Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Bangladesh to South Africa by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Bangladesh and South Africa is 41 days 2h. Ships depart from Chittagong (BDCGP) and arrive at Port Elizabeth (ZAPLZ) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Bangladesh and South Africa?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Chittagong (BDCGP) and arrive into Port Elizabeth (ZAPLZ) around 41 days 2h later. These services are operated by Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, CMA CGM, Maersk, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, Maersk and Maersk.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Bangladesh to South Africa by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Bangladesh to South Africa takes around 18h 58m. Flights depart from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) and arrive at OR Tambo International Airport (JNB).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Bangladesh and South Africa?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) and OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Ethiopian Airlines, Emirates, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, Emirates, Singapore Airlines, EgyptAir, Cathay Pacific and Turkish Airlines and the typical transit time is around 18h 58m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Bangladesh and South Africa?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Bangladesh and South Africa. Cargo flights depart from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) and arrive at OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) with departures 1-2 times a day and a average flight time of around 18h 58m. Emirates and Turkish Airlines operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Bangladesh to South Africa by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Bangladesh and South Africa by cargo ship is 7,741 Nautical Miles (14,336 Kilometres / 8,908 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Chittagong (BDCGP) and Port Elizabeth (ZAPLZ).

Question 7

What is the distance between Bangladesh to South Africa by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Bangladesh and South Africa by air is around 9,793 Kilometres (6,085 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) and OR Tambo International Airport (JNB).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Bangladesh to South Africa by sea?

Accepted Answer

1.39t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Bangladesh to South Africa. 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.

Question 9

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from Bangladesh to South Africa?

Accepted Answer

531kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Bangladesh to South Africa. 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.

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Ethiopian Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-8+5 others
Emirates	2-4 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Etihad Airways	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Qatar Airways	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
EmiratesFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777-200F Freighter
Singapore Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787+2 others
EgyptAir	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+2 others
Cathay Pacific	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+2 others
Turkish AirlinesFreighter	Daily	Airbus A330-200 Freighter+2 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER
Qatar Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Turkish Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-200 Freighter+2 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
IA9 → SAFARI → Cape Town Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
SH3 → SAFARI → Cape Town Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
IA7 → SAFARI → Cape Town Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
CBS1 → KARIBU → CPTFEED	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
SH2 → FEW6 → WAF7	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
CCSR → KARIBU → CPTFEED	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
CBS3 → KARIBU → CPTFEED	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
SH2 → FEW6 → HL - WWA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
SH3 → AE12 → HL - WWA	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
IA7 → AE12 → SAECS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
SH3 → AE12 → MESAWA	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
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Bangladesh to South Africa By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Bangladesh to South Africa by Air freight

Quickest air route

Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to OR Tambo International Airport

Most frequent

Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to King Shaka International Airport

Bangladesh to South Africa by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Chittagong to Port Elizabeth

Most frequent

Chittagong to Coega

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