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CNC Line, CMA CGM
EAX6 / AEF4 / Maputo Express / MJI / MIM / COSCO - EAX6 \| EMC - AEF4 \| FT - Maputo Express \| GFS - MJI \| ONE - MIM \| OOCL - EAX6	Direct	2-4 times a week	Unifeeder, FT, CNC Line, X-Press Feeders, Evergreen, COSCO, GFS, ONE, OOCL
GIA / EA2 / ESL - GIA \| HL - EA2	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	Emirates Shipping, HEDE, Asyad, Hapag-Lloyd
Mawingu Express → Safina	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Mawingu Express → ME1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Mawingu Express → M03	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
SWAX2 → GULFEMIR	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
SWAX2 → VGI	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
SWAX2 / CMA - SWAX2 → BIGEX / CMA - BIGEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CNC Line, CMA CGM
Mawingu Express → BNX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Mawingu Express → BTL - IMI \| ONE - IG2 \| RCL - RWG	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
EMS → EAX6	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
SWAX2 → BIGEX2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
Mawingu Express → BNX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Mawingu Express → M04	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
EMS2 → EAX6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
SWAX2 → GULFEIN1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
SWAX2 → GULFEMIR	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
SWAX2 / CMA - SWAX2 → BIGEX / CMA - BIGEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CNC Line, CMA CGM
ASEA2 / EAX3 / AEF → CIMEX7 / MEX / CMEX / ME5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, Evergreen, COSCO, CMA CGM
AEF2 / EAD / EMC - AEF2 \| ESL - FNX \| GFS - FAD \| INTERA - IEA \| KMTC - EAX1 \| RCL - REA1 \| TSL - EAD → JFX / CME	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	X-Press Feeders, TS Lines, Evergreen
FNX / FAD / EAX1 / REA1 → GLX / GALEX / AIM / RIM10	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Emirates Shipping, King Ocean, GFS, RCL
ASEA2 / EAX3 / AEF → C3MAPL / AGI	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen, CMA CGM
ASEA2 / EAX3 / AEF → CIMEX1 / MEX4 / AMA / ME1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, Evergreen, COSCO, CMA CGM
MASHARIKI → FM1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
EAS3 → CMA - VGI \| CUL - SGS \| ESL - KCI \| GFS - SGS \| KMTC - VGI \| RCL - RGA \| SLS - SIG	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
EAX1 → MEX / ME5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
MASHARIKI → ESL - CMX \| GFS - COSMOS \| HMM - CMX \| KMTC - AIM2 \| ONE - AG3 \| TSL - GLX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
AEF2 → AGI	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen
EA3 → AG3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
EAX1 → MEX4 / ME1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
EAS → GCS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL

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Ocean routes from Nairobi to Dubai

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Nairobi to Dubai by Air freight

Quickest air route

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Sharjah International Airport

Closest airports

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Dubai International Airport

Cargo flights

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Al Maktoum International Airport

Nairobi to Dubai by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Mombasa to Abu Dhabi

Closest seaports

Mombasa to Jebel Ali

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