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

The shortest shipping time by sea between Nairobi and Shenzhen is 16 days 18h. Ships depart from Mombasa (KEMBA) and arrive at Hong Kong (HKHKG) with scheduled departures 2-4 times a day.

How regularly do container ships travel between Nairobi and Shenzhen?

There are scheduled container ships that depart 2-4 times a day from Mombasa (KEMBA) and arrive into Hong Kong (HKHKG) around 16 days 18h later. These services are operated by Maersk, OOCL, OOCL, OOCL, OOCL, Maersk, CMA CGM, OOCL, Maersk, ONE, OOCL, ONE, Maersk, TS Lines, RCL, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, OOCL, COSCO, PIL, OOCL, COSCO, PIL, COSCO, ONE, Maersk, ONE, ONE, Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO, ONE, ZIM, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, COSCO, ONE, ONE, ZIM, PIL and PIL.

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

The quickest flight from Nairobi to Shenzhen 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 Shenzhen?

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, Air India, Saudia, Qatar Airways, EgyptAir and Ethiopian Airlines and the typical transit time is around 11hrs.

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

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Nairobi and Shenzhen. Cargo flights depart from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and arrive at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) with departures 2-4 times a day and a average flight time of around 11hrs. Astral Aviation, Astral Aviation, Saudia, Qatar Airways and Ethiopian Airlines operates on this route.

What is the distance between Nairobi to Shenzhen by ship?

The distance between Nairobi and Shenzhen by cargo ship is 5,622 Nautical Miles (10,412 Kilometres / 6,469 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Mombasa (KEMBA) and Yantian (CNYTN).

What is the distance between Nairobi to Shenzhen by air?

The distance between Nairobi and Shenzhen by air is around 9,634 Kilometres (5,986 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX).

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

720kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Nairobi to Shenzhen. 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 Shenzhen?

537kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Nairobi to Shenzhen. 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 Shenzhen By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Air Freight

11hrs, Every 1-2 weeks

687kg CO₂e

Container Ship

16 days 18h, 2-4 times a day

876kg CO₂e

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Nairobi to Shenzhen by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Nairobi to Shenzhen 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+2 others
Air India	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-8
SaudiaFreighter	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-200+3 others
Qatar AirwaysFreighter	2-4 times a day	Airbus A350-900+3 others
EgyptAir	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737-800+1 others
Ethiopian AirlinesFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8+6 others

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Closest airports

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport

Departs from

NBO

Departs from

SZX

18h 20m: Every 1-2 days

9,634 km
5,986 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

537kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Qatar AirwaysFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+3 others
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Most frequent

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Macau International Airport

Departs from

NBO

Departs from

MFM

18h 42m: Every 1-2 days

9,628 km
5,982 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

529kg 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 Shenzhen

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Nairobi to Shenzhen by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Nairobi to Shenzhen by ship will take about 16 days 18h and departs from Mombasa (KEMBA) and arrives into Hong Kong (HKHKG). There are vessels departing 2-4 times a day 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 Hong Kong

Port of loading

KEMBA

Port of loading

HKHKG

16 days 18h: 2-4 times a day

10,408 km
6,467 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

876kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
→ A05	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
ASEA2 / EAX3 / AEF → SEAS1 / ESA / TLA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, CMA CGM, Evergreen, COSCO
AEF / EAX3 → CPX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, Evergreen
ASEA2 / EAX3 / AEF → SEAS2 / ESA2 / ESA3 / TLA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, CMA CGM, Evergreen, COSCO
ASEA2 / EAX3 → AS6 / CI1 / CIX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, CMA CGM, COSCO
→ NEOASAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
ASEA2 →	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	CMA CGM
ASEA2 / EAX3 → CIX / CIX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, CMA CGM, COSCO
EAX1 / MASHARIKI → ZAX1 / SAFARI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, COSCO
EA3 → CIP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
EAX3 / AEF → ZAX2 / ASA / SAF2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, Evergreen, COSCO
EA3 → CIM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
AEF3 / EAX2 / EAM → CIX5 / CWX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, TS Lines, Evergreen, King Ocean
FHX / EAX2 / EAM → KCIS / AIS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	TS Lines, King Ocean, Emirates Shipping
REA2 → RCI02	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	RCL
MASHARIKI → KS1 / A05	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
EAS3 → KS1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
ASEA2 / EAX3 → PEX2 / CAX1 / TLC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, CMA CGM, COSCO
EAX1 → ESA / TLA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
EAS → ES1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL
EAX1 → CPX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
EAX1 → ESA2 / TLA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
EAS → ES2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL
EAX1 → CI1 / CIX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
EA3 → AG1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
MASHARIKI → ASE / NEOASAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
EAS3 / EA3 → ASE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, ZIM, Hapag-Lloyd
EA3 → SX3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
→ AS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
EAX1 → CIX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
EAS3 / EA3 → AS2 / SX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Hapag-Lloyd
KYX → CI3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM, Gold Star
→ MD2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
EAS3 / EA3 → MD2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Hapag-Lloyd
→ MD1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
EAS3 / EA3 → MD1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Hapag-Lloyd
EAX1 → ZAX2 / SA2 / SAF2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, OOCL
EAS3 / EA3 / EAS → SA2 / SAS / ASA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, PIL, ZIM, Hapag-Lloyd
EA3 → CP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
KYX → ZAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM, Gold Star
EAS → MSP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL
EAS → ANA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL

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Closest seaports

Mombasa to Yantian

Port of loading

KEMBA

Port of loading

CNYTN

19 days 3h: 2-4 times a day

10,412 km
6,469 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

720kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
→ AE11	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
ASEA2 / EAX3 / AEF → FAL5 / AEU1 / NE1 / LL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, CMA CGM, Evergreen, COSCO
→ FE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
EAS3 / EA3 → FE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Hapag-Lloyd
MASHARIKI → AE11	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Dar Es Salaam Express → Jade	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
EAX1 → AEU1 / LL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
EA3 → FE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
Dar Es Salaam Express → Condor	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
→ LL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
Dar Es Salaam Express → Santana	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
→ AE5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
→ ZCP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
EAS3 → WC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
EAS3 → US4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
EA3 → FE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
EA3 → CP1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
EAX1 → AEU2 / LL4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
MASHARIKI → SE2 / AE11	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
ASEA2 / EAX3 / AEF → FAL1 / AEU2 / LL4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, CMA CGM, Evergreen, COSCO
EAX1 / MASHARIKI → JKN / JSTAR	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, OOCL
→ AE11	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
MASHARIKI → NE2 / AE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
EAX3 → JKN / JSTAR	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Maersk, OOCL, COSCO
→ AE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
EAX1 → AEU9 / LL7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL

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Ocean routes from Nairobi to Shenzhen

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

There are scheduled container ships that depart 2-4 times a day from Mombasa (KEMBA) and arrive into Hong Kong (HKHKG) around 16 days 18h later. These services are operated by Maersk, OOCL, OOCL, OOCL, OOCL, Maersk, CMA CGM, OOCL, Maersk, ONE, OOCL, ONE, Maersk, TS Lines, RCL, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, OOCL, COSCO, PIL, OOCL, COSCO, PIL, COSCO, ONE, Maersk, ONE, ONE, Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO, ONE, ZIM, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, COSCO, ONE, ONE, ZIM, PIL and PIL.
Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Nairobi and Shenzhen. Cargo flights depart from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) and arrive at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) with departures 2-4 times a day and a average flight time of around 11hrs. Astral Aviation, Astral Aviation, Saudia, Qatar Airways and Ethiopian Airlines operates on this route.

Nairobi to Shenzhen By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Nairobi to Shenzhen by Air freight

Quickest air route

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport

Closest airports

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport

Most frequent

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport to Macau International Airport

Nairobi to Shenzhen by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Mombasa to Hong Kong

Closest seaports

Mombasa to Yantian

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