Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Brazil and South Africa is 9 days 18h. Ships depart from Santos (BRSSZ) and arrive at Ngqura / Coega (ZANGQ) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Santos (BRSSZ) and arrive into Ngqura / Coega (ZANGQ) around 9 days 18h later. These services are operated by MSC and MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Brazil to South Africa takes around 7h 11m. Flights depart from Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and arrive at Cape Town International Airport (CPT).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Brazil and South Africa?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by LATAM Airlines and South African Airways and the typical transit time is around 7h 11m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Brazil and South Africa by cargo ship is 3,974 Nautical Miles (7,360 Kilometres / 4,573 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Santos (BRSSZ) and Ngqura / Coega (ZANGQ).

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Brazil and South Africa by air is around 6,359 Kilometres (3,951 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

793kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Brazil 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 Brazil to South Africa?

Accepted Answer

273kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Brazil 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
LATAM Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9
South African Airways	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-300
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Santana	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
USA to SAEC String 1 → Santana	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Santana	Direct	1-2 times a week	MSC
SATLS → Santana	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
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Brazil to South Africa By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Brazil to South Africa by Air freight

Quickest air route

Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport to Cape Town International Airport

Brazil to South Africa by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Santos to Ngqura / Coega

Most frequent

Suape to Ngqura / Coega

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