From Pearl River Delta
CAN SZX HKG MFM
→
To Kenya
~ 3-7 days
Services: Air Freight Customs Insurance
Main Airlines: Emirates
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Bofeng Logistics provides international air freight dedicated line services from the Pearl River Delta (Guangzhou Baiyun CAN, Shenzhen Baoan SZX, Hong Kong Chek Lap Kok HKG, Macau MFM) to Kenya.

1. Route Overview

Kenya is the largest economy in East Africa. China-Kenya trade mainly consists of electronic products, machinery and equipment, and consumer goods. Transit is usually via Dubai or Europe.

This route offers both direct and connecting services from any airport in the Pearl River Delta to Kenya's major air freight hubs.

2. Route Options

Departure Airport Destination Airport Main Airlines Flight Time Frequency
HKG (Hong Kong Chek Lap Kok) NBO Nairobi Emirates EK (via DXB) ~14h+ Daily

3. Applicable Cargo Types

  • General Cargo: Electronic products, machinery and equipment, consumer goods
  • Dangerous Goods: Lithium batteries (UN3480/UN3481, must comply with IATA DGR)

⚠️ Air transport of dangerous goods must strictly comply with the latest IATA DGR regulations. Please confirm booking 3-5 working days in advance. See Complete Guide to Dangerous Goods by Air (DGR).

4. Shipping Terms and Customs Clearance Methods

Term Pickup at Origin Air Freight Segment Destination Customs Clearance Last Mile Delivery
Door to Port ✅ Pickup from door ✅ ❌ Self-clearance by consignee ❌
Port to Port ❌ Consignee delivers to airport ✅ ❌ Self-clearance by consignee ❌
Port to Door ❌ Consignee delivers to airport ✅ ✅ Bofeng assists clearance ✅
Door to Door ✅ Pickup from door ✅ ✅ Bofeng assists clearance ✅

Default is "Door to Port": After the goods arrive in Kenya, the consignee handles customs clearance themselves. If destination customs clearance and delivery services are required, please inform us in advance when placing the order.

5. Service Process

  1. Inquiry and Quotation → Provide cargo information (product name/weight/volume/piece count/HS code)
  2. Booking → Confirm space, lock in freight rate
  3. Delivery/Pickup → Deliver to airport cargo terminal or arrange door pickup
  4. Export Customs Declaration → Professional team handles export customs clearance
  5. Palletizing and Loading → Palletization/ULD assembly per airline standards
  6. Air Transport → Real-time cargo tracking available
  7. Kenya Customs Clearance → As per terms: self-clearance by consignee or Bofeng assistance
  8. Last Mile Delivery → Door-to-door or warehouse-to-warehouse delivery

6. Reference Transit Time

Direct air freight: 3-5 days; Transshipment: 5-7 days.

7. Customs Clearance and Declaration

  • Export Customs Declaration: Provide packing list, invoice, contract, declaration elements; Bofeng Logistics' professional customs team handles the entire process
  • Kenya Import Customs Clearance:
    • Under "Door to Port / Port to Port" terms: handled by the consignee
    • Under "Port to Door / Door to Door" terms: Bofeng Logistics assists with destination customs clearance (must be informed in advance)
    • Kenya customs clearance requires a complete commercial invoice and packing list; some goods require an import license. Default is self-clearance by the consignee.

8. FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

Q: How far in advance should I book air freight from the Pearl River Delta to Kenya? A: It is recommended to book 3-5 working days in advance; during peak season, 1-2 weeks in advance is advised.

Q: What should I pay attention to when shipping air freight to Kenya? A: Ensure the packaging meets air freight requirements and provide accurate HS codes and complete customs clearance documents. It is recommended to confirm the specific import requirements of the destination country with customer service before shipping.

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Bofeng Logistics Air Freight Team ｜ Updated: 2026-07-27 ｜ 20 years of international logistics experience, providing you with one-stop international air freight solutions.