Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Belgium and South Africa is 27 days 13h. Ships depart from Port of Antwerp-Bruges (BEANR) and arrive at Ngqura / Coega (ZANGQ) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Port of Antwerp-Bruges (BEANR) and arrive into Ngqura / Coega (ZANGQ) around 27 days 13h later. These services are operated by MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM and MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Belgium to South Africa takes around 17h 46m. Flights depart from Brussels Airport (BRU) and arrive at OR Tambo International Airport (JNB).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Belgium and South Africa?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Brussels Airport (BRU) and OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by KLM, Air Algerie, British Airways, EgyptAir, Swiss, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, Emirates and Lufthansa and the typical transit time is around 17h 46m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Belgium and South Africa. Cargo flights depart from Liège Airport (LGG) and arrive at OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) with departures 2-4 times a week and a average flight time of around 18h 18m. Ethiopian Airlines operates  on this route.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Belgium and South Africa by cargo ship is 7,480 Nautical Miles (13,854 Kilometres / 8,608 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Port of Antwerp-Bruges (BEANR) and Ngqura / Coega (ZANGQ).

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Belgium and South Africa by air is around 9,186 Kilometres (5,708 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Brussels Airport (BRU) and OR Tambo International Airport (JNB).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.53t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Belgium 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 Belgium to South Africa?

Accepted Answer

660kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Belgium 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
KLM	Every 1-2 days	Embraer 190+3 others
Air Algerie	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)+2 others
British Airways	1-2 times a day	Airbus A319+4 others
EgyptAir	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737-800+1 others
Swiss	Every 1-2 days	Road Feeder Service+5 others
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320+2 others
Qatar Airways	1-2 times a day	Boeing 787-8+2 others
Etihad Airways	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Emirates	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Lufthansa	2-4 times a week	Airbus A319+4 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Ethiopian AirlinesFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 767-300 Freighter+6 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
KLM	1-2 times a day	Embraer 190+4 others
Turkish Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321neo+2 others
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320+2 others
Qatar Airways	Daily	Boeing 787-8+2 others
Emirates	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NWC to SAF	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC to/from Turkiye - Main Service → NWC to SAF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Lion → NWC to SAF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC To/From Spain and Portugal → NWC to SAF	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
NWC-USA-SAWC → NWC to SAF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
IPAK → NWC to SAF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Israel Express → NWC to SAF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC to SAEC - String I → NWC to SAF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NEUSEC 2 → NWC to SAF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC MOR WAF → NWC to SAF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AES → NWC to SAF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Canada Express → NWC to SAF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC To WAF → NWC to SAF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC to/from Tilbury - Montoir - Brest Pendulum → NWC to SAF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Mexico Gulf Express → NWC to SAF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
ECUADOR-NWC-USA → NWC to SAF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Mexico Gulf Express → NWC to SAF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Britannia → NWC to SAF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC To/From UK West Coast and Spain Portugal → NWC to SAF	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
Lion → NWC to SAF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
IPAK → NWC to SAF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
EPIC → EURAF5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
SAFRAN1 → EURAF5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
FAL3 → EURAF5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
Britannia → IAS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MACS	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MACS Maritime
NWC MOR WAF	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC-USA-SAWC → NWC MOR WAF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
E19 → 23N	Transshipment	N/A	Maersk
Neo Samba → 23N	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
MB2 / E19 → PGS / E03	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
MB2 / E19 → PGS / E03	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
Neo Samba → WAF7	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
CLX → E03	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	Maersk
CLX → 23N	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	Maersk
NWC To WAF → NWC MOR WAF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
CLX → E03	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	Maersk
NWC to SAF → NWC MOR WAF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
E19 → WAF7	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
Montreal Express 1 → NWC MOR WAF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
CLX → WAF7	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
E19 → WAF7	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
NWC to/from Tilbury - Montoir - Brest Pendulum → NWC MOR WAF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Neo Samba → WAF7	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk

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Belgium to South Africa By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Belgium to South Africa by Air freight

Quickest air route

Brussels Airport to OR Tambo International Airport

Cargo flights

Liège Airport to OR Tambo International Airport

Most frequent

Brussels Airport to Cape Town International Airport

Belgium to South Africa by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Port of Antwerp-Bruges to Ngqura / Coega

Most frequent

Port of Antwerp-Bruges to Port Elizabeth

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