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

The shortest shipping time by sea between Shanghai and Nairobi is 21 days 2h. Ships depart from Ningbo (CNNGB) and arrive at Mombasa (KEMBA) with scheduled departures Daily.

How regularly do container ships travel between Shanghai and Nairobi?

There are scheduled container ships that depart daily from Ningbo (CNNGB) and arrive into Mombasa (KEMBA) around 21 days 2h later. These services are operated by MSC, COSCO, Maersk, ZIM, CMA CGM, RCL, Maersk, Maersk, COSCO, Maersk, COSCO, CMA CGM, Maersk, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, OOCL and OOCL.

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

The quickest flight from Shanghai to Nairobi takes around 19h 10m. Flights depart from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO).

How often do planes fly between Shanghai and Nairobi?

Scheduled flights between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by China Southern Airlines and China Southern Airlines and the typical transit time is around 19h 10m.

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

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Shanghai and Nairobi. Cargo flights depart from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) with departures Every few hours and a average flight time of around 19h 57m. Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines and Singapore Airlines operates on this route.

What is the distance between Shanghai to Nairobi by ship?

The distance between Shanghai and Nairobi by cargo ship is 6,481 Nautical Miles (12,003 Kilometres / 7,459 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Shanghai (CNSHG) and Mombasa (KEMBA).

What is the distance between Shanghai to Nairobi by air?

The distance between Shanghai and Nairobi by air is around 9,602 Kilometres (5,966 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO).

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

973kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Shanghai to Nairobi. 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 Shanghai to Nairobi?

478kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Shanghai to Nairobi. 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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Shanghai to Nairobi by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Shanghai to Nairobi by plane will take about 19h 10m and departs from Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and arrives into Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO). There are flights departing 2-4 times a week on this route. China Southern Airlines is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing 2-4 times a week.

Quickest air route

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

Departs from

SHA

Departs from

NBO

19h 10m: 2-4 times a week

9,602 km
5,966 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

478kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
China Southern Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320+2 others
China Southern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350+7 others
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Cargo flights

Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

Departs from

PVG

Departs from

NBO

19h 57m: Daily

10,008 km
6,218 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

443kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Qatar AirwaysFreighter	2-4 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+3 others
Turkish AirlinesFreighter	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+5 others
Singapore AirlinesFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+4 others
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Air routes from Shanghai to Nairobi

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Shanghai to Nairobi by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Shanghai to Nairobi by ship will take about 21 days 2h and departs from Ningbo (CNNGB) and arrives into Mombasa (KEMBA). There are vessels departing daily on this route. MSC is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing 2-4 times a week.

Quickest ocean route

Ningbo to Mombasa

Port of loading

CNNGB

Port of loading

KEMBA

21 days 2h: Daily

11,593 km
7,204 mi.

Direct
1 stop

Estimated emissions

897kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Origami / MSC - Origami	Direct	2-4 times a week	MSC, SLS
EAX1 / MASHARIKI	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Maersk, OOCL
ASEA2 / EAX3 / AEF / MFX / CMA - ASEA2 \| COSCO - EAX3 \| EMC - AEF \| OOCL - EAX3 \| XPF - MFX	Direct	1-2 times a week	Maersk, X-Press Feeders, Evergreen, OOCL, CMA CGM, COSCO
KYX / EAS3 / EA3 / EAS / GSL - KYX \| HL - EAS3 \| ONE - EA3 \| PIL - EAS	Direct	1-2 times a week	ZIM, SM Line, Hapag-Lloyd, PIL, Gold Star, ONE
KILIMA / EA2 / DFX	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, ONE, X-Press Feeders
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, King Ocean, TS Lines, Maersk, Interasia, Evergreen, Emirates Shipping, GFS
AE5 → MASHARIKI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
AE15 → MASHARIKI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
FAL2 / AEU3 / NE3 / LL2 → ASEA2 / EAX3 / AEF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM, Evergreen
AE3 → MASHARIKI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
AEU3 / LL2 → EAX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
JSM / JPX / CNC - JPX \| COSCO - JSM \| EMC - JPX → ASEA2 / EAX3 / AEF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen
AE19 → MASHARIKI	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
JSM → EAX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
AS6 / CI1 / CIX1 → ASEA2 / EAX3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, OOCL
CI1 / CIX1 → EAX1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
PA1 / CSS1 → EAX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
PA1 / CSS1 → EAX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
CPX → EAX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
CPX → EAX1	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	OOCL

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Closest seaports

Shanghai to Mombasa

Port of loading

CNSHG

Port of loading

KEMBA

25 days 14h: Daily

12,003 km
7,459 mi.

Direct
4 stops

Estimated emissions

973kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
EAX1 / MASHARIKI	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Maersk, OOCL
ASEA2 / EAX3 / AEF / MFX / CMA - ASEA2 \| COSCO - EAX3 \| EMC - AEF \| OOCL - EAX3 \| XPF - MFX	Direct	1-2 times a week	Maersk, X-Press Feeders, Evergreen, OOCL, CMA CGM, COSCO
ASE → EAS3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
KYX / EAS3 / EA3 / EAS / GSL - KYX \| HL - EAS3 \| ONE - EA3 \| PIL - EAS	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	SM Line, Hapag-Lloyd, PIL, Gold Star, ONE
AEF2 / FNX / FAD / IEA / EAX1 / REA1 / EAD	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	Emirates Shipping, Evergreen, GFS, Interasia, King Ocean, RCL, TS Lines
TCS → EAS3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
KILIMA / EA2 / DFX	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, ONE, X-Press Feeders
AEF2 / FNX / FAD / IEA / EAX1 / REA1 / EAD / EMC - AEF2 \| ESL - FNX \| GFS - FAD \| INTERA - IEA \| KMTC - EAX1 \| RCL - REA1 \| TSL - EAD	Direct	2-4 times a week	RCL, King Ocean, TS Lines, Maersk, Interasia, Evergreen, Emirates Shipping, GFS
AE19 → MASHARIKI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
AE2 → MASHARIKI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
AE15 → MASHARIKI	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
IA7 → MASHARIKI	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	Maersk
SH3 → MASHARIKI	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	Maersk
BUNGARAYA → Origami	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AE12 → MASHARIKI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Shikra → Origami	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Griffin → Origami	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Carioca → Origami	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Lynx → Origami	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AEF2 → AEF	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen
GFS - CIS \| GSL - NIX \| ZIM - NIX → MSC - Origami	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	SLS
Iroko → Origami	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
Ingwe → Origami	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
SEAGULL → Origami	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	MSC
Empire → Origami	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
SAOLA → Origami	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
Ipanema → Origami	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Wallaby → Origami	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
New Falcon → Origami	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Panda → Origami	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
SAE → EAS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	PIL
KCS2 / KCS → EA3 / EAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL, ONE
Lone Star Express → Origami	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Amberjack → Origami	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
SIERRA → Origami	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Inca → Origami	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Silk → Origami	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
KCS2 → EA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
WS6 → EAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL
ZNP / MSC - Chinook \| ZIM - ZNP → EAS3 / GSL - KYX \| HL - EAS3 \| ONE - EA3 \| PIL - EAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, ZIM
Orient → Origami	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AME1/TPM / AX3 → EAS3 / EA3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, ONE
FA2 / SW2 → KYX / EA3 / GSL - KYX \| HL - EAS3 \| ONE - EA3 \| PIL - EAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM, ONE, Gold Star
CMA - M2A \| COSCO - WSA5 \| OOCL - TLP5 → GSL - KYX \| HL - EAS3 \| ONE - EA3 \| PIL - EAS	Transshipment	N/A	ZIM
FEM → EAX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	King Ocean

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Ocean routes from Shanghai to Nairobi

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Air Freight

19h 10m, 2-4 times a week

478kg CO₂e

Container Ship

21 days 2h, Daily

897kg CO₂e

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Shanghai to Nairobi By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Shanghai to Nairobi by Air freight

Quickest air route

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

Cargo flights

Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

Shanghai to Nairobi by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Ningbo to Mombasa

Closest seaports

Shanghai to Mombasa

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