Dakar to Nairobi By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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

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Dakar to Nairobi

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Air Freight

10hrs, Every 1-2 days

344kg CO₂

Container Ship

42 days 22h, 2-4 times a week

1.77t CO₂

Road Freight

5 days 17h

59kg CO₂
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Dakar to Nairobi by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Dakar to Nairobi by plane will take about 10hrs and departs from Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) and arrives into Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO). There are flights departing every 1-2 days on this route. Kenya Airways is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing every 1-2 days.

Quickest air route

Blaise Diagne International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

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Departs from

10hrs
Every 1-2 days
6,303 km
3,917 mi.
Direct
1 stop

Estimated emissions

344kg CO₂ (per 100kg)

Operating carriersDeparture frequencyAircraft types
Carrier Identifier: KQKenya Airways
Every 1-2 daysBoeing 737-800 (winglets)
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Dakar to Nairobi by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Dakar to Nairobi by ship will take about 42 days 22h and departs from Dakar (SNDKR) and arrives into Mombasa (KEMBA). There are vessels departing 2-4 times a week on this route. Maersk is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Dakar to Mombasa

Port of loading

Port of loading

42 days 22h
2-4 times a week
22,960 km
14,266 mi.
2 transfers
No stops

Estimated emissions

1.77t CO₂ (per TEU)

Service LinesService TypeDeparture frequencyServicing Carriers
Carrier Identifier: MAEUWAF2 → ME2 → Mawingu Express
TransshipmentEvery 1-2 weeksMaersk
Carrier Identifier: CMDUEURAF3 → EPIC2 → KARIBU
TransshipmentEvery 2-4 weeksCMA CGM
Carrier Identifier: CMDUEURAF3 → EPIC2 → SWAX2a
TransshipmentEvery 2-4 weeksCMA CGM
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Dakar to Nairobi by Road

It is also possible to transport goods by road from Dakar to Nairobi. The total distance is around 6,238 km and will usually takes around 5 days 17h by road. Note: This time estimate is based on typical traffic conditions and does not take into consideration delays or congestion.

Quickest road route

Dakar to Nairobi

5 days 17h
N/A
6,238 km
3,876 mi.
Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

59kg CO₂ (per 100kg)

Operating carriersDeparture frequencyVehicles
Carrier Identifier: default-truck-carrierTruck Operator
N/ATruck 40T
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