Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Nairobi and Shenzhen is 19 days 7h. Ships depart from Mombasa (KEMBA) and arrive at Nansha (CNNSA) with scheduled departures 2-4 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Nairobi and Shenzhen?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 2-4 times a week from Mombasa (KEMBA) and arrive into Nansha (CNNSA) around 19 days 7h later. These services are operated by PIL, Hapag-Lloyd, RCL, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO, Evergreen, Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, OOCL, X-Press Feeders, COSCO, OOCL, COSCO, Evergreen and COSCO.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Nairobi to Shenzhen takes around 11hrs. Flights depart from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and arrive at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Nairobi and Shenzhen?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) depart every 1-2 weeks. These flights are serviced by Astral Aviation, Astral Aviation, Air India, Emirates, Saudia, Qatar Airways, Ethiopian Airlines and EgyptAir and the typical transit time is around 11hrs.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Nairobi and Shenzhen. Cargo flights depart from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and arrive at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) with departures Daily and a average flight time of around 11hrs. Astral Aviation, Astral Aviation, Saudia and Ethiopian Airlines operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Nairobi to Shenzhen by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Nairobi and Shenzhen by cargo ship is 5,499 Nautical Miles (10,185 Kilometres / 6,329 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Mombasa (KEMBA) and Yantian (CNYTN).

Question 7

What is the distance between Nairobi to Shenzhen by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Nairobi and Shenzhen by air is around 9,470 Kilometres (5,884 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

745kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Nairobi to Shenzhen. 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.

Question 9

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from Nairobi to Shenzhen?

Accepted Answer

606kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Nairobi to Shenzhen. 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.

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Astral AviationFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 767-200 Freighter
Astral AviationFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 767-200 Freighter
Air India	1-2 times a week	Boeing 787-8
Emirates	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
SaudiaFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Airbus A330-200+3 others
Qatar Airways	1-2 times a day	Airbus A350-900+3 others
Ethiopian AirlinesFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8+6 others
EgyptAir	1-2 times a week	Boeing 737-800+1 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER
Qatar Airways	2-4 times a day	Airbus A350-900+3 others
Lufthansa	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-300+1 others
Turkish Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-200+2 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Qatar Airways	2-4 times a day	Airbus A350-900+3 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
KYX / EAS3 / EA3 / EAS / GSL - KYX \| HL - EAS3 \| ONE - EA3 \| PIL - EAS	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL, Hapag-Lloyd, ZIM, Gold Star, ONE
ASEA2 / EAX3 / AEF / MFX / CMA - ASEA2 \| COSCO - EAX3 \| EMC - AEF \| OOCL - EAX3 \| XPF - MFX	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, X-Press Feeders, OOCL, Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO
AEF2 / FNX / FAD / IEA / EAX1 / REA1 / EAD / EMC - AEF2 \| ESL - FNX \| GFS - FAD \| INTERA - IEA \| KMTC - EAX1 \| RCL - REA1 \| TSL - EAD	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	RCL, X-Press Feeders, Maersk, King Ocean, Interasia, Emirates Shipping, Evergreen, GFS, TS Lines
ASEA2 / EAX3 → KCM2 / CNC - KCM2 \| COSCO - KCM2 \| TSL - KCM2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM
CMA - ASEA2 \| COSCO - EAX3 \| EMC - AEF \| OOCL - EAX3 \| XPF - MFX → EAS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
EAX3 → PA1 / CSS1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
AEF → NSD	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
AEF / CMA - ASEA2 \| COSCO - EAX3 \| EMC - AEF \| OOCL - EAX3 \| XPF - MFX → CIX8 / CUL - CSX \| EMC - CIX8 \| ESL - CSX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Evergreen
ASEA2 / EAX3 → CME / CNC - CMS2 \| COSCO - CME	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM
EAX3 → YIX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
EAX3 → CSE / CSE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
EAX3 → CSS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
ASEA2 / MFX → KILIMA / DFX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	X-Press Feeders, CMA CGM
ASEA2 / EAX3 → AS6 / CI1 / CIX1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM
EAX3 → CSS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
EAX3 → CNC - BBX3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
AEF → NCI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
EAX3 → CSE / CSE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
ASEA2 / EAX3 / AEF → FAL5 / AEU1 / NE1 / LL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, Evergreen, CMA CGM
ASEA2 / EAX3 / AEF → CJX / SEA2 & AWE5 / PE1 / SEAP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, Evergreen, CMA CGM
ASEA2 / EAX3 / AEF → FAL1 / AEU2 / LL4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, Evergreen, CMA CGM
ASEA2 / EAX3 / AEF → FAL8 / AEU9 / CES / LL7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, Evergreen, CMA CGM
AEF → NCS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
ASEA2 / EAX3 / AEF → FAL3 / AEU6 / LL5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, Evergreen, CMA CGM
ASEA2 / EAX3 / AEF → FAL7 / AEU7 / NE7 / LL3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, Evergreen, CMA CGM
ASEA2 / EAX3 / AEF → SEAS1 / ESA / TLA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, Evergreen, CMA CGM
AEF / CMA - ASEA2 \| COSCO - EAX3 \| EMC - AEF \| OOCL - EAX3 \| XPF - MFX → NEAX / NAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, Hapag-Lloyd

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Nairobi to Shenzhen By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport

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Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport

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Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Macau International Airport

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Mombasa to Nansha

Closest seaports

Mombasa to Yantian

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