Furniture Shipping Cost from Nairobi to Houston, Texas

Shipping from Kenya to the USA varies widely, with air freight costing roughly $4.40 - $13+ per kg (cheaper for bulk, pricier for small parcels) and sea freight for containers starting around $3,000-$6,000+, depending on volume and urgency, plus potential customs fees and surcharges. Smaller, urgent parcels might see prices from $9-$20 for 1-2kg via premium couriers, while larger or heavier shipments get better per-kg rates.

The average shipping time from the US to Kenya depends on which shipping option and carrier you choose. Typically, economy or budget shipping options delivery in 4 to 10 business days while express shipping options arrive in 1-4 business days.

Shipping a 20-foot container to Kenya typically costs $4,500–$7,900; 40-foot containers range from $6,800–$11,200 depending on origin. Average delivery to Mombasa or Nairobi ports takes 5–8 weeks, including ocean transit, customs clearance, and inland coordination.