Johannesburg to Nairobi By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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

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Johannesburg to Nairobi

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Air Freight

3hrs, Every few hours

n/a

Container Ship

4 days 10h, Every 1-2 weeks

312kg CO₂

Road Freight

2 days 4h

28kg CO₂
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Johannesburg to Nairobi by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Johannesburg to Nairobi by plane will take about 3hrs and departs from OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and arrives into Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO). There are flights departing every few hours on this route. Astral Aviation 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 Jomo Kenyatta International Airport

Departs from

Departs from

3hrs
Every few hours
2,916 km
1,812 mi.
Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

n/a

Operating carriersDeparture frequencyAircraft types
Carrier Identifier: 8VAstral Aviation
2-4 times a weekBoeing 737-400 Mixed Configuration
Carrier Identifier: MPMartinair HollandFreighter
Every 2-4 weeksBoeing 747-400 Freighter
Carrier Identifier: 4ZAirlink
Every 1-2 daysEmbraer 190
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Air routes from Johannesburg to Nairobi

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Johannesburg to Nairobi by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Johannesburg to Nairobi 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

20 days 4h
1-2 times a week
12,266 km
7,622 mi.
1 transfer
1 stop

Estimated emissions

1.11t CO₂ (per TEU)

Service LinesService TypeDeparture frequencyServicing Carriers
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 Nairobi

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Johannesburg to Nairobi by Road

It is also possible to transport goods by road from Johannesburg to Nairobi. The total distance is around 2,926 km and will usually takes around 2 days 4h 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 Nairobi

2 days 4h
N/A
2,926 km
1,818 mi.
Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

28kg CO₂ (per 100kg)

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