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Johannesburg to Mombasa By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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

Map / Route overview

Johannesburg to Mombasa

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Air Freight

12hrs, Every few hours

150kg CO₂

Container Ship

4 days 10h, Every 1-2 weeks

312kg CO₂

Road Freight

2 days 1h

35kg CO₂
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Johannesburg to Mombasa by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Johannesburg to Mombasa by plane will take about 12hrs and departs from OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and arrives into Moi International Airport (MBA). There are flights departing every few hours on this route. Uganda Airlines is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing 2-4 times a week.

Quickest air route

OR Tambo International Airport to Moi International Airport

Departs from

Departs from

12hrs
Every few hours
3,866 km
2,402 mi.
1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

150kg CO₂ (per 100kg)

Operating carriersDeparture frequencyAircraft types
Carrier Identifier: URUganda Airlines
2-4 times a weekAirbus A320+1 others
Carrier Identifier: ETEthiopian Airlines
1-2 times a dayBoeing 777-200F Freighter+6 others
Carrier Identifier: KQKenya Airways
Every few hoursBoeing 737-300 Freighter+3 others
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Air routes from Johannesburg to Mombasa

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Johannesburg to Mombasa by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Johannesburg to Mombasa by ship will take about 4 days 10h and departs from Maputo (MZMPM) and arrives into Mombasa (KEMBA). There are vessels departing every 1-2 weeks on this route. MSC is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing n/a.

Quickest ocean route

Maputo to Mombasa

Port of loading

Port of loading

4 days 10h
Every 1-2 weeks
3,106 km
1,930 mi.
Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

312kg CO₂ (per TEU)

Service LinesService TypeDeparture frequencyServicing Carriers
Carrier Identifier: MSCURSSEA
DirectN/AMSC, MESSL
Carrier Identifier: MSCUEAX
DirectEvery 1-2 weeksMSC
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Cargo flights

Durban to Mombasa

Port of loading

Port of loading

37 days 9h
Every 1-2 weeks
17,465 km
10,852 mi.
Direct
6 stops

Estimated emissions

1.52t CO₂ (per TEU)

Service LinesService TypeDeparture frequencyServicing Carriers
Carrier Identifier: MSCUIndia to South Africa / Ilanga Express
DirectEvery 1-2 weeksMSC
Carrier Identifier: MSCUIngwe → India to South Africa / Ilanga Express
TransshipmentEvery 1-2 weeksMSC
Carrier Identifier: MSCUIngwe → EAX
TransshipmentEvery 1-2 weeksMSC
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Ocean routes from Johannesburg to Mombasa

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Johannesburg to Mombasa by Road

It is also possible to transport goods by road from Johannesburg to Mombasa. The total distance is around 3,717 km and will usually takes around 2 days 1h by road. Note: This time estimate is based on typical traffic conditions and does not take into consideration delays or congestion.

Quickest road route

Johannesburg to Mombasa

2 days 1h
N/A
3,717 km
2,309 mi.
Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

35kg CO₂ (per 100kg)

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