Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Calgary to Cape Town by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Calgary and Cape Town is 45 days. Ships depart from Prince Rupert (CAPRR) and arrive at Durban (ZADUR) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Calgary and Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Prince Rupert (CAPRR) and arrive into Durban (ZADUR) around 45 days later. These services are operated by ZIM.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Calgary to Cape Town by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Calgary to Cape Town takes around 24h 57m. Flights depart from Calgary International Airport (YYC) and arrive at Cape Town International Airport (CPT).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Calgary and Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Calgary International Airport (YYC) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) depart 1-2 times a week. These flights are serviced by United Airlines, KLM, Edelweiss Air and United Airlines and the typical transit time is around 24h 57m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Calgary and Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Calgary and Cape Town. 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 Calgary to Cape Town by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Calgary and Cape Town by cargo ship is 12,890 Nautical Miles (23,872 Kilometres / 14,834 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Prince Rupert (CAPRR) and Durban (ZADUR).

Question 7

What is the distance between Calgary to Cape Town by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Calgary and Cape Town by air is around 15,915 Kilometres (9,889 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Calgary International Airport (YYC) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Calgary to Cape Town by sea?

Accepted Answer

1.72t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Calgary to Cape Town. 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 Calgary to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

665kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Calgary to Cape Town. 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
United Airlines	1-2 times a week	Boeing 737MAX 8+1 others
KLM	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777-200 / 200ER+1 others
Edelweiss Air	1-2 times a week	Airbus A340-300
United Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737-700+1 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
ZNP → SA1	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	ZIM
More Details	See carrier information, sailing schedules and estimated emissions

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