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

The shortest shipping time by sea between Cape Town and Wuhan is 28 days 7h. Ships depart from Cape Town (ZACPT) and arrive at Shanghai (CNSHG) with scheduled departures 2-4 times a week.

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

There are scheduled container ships that depart 2-4 times a week from Cape Town (ZACPT) and arrive into Shanghai (CNSHG) around 28 days 7h later. These services are operated by COSCO, Evergreen, Maersk, ONE, COSCO, COSCO, OOCL, COSCO, Evergreen, Hapag-Lloyd, Evergreen, ONE, COSCO, ZIM, ONE, COSCO, COSCO, PIL, Evergreen and Evergreen.

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

The quickest flight from Cape Town to Wuhan takes around 22h 55m. Flights depart from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and arrive at Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH).

How often do planes fly between Cape Town and Wuhan?

Scheduled flights between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH) depart every 1-2 weeks. These flights are serviced by Ethiopian Airlines and the typical transit time is around 22h 55m.

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

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

The distance between Cape Town and Wuhan by cargo ship is 10,784 Nautical Miles (19,973 Kilometres / 12,410 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Cape Town (ZACPT) and Lianyungang (CNLYG).

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

The distance between Cape Town and Wuhan by air is around 13,356 Kilometres (8,299 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH).

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

1.76t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Cape Town to Wuhan. 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 Cape Town to Wuhan?

605kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Cape Town to Wuhan. 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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Cape Town to Wuhan by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Cape Town to Wuhan by plane will take about 22h 55m and departs from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and arrives into Wuhan Tianhe International Airport (WUH). There are flights departing every 1-2 weeks on this route. Ethiopian Airlines is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest air route

Cape Town International Airport to Wuhan Tianhe International Airport

Departs from

CPT

Departs from

WUH

22h 55m: Every 1-2 weeks

13,356 km
8,299 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

605kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Ethiopian Airlines	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 787-9+1 others
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Cape Town to Wuhan by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Cape Town to Wuhan by ship will take about 28 days 7h and departs from Cape Town (ZACPT) and arrives into Shanghai (CNSHG). There are vessels departing 2-4 times a week on this route. COSCO is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing 1-2 times a week.

Quickest ocean route

Cape Town to Shanghai

Port of loading

ZACPT

Port of loading

CNSHG

28 days 7h: 2-4 times a week

16,160 km
10,041 mi.

Direct
2 stops

Estimated emissions

1.51t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
ZAX2 / SA2 / SAS / SAF2 / COSCO - ZAX2 \| HL - SA2 \| ONE - SAS \| OOCL - SAF2 \| ZIM - SA2	Direct	1-2 times a week	COSCO, ZIM, Maersk, OOCL, Emirates Shipping, ONE, Hapag-Lloyd
SAF / UBX / EMC - SAF \| PIL - UBX	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, Matson, PIL
SA2 / COSCO - ZAX2 \| HL - SA2 \| ONE - SAS \| OOCL - SAF2 \| ZIM - SA2 → ASE / NEOASAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, ZIM, Hapag-Lloyd
SA2 / SAS → AS2 / SX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Hapag-Lloyd
ZAX2 / SAF2 → ESA / TLA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
ZAX2 / SAS / SAF2 → FCE / CCX / FCS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, ONE, OOCL
SAF2 → CPX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	OOCL
ZAX2 → CIT	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	COSCO
SAF / UBX → ESA / ES1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, PIL
MIAX / AIM → SA1 / SAC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, ONE
SAF → CIT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
SAS → EC2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
ZAX2 / SA2 / SAF2 / COSCO - ZAX2 \| HL - SA2 \| ONE - SAS \| OOCL - SAF2 \| ZIM - SA2 → WAX4 / AWA / FEW6 / WAF4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Maersk, OOCL, Hapag-Lloyd
SA2 / SAS → EAS3 / EA3 / GSL - KYX \| HL - EAS3 \| ONE - EA3 \| PIL - EAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM, ONE, Hapag-Lloyd
SAS → CVT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
ZAX2 / SAF2 → AEU1 / LL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
ZAX2 / SAF2 → ESA2 / TLA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
UBX → EAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL
SAF → NE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
SAF / UBX → ESA3 / ES2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, PIL

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Closest seaports

Cape Town to Lianyungang

Port of loading

ZACPT

Port of loading

CNLYG

44 days 12h: Every 1-2 weeks

19,973 km
12,410 mi.

1 transfer
5 stops

Estimated emissions

1.76t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
ZAX2 / SAS / SAF2 → NIS1 / CID / CIP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, ONE, OOCL
SAF → NSI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
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Most frequent

Cape Town to Ningbo

Port of loading

ZACPT

Port of loading

CNNGB

31 days 2h: 2-4 times a week

16,274 km
10,112 mi.

Direct
3 stops

Estimated emissions

1.52t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
ZAX2 / SA2 / SAS / SAF2 / COSCO - ZAX2 \| HL - SA2 \| ONE - SAS \| OOCL - SAF2 \| ZIM - SA2	Direct	1-2 times a week	COSCO, ZIM, Maersk, OOCL, Emirates Shipping, ONE, Hapag-Lloyd
SAF / UBX / EMC - SAF \| PIL - UBX	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, Matson, PIL
SA2 / COSCO - ZAX2 \| HL - SA2 \| ONE - SAS \| OOCL - SAF2 \| ZIM - SA2 → NE1 / AE2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
SA2 / COSCO - ZAX2 \| HL - SA2 \| ONE - SAS \| OOCL - SAF2 \| ZIM - SA2 → SE1 / AE12	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
SAS → MD1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
SA2 / COSCO - ZAX2 \| HL - SA2 \| ONE - SAS \| OOCL - SAF2 \| ZIM - SA2 → SE3 / AE15	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
SA2 / COSCO - ZAX2 \| HL - SA2 \| ONE - SAS \| OOCL - SAF2 \| ZIM - SA2 → US1 / TP11	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
ZAX2 / SAF2 → GME2 / GCC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
SA2 / COSCO - ZAX2 \| HL - SA2 \| ONE - SAS \| OOCL - SAF2 \| ZIM - SA2 → ASE / NEOASAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, ZIM, Hapag-Lloyd
SA2 / COSCO - ZAX2 \| HL - SA2 \| ONE - SAS \| OOCL - SAF2 \| ZIM - SA2 → NE3 / AE3	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
SA2 → ZSL	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ZIM
SAF → PEX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
ZAX2 / SAF2 → ESA / TLA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
ZAX2 → CIT	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	COSCO
ZAX2 / SAF2 → CSE / CSE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
SA2 / SAS → AS2 / SX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Hapag-Lloyd
ZAX2 / SAS / SAF2 → FCE / CCX / FCS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, ONE, OOCL
SAF2 → CPX	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	OOCL
ZAX2 / SAS / SAF2 / SA2 / COSCO - ZAX2 \| HL - SA2 \| ONE - SAS \| OOCL - SAF2 \| ZIM - SA2 → WAX3 / SW2 / WAF3 / FA2 / COSCO - WAX3 \| GSL - FA2 \| ONE - SW2 \| OOCL - WAF3 \| ZIM - FA2	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	COSCO, Maersk, ONE, OOCL, ZIM
SA2 / SAS → EAS3 / EA3 / GSL - KYX \| HL - EAS3 \| ONE - EA3 \| PIL - EAS	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	ZIM, ONE, Hapag-Lloyd
SAF / UBX → ESA / ES1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, PIL
SAF → CIT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
UBX → EAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL

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Air Freight

22h 55m, Every 1-2 weeks

605kg CO₂e

Container Ship

28 days 7h, 2-4 times a week

1.51t CO₂e

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