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

The shortest shipping time by sea between Shenzhen and Nairobi is 17 days 5h. Ships depart from Nansha (CNNSA) and arrive at Mombasa (KEMBA) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 days.

How regularly do container ships travel between Shenzhen and Nairobi?

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 days from Nansha (CNNSA) and arrive into Mombasa (KEMBA) around 17 days 5h later. These services are operated by Maersk, OOCL, Maersk, PIL, OOCL, CMA CGM, TS Lines, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, COSCO, Maersk, MSC, Maersk, Maersk, CMA CGM, Maersk, MSC, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk and Interasia.

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

The quickest flight from Shenzhen to Nairobi takes around 17hrs. Flights depart from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO).

How often do planes fly between Shenzhen and Nairobi?

Scheduled flights between Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) depart every 1-2 weeks. These flights are serviced by Astral Aviation, Ethiopian Airlines, Saudia, Astral Aviation and Emirates and the typical transit time is around 17hrs.

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

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Shenzhen and Nairobi. Cargo flights depart from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) with departures 2-4 times a day and a average flight time of around 17hrs. Astral Aviation, Ethiopian Airlines, Astral Aviation and Emirates operates on this route.

What is the distance between Shenzhen to Nairobi by ship?

The distance between Shenzhen and Nairobi by cargo ship is 5,490 Nautical Miles (10,167 Kilometres / 6,318 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Yantian (CNYTN) and Mombasa (KEMBA).

What is the distance between Shenzhen to Nairobi by air?

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

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

794kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Shenzhen 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 Shenzhen to Nairobi?

631kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Shenzhen 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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Shenzhen to Nairobi by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Shenzhen to Nairobi by plane will take about 17hrs and departs from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and arrives into Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO). There are flights departing every 1-2 weeks on this route. Astral Aviation is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest air route

Hong Kong International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

Departs from

HKG

Departs from

NBO

17hrs: Every 1-2 weeks

8,740 km
5,431 mi.

Direct
1 stop

Estimated emissions

687kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Astral AviationFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 767-200 Freighter
Ethiopian AirlinesFreighter	2-4 times a day	Airbus A350-900+6 others
Saudia	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777 Freighter+2 others
Astral AviationFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 767-200 Freighter
EmiratesFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777 Freighter+1 others

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Closest airports

Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

Departs from

SZX

Departs from

NBO

18h 59m: Every 1-2 days

9,470 km
5,884 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

631kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
SaudiaFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777 Freighter+1 others
Qatar AirwaysFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+3 others
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Shenzhen to Nairobi by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Shenzhen to Nairobi by ship will take about 17 days 5h and departs from Nansha (CNNSA) and arrives into Mombasa (KEMBA). There are vessels departing every 1-2 days on this route. Maersk is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing n/a.

Quickest ocean route

Nansha to Mombasa

Port of loading

CNNSA

Port of loading

KEMBA

17 days 5h: Every 1-2 days

10,204 km
6,341 mi.

Direct
2 stops

Estimated emissions

842kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
TPX	Direct	N/A	Maersk
ASEA2 / EAX3 / AEF / MFX	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, X-Press Feeders
EAX1 / MASHARIKI	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, COSCO, OOCL
KYX / EAS3 / EA3 / EAS / GSL - KYX \| HL - EAS3 \| ONE - EA3 \| PIL - EAS	Direct	2-4 times a week	PIL, SM Line, ZIM, Gold Star, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE
ASEA2 / EAX3 / AEF / MFX	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, X-Press Feeders, Evergreen, CMA CGM
KILIMA / EA2 / DFX	Direct	Every 2-4 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	TS Lines, King Ocean, Interasia, Emirates Shipping, RCL, Evergreen, Maersk, GFS
SH3 → TPX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
FEW6 → TPX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
IA7 → TPX	Transshipment	N/A	Maersk
FEW3 → TPX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
CI2 → EAX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
AEF2 / EMC - AEF2 \| ESL - FNX \| GFS - FAD \| INTERA - IEA \| KMTC - EAX1 \| RCL - REA1 \| TSL - EAD → AEF / CMA - ASEA2 \| COSCO - EAX3 \| EMC - AEF \| OOCL - EAX3 \| XPF - MFX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Evergreen
Iroko → Origami	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
FEW3 → MASHARIKI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
SH1 → MASHARIKI	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Maersk
CNC - CS1 → ASEA2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
WAX4 / FEW6 / WAF4 → EAX1 / MASHARIKI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, COSCO, OOCL
New Falcon → Origami	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
SH3 → MASHARIKI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
IA7 → MASHARIKI	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Maersk
NP1 → MASHARIKI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
AEF2 / FNX / FAD / IEA / EAX1 / REA1 / EAD / EMC - AEF2 \| ESL - FNX \| GFS - FAD \| INTERA - IEA \| KMTC - EAX1 \| RCL - REA1 \| TSL - EAD	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Evergreen, Emirates Shipping, GFS, Interasia, King Ocean, RCL, TS Lines
IEA → IEX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Interasia

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Closest seaports

Yantian to Mombasa

Port of loading

CNYTN

Port of loading

KEMBA

20 days 13h: Every 1-2 weeks

10,167 km
6,318 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

794kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
AE11 → TPX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
AE1 → TPX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
AE3 → TPX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
SH3 → TPX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
NCS → AEF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
Dragon → Origami	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AE19 → MASHARIKI	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
Lion → Albatros → Origami	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
JADE → Origami	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Swan → Origami	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Albatros → Lion → Origami	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Condor → Origami	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
SH1 → MASHARIKI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Griffin → Origami	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AEU6 / LL5 → EAX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
IA3 → TPX	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	Maersk
AE11 → MASHARIKI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
AE1 → MASHARIKI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
MD4 → EA3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
FAL3 / AEU6 / LL5 → ASEA2 / EAX3 / AEF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
FAL1 / AEU2 / LL4 → ASEA2 / EAX3 / AEF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
TP16 → TPX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
AEU2 / LL4 → EAX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
AEU1 / LL1 → EAX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
Britannia → Origami	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AE3 → MASHARIKI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
FAL5 / AEU1 / NE1 / LL1 → ASEA2 / EAX3 / AEF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen
AEU9 / LL7 → EAX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
AEM1 / WM1 → EAX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
AEU5 / LL6 → EAX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
ESA / TLA1 → EAX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
FAL6 / AEU5 / CEM / LL6 → ASEA2 / EAX3 / AEF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
MEX2 / AEM1 / MD2 / WM1 → ASEA2 / EAX3 / AEF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, Evergreen, COSCO, CMA CGM
FP2 → EA3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
FE6 → EA3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
FE5 → → EA3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
MD5 → EA3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
SEAS1 / ESA / TLA1 → ASEA2 / EAX3 / AEF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO, CMA CGM, OOCL
ES1 → EAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL
CIS3 / SCJX → EAX3 / MFX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	X-Press Feeders, OOCL
FE3 → EA3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
SH3 → MASHARIKI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
FAL7 / AEU7 / NE7 / LL3 → ASEA2 / EAX3 / AEF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, CMA CGM, Evergreen
AEU7 / LL3 → EAX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
IA3 → MASHARIKI	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Maersk
SCJX → KYX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Gold Star
CIS3 → EAX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
TP16 → MASHARIKI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Orchid → Origami	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AUG → AEF	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen
FAL3 → KILIMA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
FAL1 → KILIMA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
MD4 → EA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
FAL5 → KILIMA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
MEX2 → KILIMA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
FAL6 → KILIMA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
MD5 → EA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
FE6 → EA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
FAL8 → KILIMA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
FE3 → EA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
FE5 → → EA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
FP2 → EA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
CIS3 / SCJX → EAX3 / MFX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	X-Press Feeders, OOCL

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17hrs, Every 1-2 weeks

687kg CO₂e

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17 days 5h, Every 1-2 days

842kg CO₂e

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Shenzhen to Nairobi By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Shenzhen to Nairobi by Air freight

Quickest air route

Hong Kong International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

Closest airports

Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

Shenzhen to Nairobi by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Nansha to Mombasa

Closest seaports

Yantian to Mombasa

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