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Kenya to South Africa By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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

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Kenya to South Africa

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Air Freight

6h 27m, Every 1-2 days

309kg CO₂e

Container Ship

14 days 8h, Every 2-4 weeks

641kg CO₂e

Road Freight

2 days 16h

6.08t CO₂e
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Kenya to South Africa by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Kenya to South Africa by plane will take about 6h 27m and departs from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and arrives into Cape Town International Airport (CPT). 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

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Cape Town International Airport

Departs from

Departs from

6h 27m
Every 1-2 days
4,105 km
2,551 mi.
Direct
1 stop

Estimated emissions

309kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriersDeparture frequencyAircraft types
Carrier Identifier: KQKenya Airways
Every 1-2 daysEmbraer 190+2 others
Carrier Identifier: 4ZAirlink
1-2 times a dayEmbraer 190
Carrier Identifier: ETEthiopian Airlines
1-2 times a dayBoeing 737MAX 8+4 others
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Cargo flights

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to OR Tambo International Airport

Departs from

Departs from

11h 28m
Every few hours
3,458 km
2,149 mi.
1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

344kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriersDeparture frequencyAircraft types
Carrier Identifier: ETEthiopian AirlinesFreighter
2-4 times a dayBoeing 737MAX 8+8 others
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Air routes from Kenya to South Africa

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Kenya to South Africa by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Kenya to South Africa by ship will take about 14 days 8h and departs from Mombasa (KEMBA) and arrives into Durban (ZADUR). There are vessels departing every 2-4 weeks on this route. CMA CGM is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 2-4 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Mombasa to Durban

Port of loading

Port of loading

14 days 8h
Every 2-4 weeks
5,888 km
3,658 mi.
1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

641kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service LinesService TypeDeparture frequencyServicing Carriers
Carrier Identifier: CMDUKARIBU → SHAKA2
TransshipmentEvery 2-4 weeksCMA CGM
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Cargo flights

Mombasa to Ngqura

Port of loading

Port of loading

22 days 11h
Every 1-2 weeks
4,419 km
2,746 mi.
Direct
2 stops

Estimated emissions

452kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service LinesService TypeDeparture frequencyServicing Carriers
Carrier Identifier: MSCUMozambique Shuttle
DirectEvery 1-2 weeksMSC
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Ocean routes from Kenya to South Africa

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Kenya to South Africa by Road

It is also possible to transport goods by road from Kenya to South Africa. The total distance is around 4,934 km and will usually takes around 2 days 16h by road. Note: This time estimate is based on typical traffic conditions and does not take into consideration delays or congestion.

Quickest road route

Kenya to South Africa

2 days 16h
N/A
4,934 km
3,066 mi.
Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

6.08t CO₂e (per TEU)

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