How long does it take to ship a container from Nairobi to Guangzhou by sea?

The shortest shipping time by sea between Nairobi and Guangzhou is 19 days 3h. Ships depart from Mombasa (KEMBA) and arrive at Yantian (CNYTN) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

How regularly do container ships travel between Nairobi and Guangzhou?

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Mombasa (KEMBA) and arrive into Yantian (CNYTN) around 19 days 3h later. These services are operated by Evergreen, Evergreen, Evergreen, ONE, COSCO, Evergreen, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, Maersk, Maersk, ONE, Evergreen, Maersk, Evergreen, Evergreen, ONE, Evergreen, Maersk, Evergreen, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO, Evergreen, Evergreen, Evergreen, Evergreen, Evergreen, Evergreen, Maersk, Evergreen and ONE.

How long does it take to send cargo from Nairobi to Guangzhou by air freight?

The quickest flight from Nairobi to Guangzhou takes around 11hrs. Flights depart from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and arrive at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG).

How often do planes fly between Nairobi and Guangzhou?

Scheduled flights between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) depart every 1-2 weeks. These flights are serviced by Astral Aviation, Astral Aviation, Emirates, Saudia, Qatar Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, EgyptAir, CAL Cargo Airlines and Cargolux and the typical transit time is around 11hrs.

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Nairobi and Guangzhou?

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Nairobi and Guangzhou. Cargo flights depart from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and arrive at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) with departures 1-2 times a day and a average flight time of around 11hrs. Astral Aviation, Astral Aviation, Saudia, Ethiopian Airlines, CAL Cargo Airlines and Cargolux operates on this route.

What is the distance between Nairobi to Guangzhou by ship?

The distance between Nairobi and Guangzhou by cargo ship is 5,515 Nautical Miles (10,215 Kilometres / 6,347 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Mombasa (KEMBA) and Nansha (CNNSA).

What is the distance between Nairobi to Guangzhou by air?

The distance between Nairobi and Guangzhou by air is around 8,690 Kilometres (5,399 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN).

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Nairobi to Guangzhou by sea?

952kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Nairobi to Guangzhou. This is calculated using the overall historical emissions of the average container ship on this trade lane and dividing it by the total projected capacity.

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from Nairobi to Guangzhou?

381kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Nairobi to Guangzhou. This is calculated by determining the total fuel burn output of various aircraft that typically fly this route and dividing it by the total available cargo capacity in KGs.

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Nairobi to Guangzhou By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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

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Air Freight

11hrs, Every 1-2 weeks

687kg CO₂e

Container Ship

19 days 3h, Every 2-4 weeks

753kg CO₂e

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Nairobi to Guangzhou by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Nairobi to Guangzhou by plane will take about 11hrs and departs from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and arrives into Hong Kong International Airport (HKG). There are flights departing every 1-2 weeks on this route. Astral Aviation is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest air route

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport

Departs from

NBO

Departs from

HKG

11hrs: Every 1-2 weeks

8,740 km
5,431 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

687kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Astral AviationFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 767-200 Freighter
Astral AviationFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 767-200 Freighter
Emirates	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+3 others
SaudiaFreighter	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-200+4 others
Qatar Airways	1-2 times a day	Airbus A350-900+3 others
Ethiopian AirlinesFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8+6 others
EgyptAir	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737-800+1 others
CAL Cargo AirlinesFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 747-400 Freighter
CargoluxFreighter	2-4 times a week	Road Feeder Service+1 others

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Closest airports

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

Departs from

NBO

Departs from

CAN

13hrs: Every 1-2 days

8,690 km
5,399 mi.

Direct
1 stop

Estimated emissions

381kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
China Southern Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9
Kenya Airways	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-8
Emirates	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Ethiopian AirlinesFreighter	1-2 times a day	Boeing 737MAX 8+5 others
Saudia	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-200+4 others
Qatar AirwaysFreighter	2-4 times a day	Airbus A350-900+3 others
Gulf Air	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320neo+1 others
Air Tanzania	2-4 times a week	De Havilland (Bombardier) DHC-8 Dash 8+1 others
EgyptAir	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-800+1 others
Turkish AirlinesFreighter	Daily	Boeing 737MAX 8+6 others

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Most frequent

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Macau International Airport

Departs from

NBO

Departs from

MFM

18h 19m: Every 1-2 days

9,628 km
5,982 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

493kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Qatar AirwaysFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+3 others
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Air routes from Nairobi to Guangzhou

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Nairobi to Guangzhou by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Nairobi to Guangzhou by ship will take about 19 days 3h and departs from Mombasa (KEMBA) and arrives into Yantian (CNYTN). There are vessels departing every 2-4 weeks on this route. Evergreen is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 2-4 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Mombasa to Yantian

Port of loading

KEMBA

Port of loading

CNYTN

19 days 3h: Every 2-4 weeks

10,185 km
6,329 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

753kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
AEF2 → NE1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen
ASEA2 / EAX3 / AEF → FAL5 / AEU1 / NE1 / LL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, OOCL, COSCO, CMA CGM
AEF2 → CBX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen
EA3 → EC2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
EAX1 → AEU1 / LL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
AEF2 → PE1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen
KYX / EAS3 → MSC - Lone Star Express \| ZIM - ZSL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Gold Star
EA3 → FE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
MASHARIKI → SH3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
MASHARIKI → MSC - Lone Star Express \| ZIM - ZSL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
EA3 → CP4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
ASEA2 / EAX3 / AEF → CJX / SEA2 & AWE5 / PE1 / SEAP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, OOCL, COSCO, CMA CGM
MASHARIKI → A16	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
AEF2 → HTW	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen
AEF2 → AUE	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen
EA3 → PS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
AEF2 → NE7	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen
MASHARIKI → AE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
AEF2 → ESA	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen
MASHARIKI → AE11	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
EAS3 → SE2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
EAS3 → NE2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
EAX1 → SEA2 & AWE5 / SEAP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
AEF2 → PE1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen
ASEA2 / EAX3 / AEF → SEAS1 / ESA / TLA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, OOCL, COSCO, CMA CGM
AEF2 → FAL3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen
AEF2 → FAL1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen
AEF → NCS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
AEF → NEAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
MASHARIKI → AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
AEF2 → NCS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen
EA3 → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE

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Closest seaports

Mombasa to Nansha

Port of loading

KEMBA

Port of loading

CNNSA

19 days 6h: 1-2 times a week

10,215 km
6,347 mi.

Direct
2 stops

Estimated emissions

952kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
KYX / EAS3 / EA3 / EAS	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, PIL, ONE, Gold Star
AEF2 / FNX / FAD / IEA / EAX1 / REA1 / EAD	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen, Emirates Shipping, GFS, Interasia, King Ocean, RCL, TS Lines
ASEA2 / EAX3 / AEF / MFX	Direct	1-2 times a week	X-Press Feeders, Evergreen, OOCL, COSCO, CMA CGM
EAD → KCM2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	TS Lines
FAD / EMC - AEF2 \| ESL - FNX \| GFS - FAD \| INTERA - IEA \| KMTC - EAX1 \| RCL - REA1 \| TSL - EAD → FMS / CUL - AM1 \| GFS - FMS \| MARSA - FEM1 \| SLS - 5CX \| UNIG - UGL	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, GFS
EA3 → CIM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
ASEA2 / EAX3 → KCM2 / CNC - KCM2 \| COSCO - KCM2 \| TSL - KCM2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM
IEA → CI9	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Interasia
ASEA2 → CNC - CS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
MASHARIKI → IA7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
AEF2 → ASA	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen
AEF2 → NSD	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen
AEF2 → VTS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen
EAX3 → PA1 / CSS1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
EAX1 → KCM2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
AEF2 → VTS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen
REA1 → RCI02	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	RCL
AEF2 → NSD	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen
ASEA2 → CNC - CS1 \| WHL - CS1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
AEF → NSD	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
AEF → VTS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
EAX3 / AEF → ZAX2 / ASA / SAF2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, OOCL, COSCO
EAX1 → PA1 / CSS1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
EAX3 → MEX6	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	COSCO
IEA → CI7	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Interasia
MASHARIKI → IA9	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
ASEA2 / EAX3 → CME / CNC - CMS2 \| COSCO - CME	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM
EAX3 → YIX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
EAX3 → CSS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
EAX1 → ZAX2 / SAF2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
ASEA2 → CNC - BBX3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
EAX1 → CME	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO

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Ocean routes from Nairobi to Guangzhou

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More about shipping cargo and freight from Nairobi to Guangzhou by Air, Ocean and Road

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Mombasa (KEMBA) and arrive into Yantian (CNYTN) around 19 days 3h later. These services are operated by Evergreen, Evergreen, Evergreen, ONE, COSCO, Evergreen, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, Maersk, Maersk, ONE, Evergreen, Maersk, Evergreen, Evergreen, ONE, Evergreen, Maersk, Evergreen, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO, Evergreen, Evergreen, Evergreen, Evergreen, Evergreen, Evergreen, Maersk, Evergreen and ONE.
Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Nairobi and Guangzhou. Cargo flights depart from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and arrive at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) with departures 1-2 times a day and a average flight time of around 11hrs. Astral Aviation, Astral Aviation, Saudia, Ethiopian Airlines, CAL Cargo Airlines and Cargolux operates on this route.

Nairobi to Guangzhou By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Nairobi to Guangzhou by Air freight

Quickest air route

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport

Closest airports

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

Most frequent

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Macau International Airport

Nairobi to Guangzhou by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Mombasa to Yantian

Closest seaports

Mombasa to Nansha

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