How long does it take to ship a container from Beijing to Johannesburg by sea?

The shortest shipping time by sea between Beijing and Johannesburg is 26 days 18h. Ships depart from Tianjin Xingang (CNTXG) and arrive at Durban (ZADUR) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

How regularly do container ships travel between Beijing and Johannesburg?

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Tianjin Xingang (CNTXG) and arrive into Durban (ZADUR) around 26 days 18h later. These services are operated by Maersk, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Evergreen, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Evergreen, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Evergreen, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, MSC, COSCO, Maersk, Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd.

How long does it take to send cargo from Beijing to Johannesburg by air freight?

The quickest flight from Beijing to Johannesburg takes around 19h 10m. Flights depart from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and arrive at OR Tambo International Airport (JNB).

How often do planes fly between Beijing and Johannesburg?

Scheduled flights between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Air China, Emirates, Cathay Pacific, Air China, Ethiopian Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Lufthansa, Lufthansa and Air France and the typical transit time is around 19h 10m.

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Beijing and Johannesburg?

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Beijing and Johannesburg. There are regular passenger aircraft however and they might be able to accommodate your cargo depending on its dimensions and weight.

What is the distance between Beijing to Johannesburg by ship?

The distance between Beijing and Johannesburg by cargo ship is 7,794 Nautical Miles (14,434 Kilometres / 8,969 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Tianjin Xingang (CNTXG) and Durban (ZADUR).

What is the distance between Beijing to Johannesburg by air?

The distance between Beijing and Johannesburg by air is around 11,723 Kilometres (7,284 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and OR Tambo International Airport (JNB).

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Beijing to Johannesburg by sea?

1.49t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Beijing to Johannesburg. 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 Beijing to Johannesburg?

472kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Beijing to Johannesburg. 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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Beijing to Johannesburg By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Explore the best way to ship your cargo from Beijing, China to Johannesburg, South Africa by Air, Sea and Road. Compare transit times, market rates, emissions, sailing schedules and much more.

Beijing to Johannesburg by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Beijing to Johannesburg by plane will take about 19h 10m and departs from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and arrives into OR Tambo International Airport (JNB). There are flights departing 2-4 times a week on this route. Air China is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing 2-4 times a week.

Quickest air route

Beijing Capital International Airport to OR Tambo International Airport

Departs from

PEK

Departs from

JNB

19h 10m: 2-4 times a week

11,723 km
7,284 mi.

Direct
1 stop

Estimated emissions

472kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Air China	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900
Emirates	1-2 times a day	Airbus A380-800+1 others
Cathay Pacific	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300+3 others
Air China	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-300+6 others
Ethiopian Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+5 others
Singapore Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 787+3 others
Turkish Airlines	Daily	Boeing 787-9+3 others
Lufthansa	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+1 others
Air France	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+2 others

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Most frequent

Beijing Daxing International Airport to OR Tambo International Airport

Departs from

PKX

Departs from

JNB

23h 44m: Every 1-2 days

12,411 km
7,712 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

745kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Qatar Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
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Beijing to Johannesburg by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Beijing to Johannesburg by ship will take about 26 days 18h and departs from Tianjin Xingang (CNTXG) and arrives into Durban (ZADUR). There are vessels departing every 2-4 weeks 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

Tianjin Xingang to Durban

Port of loading

CNTXG

Port of loading

ZADUR

26 days 18h: Every 2-4 weeks

14,434 km
8,969 mi.

1 transfer
1 stop

Estimated emissions

1.49t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
BTL - CWS \| CUL - CWS \| EMC - CIX5 \| ONE - CIP \| TSL - CWX \| XPF - CWX → SAFARI	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
A09 → SAFARI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
BS3 → SA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
A14 → SAFARI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
CIX5 → SAF	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen
BS3 / GEM - Asia Shuttle 9/Bohai Shuttle 3 \|\| HL - BS3 \| ML - A09 → SA2 / COSCO - ZAX2 \| EMC - ASA \| HL - SA2 \| ONE - SAS \| OOCL - SAF2 \| PIL - ASA \| ZIM - SA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Emirates Shipping
JKF → SA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
CIX5 / CIP → ASA / SAS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen, ONE
BS5 → SA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
BS5 → SA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
A09 → MSC - Ingwe	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
CIX5 / CIP → FAX / SAC	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen, ONE
JKF → SA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
GOEX → SAFARI	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
BS1 → SA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
IA88 → SAFARI	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
GOEX / CAE → Ingwe / MSC - Ingwe	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC, Maersk
IA9 / ML - IA9 → ZAX1 / SAFARI	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	COSCO, Maersk
A04 → SAFARI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
HP2 → SAFARI	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
BS1 → SA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd

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Most frequent

Tianjin / Xingang to Durban

Port of loading

CNTSN

Port of loading

ZADUR

29 days 20h: Every 1-2 weeks

14,756 km
9,169 mi.

1 transfer
1 stop

Estimated emissions

1.21t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
AEU9 / CES / LL7 → ZAX3 / FAX / SAF3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO, OOCL
KTP → ASA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
CHL → ZAX2 / SAF2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
PA1 / CSS1 → ZAX3 / SAF3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
CES → SAF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
CIM → FAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
FAL8 / AEU9 → SHAKA2 / ZAX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
HKH → FAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
AWE2 / NUE2 / ECX2 → ZAX3 / FAX / SAF3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, Evergreen
AEU9 / CES / LL7 → ZAX2 / ASA / SAF2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO, OOCL
KTP → FAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
PA1 / CSS1 → ZAX3 / SAF3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
AAC2 / CPS / PCN3 → ZAX3 / FAX / SAF3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO, OOCL
TCX → SAF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
CEN / PCN1 → ZAX3 / FAX / SAF3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
CIX2 → SAF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
CHL → ZAX3 / SAF3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
CIM → FAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
CIM → SAF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
HKH → FAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
NCI / HMM - NIS \| ML - NJX \| PIL - NCI \| XPF - NJX → SAC / FAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, PIL
SPS D → SAC	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
AWE2 / NUE2 / ECX2 → ZAX3 / FAX / SAF3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, Evergreen
CIX2 / NCI → FAX / SAC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Evergreen
NUE2 → SAF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
ACSA1 / WSA4 → SHAKA2 / ZAX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
CIM → ASA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
PA1 → ZAX1	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	COSCO
EC3 → SAS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
WSA4 / TLP2 → ZAX2 / SAF2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
PA1 / CSS1 → ZAX2 / SAF2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
AWE2 / NUE2 / ECX2 → ZAX2 / ASA / SAF2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, Evergreen
CEN → SAF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
HKH → SAF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
CPS → SAF	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	Evergreen
MANB / AWE2 → SHAKA2 / ZAX1	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	COSCO, CMA CGM
EC3 → SAS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
HKH → ASA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
AAC2 / CPS / PCN3 → ZAX2 / ASA / SAF2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO, OOCL
KTP → ASA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
SPS D → SAS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
CIM → ASA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
CEN / PCN1 → ZAX2 / ASA / SAF2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
AWE2 / NUE2 / ECX2 → ZAX2 / ASA / SAF2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, Evergreen
WSA4 / TLP2 → ZAX2 / SAF2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
PA1 / CSS1 → ZAX2 / SAF2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
Pertiwi → Ingwe	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NCI / HMM - NIS \| ML - NJX \| PIL - NCI \| XPF - NJX → SAS / ASA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, PIL
HBB / AAC2 → SHAKA2 / ZAX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
CIX2 / NCI → ASA / SAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Evergreen
BOHAI / CEN → SHAKA2 / ZAX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM
HKH → ASA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
CHL → ZAX2 / SAF2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
OCHNA → Ingwe	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
SAMBAR → Ingwe	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NJX → MSC - Ingwe	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Pertiwi → Ingwe	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Shikra → Ingwe	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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Ocean routes from Beijing to Johannesburg

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Air Freight

19h 10m, 2-4 times a week

472kg CO₂e

Container Ship

26 days 18h, Every 2-4 weeks

1.49t CO₂e

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Beijing to Johannesburg By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Beijing to Johannesburg by Air freight

Quickest air route

Beijing Capital International Airport to OR Tambo International Airport

Most frequent

Beijing Daxing International Airport to OR Tambo International Airport

Beijing to Johannesburg by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Tianjin Xingang to Durban

Most frequent

Tianjin / Xingang to Durban

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