2025 China to Kenya Air Cargo Service Information

Airports in Guangzhou, Hong Kong, Shenzhen and other cities in China provide air transportation services to Nairobi and Mombasa in Kenya through airlines such as China Southern Airlines and Ethiopian Airlines. The price is affected by factors such as airport and weight. There is also a charter service available for freight.

Airport for air freight service of goods from China to Kenya

Several airports in China can provide air cargo services to Kenya, including but not limited to the following major airports:
Major freight hub airports

 Other available airports

Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK):  As one of the important aviation hubs in China, it has rich route resources and perfect freight facilities. Many airlines operate flights to Kenya here and can provide efficient air cargo services.
 Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG):  is one of China's air cargo centers, with advanced cargo handling capabilities and a large number of international routes. Many airlines have opened cargo flights from Shanghai Pudong to Kenya, which can meet the transportation needs of different types of goods.
Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN): It is the headquarters of China Southern Airlines, which has a strong capacity and network layout for African routes. For example, China Southern Airlines has opened a direct flight from Guangzhou to Nairobi. In addition, there are relevant routes of other airlines, which provides convenience for air cargo transportation.
 Shenzhen Baoan International Airport (SZX):  Shenzhen is a Special Economic Zone and an important trading city in China. The cargo business of Shenzhen Baoan Airport has developed rapidly. A number of airlines provide air freight services from Shenzhen to Kenya, facilitating the import and export of goods in the surrounding areas.

Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO) in Nairobi: This is the largest airport in Kenya and an important aviation hub in East Africa. Many international flights, including those from China, land here.

 Airlines for air cargo services from China to Kenya

Air cargo services from China to Kenya are available through several airlines. Here are some airlines that may offer such services:

Details of airlines providing air cargo services from China to Kenya (NBO/MBA):

 If the volume of goods is large and the timeliness requirement is extremely high (such as urgent parts and fresh products), it is recommended to choose the SF Express direct flight from Shenzhen to Nairobi.
  If the volume of goods is small or the delivery needs to cover the whole territory of China, you can choose Ethiopian Airlines (transfer in Addis Ababa) or Emirates Airlines (transfer in Dubai), which have high transfer efficiency and controllable cost.
  For small batches of parcels, China Post Air or the belly hold of passenger flights can be considered, with lower costs.

Time required for air cargo from China to Kenya airport

The time for air - freight of goods from  China to Kenya  is usually  5 - 10 days , depending on multiple factors, including  the departure airport, destination airport, flight schedule and customs clearance efficiency .
1. Timeliness of direct flights (Shenzhen → Nairobi)
  At present, there is only a regular direct freight route between China and Kenya operated by SF Express Airlines (Shenzhen Baoan International Airport SZX → Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport NBO), which is the fastest option.
Time Composition
 Flight time:  Approximately 10-12 hours (direct flight, no stopover).
Ground handling time: Includes security check, loading, unloading and customs clearance after the goods are delivered to the airport.
Total time limit: From the time the goods are delivered to the airline to the time they arrive at Nairobi Airport, it usually takes 2-4 working days.
2. Transit route timeliness
  If the goods are shipped from other Chinese cities such as Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, etc., or need to be transferred through international hubs such as Dubai, Addis Ababa, Doha, etc., the following is the time limit reference for the main transfer hubs:

3. Key factors affecting timeliness
 Flight punctuality rate:  Non-stop flights are less affected by weather, air traffic control and other factors, with a high punctuality rate; connecting flights are easily affected by the delay of previous flights.
Transfer connection time: When transferring, sufficient time should be reserved for unloading, security inspection and reloading (usually at least 2 hours for international transfer, and more than 4 hours are required at some hubs).
Type of goods:General goods (e.g. daily necessities, electronic products) are processed efficiently; special goods (e.g. fresh food, dangerous goods, oversize items) require additional security checks or operations, which may extend the delivery time by 1-2 days.
 Holidays and peak seasons : During the Chinese Spring Festival, the end - of - year shopping season in Kenya (December) and other periods, the surge in the volume of goods may lead to delays in ground operations (such as security queues and tight storage).

Air freight charter flights from China to Kenya airport

The air charter service for shipping goods from China to Kenya is mainly suitable for customers who have high requirements for timeliness, large volume of goods or special transportation needs. At present, the common charter aircraft models are mainly large cargo aircraft such as Boeing 747-8F and Boeing 777F, with a load capacity of 50-120 tons. They fly directly from Guangzhou, Hong Kong or Zhengzhou to Nairobi Airport in Kenya, and occasionally to Mombasa. If it is a direct flight, it usually takes 12-18 hours.
  The following is the sorted information table of the freight charter service from China to Kenya:

Reference price for air freight from China to Kenya airport

The price of air - freight from  China to Kenya airport is affected by many factors , including  the weight, volume, shipping method (standard air freight, express, charter), origin airport, fuel surcharge , etc. The following is the price reference and analysis based on the latest market data:
Reference price for air freight of goods from China to Kenya (Mombasa MBA/Nairobi NBO)
Reference price ranges for the two airports in Mombasa (MBA) and Nairobi (NBO). The cheapest price from Ezhou to Nairobi starts at 34.2 yuan, and the lowest price from Hong Kong to Nairobi is 31.96 yuan. The price to Mombasa is generally 20-30 yuan more expensive than that to Nairobi.

 The price fluctuates greatly, please confirm in advance
  Positioning for some routes needs to be inquired separately
  Additional charges apply for special goods and pallets
 The following is a reference for the air freight prices from major Chinese airports to Kenya airports in June 2025 (in US dollars):