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Nairobi to Douala By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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

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Nairobi to Douala

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Air Freight

4h 13m, Daily

341kg CO₂e

Container Ship

34 days 13h, Every 1-2 weeks

1.44t CO₂e

Road Freight

3 days 22h

6.38t CO₂e
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Nairobi to Douala by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Nairobi to Douala by plane will take about 4h 13m and departs from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and arrives into Douala International Airport (DLA). There are flights departing daily on this route. Kenya Airways is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing daily.

Quickest air route

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Douala International Airport

Departs from

Departs from

4h 13m
Daily
3,085 km
1,917 mi.
Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

341kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriersDeparture frequencyAircraft types
Carrier Identifier: KQKenya AirwaysFreighter
DailyBoeing 737-300 Freighter+2 others
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Nairobi to Douala by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Nairobi to Douala by ship will take about 34 days 13h and departs from Mombasa (KEMBA) and arrives into Douala (CMDLA). 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 every 2-4 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Mombasa to Douala

Port of loading

Port of loading

34 days 13h
Every 1-2 weeks
19,614 km
12,188 mi.
2 transfers
No stops

Estimated emissions

1.44t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service LinesService TypeDeparture frequencyServicing Carriers
Carrier Identifier: MSCUDar Es Salaam Express → IAS → Cameroon Feeder Service
TransshipmentEvery 2-4 weeksMSC
Carrier Identifier: MAEUMawingu Express → MESAWA → 23A
TransshipmentEvery 1-2 weeksMaersk
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Nairobi to Douala by Road

It is also possible to transport goods by road from Nairobi to Douala. The total distance is around 5,182 km and will usually takes around 3 days 22h 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 Douala

3 days 22h
N/A
5,182 km
3,220 mi.
Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

6.38t CO₂e (per TEU)

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