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Kenya

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South Africa

Nairobi to Cape Town By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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

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Nairobi to Cape Town

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Air Freight

6h 33m, 2-4 times a week

254kg CO₂e

Container Ship

18 days 16h, 2-4 times a week

642kg CO₂e

Road Freight

2 days 17h

50kg CO₂e
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Nairobi to Cape Town by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Nairobi to Cape Town by plane will take about 6h 33m and departs from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and arrives into Cape Town International Airport (CPT). There are flights departing 2-4 times a week on this route. Kenya Airways is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing 2-4 times a week.

Quickest air route

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Cape Town International Airport

Departs from

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NBO

Departs from

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CPT

6h 33m
2-4 times a week
4,105 km
2,551 mi.
Direct
1 stop

Estimated emissions

254kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriersDeparture frequencyAircraft types
Carrier Identifier: KQKenya Airways
2-4 times a weekEmbraer 190+2 others
Carrier Identifier: 4ZAirlink
1-2 times a weekEmbraer 190
Carrier Identifier: ETEthiopian Airlines
1-2 times a dayBoeing 737MAX 8+3 others
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Nairobi to Cape Town by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Nairobi to Cape Town by ship will take about 18 days 16h and departs from Mombasa (KEMBA) and arrives into Cape Town (ZACPT). 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 2-4 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Mombasa to Cape Town

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KEMBA

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ZACPT

18 days 16h
2-4 times a week
5,119 km
3,181 mi.
1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

642kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service LinesService TypeDeparture frequencyServicing Carriers
Carrier Identifier: MAEUPROTEA → AMEX
TransshipmentEvery 2-4 weeksMaersk
Carrier Identifier: MAEUPROTEA → AMEX
TransshipmentEvery 2-4 weeksMaersk
Carrier Identifier: MSCUIndia to South Africa / Ilanga Express → ANGOLA
TransshipmentEvery 1-2 weeksMSC
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Nairobi to Cape Town by Road

It is also possible to transport goods by road from Nairobi to Cape Town. The total distance is around 5,221 km and will usually takes around 2 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

Nairobi to Cape Town

2 days 17h
N/A
5,221 km
3,244 mi.
Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

50kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

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