Colombo to Nairobi By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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

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Colombo to Nairobi

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Air Freight

15h 41m, Every few hours

375kg CO₂

Container Ship

6 days 1h, 1-2 times a week

445kg CO₂
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Colombo to Nairobi by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Colombo to Nairobi by plane will take about 15h 41m and departs from Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) and arrives into Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO). There are flights departing every few hours on this route. Air Arabia is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing every 1-2 days.

Quickest air route

Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

Departs from

Departs from

15h 41m
Every few hours
6,863 km
4,265 mi.
1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

375kg CO₂ (per 100kg)

Operating carriersDeparture frequencyAircraft types
Carrier Identifier: G9Air Arabia
Every 1-2 daysAirbus A320+1 others
Carrier Identifier: AIAir India
2-4 times a weekAirbus A321+1 others
Carrier Identifier: EKEmirates
1-2 times a dayBoeing 777-300ER
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Colombo to Nairobi by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Colombo to Nairobi by ship will take about 6 days 1h and departs from Colombo (LKCMB) and arrives into Mombasa (KEMBA). There are vessels departing 1-2 times a week on this route. MSC is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Colombo to Mombasa

Port of loading

Port of loading

6 days 1h
1-2 times a week
4,958 km
3,081 mi.
Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

445kg CO₂ (per TEU)

Service LinesService TypeDeparture frequencyServicing Carriers
Carrier Identifier: MSCUIndia to South Africa / Ilanga Express
DirectEvery 1-2 weeksMSC
Carrier Identifier: MSCUEAX
DirectEvery 1-2 weeksMSC
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