Explore the best way to ship your cargo from China to South Africa by Air, Sea and Road. Compare transit times, market rates, emissions, sailing schedules and much more.
The quickest way to get from China to South Africa by plane will take about 13h 30m and departs from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) and arrives into OR Tambo International Airport (JNB). There are flights departing 2-4 times a week on this route. Air China is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing 2-4 times a week.
Estimated emissions
431kg CO₂e (per 100kg)
| Operating carriers | Departure frequency | Aircraft types |
|---|---|---|
 | 2-4 times a week | Airbus A350-900 |
 | Every 1-2 days | Boeing 737MAX 8+2 others |
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Estimated emissions
756kg CO₂e (per 100kg)
| Operating carriers | Departure frequency | Aircraft types |
|---|---|---|
 | 2-4 times a week | Airbus A330-200 Freighter+1 others |
 | 2-4 times a week | Airbus A330-200 Freighter+1 others |
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Estimated emissions
468kg CO₂e (per 100kg)
| Operating carriers | Departure frequency | Aircraft types |
|---|---|---|
 | Every 1-2 days | Airbus A330-300+1 others |
 | 2-4 times a week | Boeing 787+1 others |
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Air routes from China to South Africa
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The quickest way to get from China to South Africa by ship will take about 19 days 19h and departs from Shekou (CNSHK) and arrives into Durban (ZADUR). There are vessels departing daily on this route. Matson is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 days.
Estimated emissions
984kg CO₂e (per TEU)
| Service Lines | Service Type | Departure frequency | Servicing Carriers |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Direct | Every 1-2 days | Matson, Evergreen, PIL |
 | Direct | 2-4 times a week | COSCO, OOCL, Emirates Shipping, ONE, ZIM, Hapag-Lloyd |
 | Direct | Every 1-2 weeks | Maersk, CMA CGM, COSCO |
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Ocean routes from China to South Africa
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Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to OR Tambo International Airport
Duration / Frequency
13h 30m, 2-4 times a week
Emissions
Shekou to Durban
Duration / Frequency
19 days 19h, Daily
Emissions
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