Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Cardiff to Durban by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Cardiff and Durban is 33 days 11h. Ships depart from Bristol (GBBRS) and arrive at Ngqura (ZANGQ) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Cardiff and Durban?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Bristol (GBBRS) and arrive into Ngqura (ZANGQ) around 33 days 11h later. These services are operated by MSC.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Cardiff to Durban by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Cardiff to Durban takes around 2 days. Flights depart from Cardiff International Airport (CWL) and arrive at OR Tambo International Airport (JNB).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Cardiff and Durban?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Cardiff International Airport (CWL) and OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) depart 1-2 times a week. These flights are serviced by KLM and the typical transit time is around 2 days.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Cardiff and Durban?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Cardiff and Durban by cargo ship is 8,639 Nautical Miles (16,000 Kilometres / 9,942 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Bristol (GBBRS) and Durban (ZADUR).

Question 7

What is the distance between Cardiff to Durban by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Cardiff and Durban by air is around 10,186 Kilometres (6,329 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Cardiff International Airport (CWL) and OR Tambo International Airport (JNB).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Cardiff to Durban by sea?

Accepted Answer

1.5t CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Cardiff to Durban. 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 Cardiff to Durban?

Accepted Answer

482kg CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Cardiff to Durban. 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	Departs	Aircraft types
KLM	1-2 times a week	Embraer 190+2 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Aircraft types
KLM	1-2 times a week	Embraer 190+2 others
Swiss	2-4 times a week	Embraer 190+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
MSC	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC FREEPORT+45 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
MSC	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC FREEPORT+58 others
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Cardiff to Durban By Air freight, Cargo ship or Road

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