Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Colombia and South Africa is 27 days 5h. Ships depart from Cartagena (COCTG) and arrive at Durban (ZADUR) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Cartagena (COCTG) and arrive into Durban (ZADUR) around 27 days 5h later. These services are operated by Hapag-Lloyd.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Colombia to South Africa takes around 1 day 1h. Flights depart from Rafael Nuñez International Airport (CTG) and arrive at Cape Town International Airport (CPT).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Colombia and South Africa?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Rafael Nuñez International Airport (CTG) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Delta Air Lines and the typical transit time is around 1 day 1h.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Colombia and South Africa. Cargo flights depart from El Dorado International Airport (BOG) and arrive at OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) with departures 2-4 times a week and a average flight time of around 1 day 2h. Martinair Holland operates Boeing 747-400 Freighter on this route.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Colombia and South Africa by cargo ship is 8,533 Nautical Miles (15,802 Kilometres / 9,819 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Cartagena (COCTG) and Durban (ZADUR).

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Colombia and South Africa by air is around 15,825 Kilometres (9,833 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Rafael Nuñez International Airport (CTG) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.65t CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Colombia 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 Colombia to South Africa?

Accepted Answer

396kg CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Colombia 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	Departs	Aircraft types
Delta Air Lines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737-800+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Aircraft types
LATAM Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320+1 others
Martinair HollandF	2-4 times a week	Boeing 747-400 Freighter
Delta Air Lines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 767-300 (winglets)+2 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8+1 others
Air France	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+1 others
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A340-300+1 others

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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
Hapag-Lloyd	Every 2-4 weeks	SEASPAN EMPIRE+8 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
MSC	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC Vancouver+17 others
Maersk	Every 1-2 weeks	POLAR ECUADOR+20 others
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Colombia to South Africa By Air freight, Cargo ship or Road

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Colombia to South Africa by Air freight

Quickest air route

Rafael Nuñez International Airport to Cape Town International Airport

Most frequent

El Dorado International Airport to OR Tambo International Airport

Colombia to South Africa by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Cartagena to Durban

Most frequent

Cartagena to Port Elizabeth

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