Nairobi to Durban By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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

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Nairobi to Durban

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Air Freight

11h 15m, Every 1-2 days

285kg CO₂

Container Ship

5 days 4h, Every 1-2 weeks

343kg CO₂

Road Freight

2 days 10h

31kg CO₂
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Nairobi to Durban by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Nairobi to Durban by plane will take about 11h 15m and departs from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and arrives into King Shaka International Airport (DUR). There are flights departing every 1-2 days on this route. Airlink 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 King Shaka International Airport

Departs from

Departs from

11h 15m
Every 1-2 days
3,395 km
2,110 mi.
1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

285kg CO₂ (per 100kg)

Operating carriersDeparture frequencyAircraft types
Carrier Identifier: 4ZAirlink
Every 1-2 daysEmbraer 190
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Nairobi to Durban by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Nairobi to Durban by ship will take about 5 days 4h and departs from Mombasa (KEMBA) and arrives into Durban (ZADUR). 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 Durban

Port of loading

Port of loading

5 days 4h
Every 1-2 weeks
3,414 km
2,121 mi.
Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

343kg CO₂ (per TEU)

Service LinesService TypeDeparture frequencyServicing Carriers
Carrier Identifier: MSCURSSEA
DirectEvery 2-4 weeksMSC, MESSL
Carrier Identifier: MSCUIndia to South Africa / Ilanga Express
DirectEvery 1-2 weeksMSC
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Nairobi to Durban by Road

It is also possible to transport goods by road from Nairobi to Durban. The total distance is around 3,241 km and will usually takes around 2 days 10h 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 Durban

2 days 10h
N/A
3,241 km
2,014 mi.
Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

31kg CO₂ (per 100kg)

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