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Durban to Nairobi By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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

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Durban to Nairobi

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Air Freight

19h 21m, 2-4 times a day

382kg CO₂

Container Ship

5 days 8h

374kg CO₂

Road Freight

2 days 10h

42kg CO₂
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Durban to Nairobi by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Durban to Nairobi by plane will take about 19h 21m and departs from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) and arrives into Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO). There are flights departing 2-4 times a day on this route. Emirates is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing every 1-2 days.

Quickest air route

King Shaka International Airport to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

Departs from

Departs from

19h 21m
2-4 times a day
10,198 km
6,337 mi.
1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

382kg CO₂ (per 100kg)

Operating carriersDeparture frequencyAircraft types
Carrier Identifier: EKEmirates
Every 1-2 daysBoeing 777-300ER
Carrier Identifier: QRQatar Airways
Every 1-2 daysAirbus A350-900+3 others
Carrier Identifier: TKTurkish Airlines
2-4 times a weekAirbus A350-900+4 others
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Durban to Nairobi by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Durban to Nairobi by ship will take about 5 days 8h and departs from Durban (ZADUR) and arrives into Mombasa (KEMBA). There are vessels departing n/a on this route. MSC is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing n/a.

Quickest ocean route

Durban to Mombasa

Port of loading

Port of loading

5 days 8h
N/A
3,730 km
2,318 mi.
Direct
1 stop

Estimated emissions

374kg CO₂ (per TEU)

Service LinesService TypeDeparture frequencyServicing Carriers
Carrier Identifier: MSCURSSEA
DirectN/AMSC, MESSL
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Durban to Nairobi by Road

It is also possible to transport goods by road from Durban to Nairobi. The total distance is around 4,384 km and will usually takes around 2 days 10h by road. Note: This time estimate is based on typical traffic conditions and does not take into consideration delays or congestion.

Quickest road route

Durban to Nairobi

2 days 10h
N/A
4,384 km
2,724 mi.
Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

42kg CO₂ (per 100kg)

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