Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Dhaka and Durban is 27 days 21h. Ships depart from Chittagong (BDCGP) and arrive at Durban (ZADUR) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Dhaka and Durban?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Chittagong (BDCGP) and arrive into Durban (ZADUR) around 27 days 21h later. These services are operated by MSC, COSCO and OOCL.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Dhaka to Durban takes around 2 days 11h. Flights depart from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) and arrive at Maputo Airport (MPM).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Dhaka and Durban?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) and Maputo Airport (MPM) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Turkish Airlines and the typical transit time is around 2 days 11h.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Dhaka and Durban. Cargo flights depart from Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) and arrive at King Shaka International Airport (DUR) with departures Every 1-2 weeks and a average flight time of around 2 days 14h. Qatar Airways operates Boeing 747-400 Freighter on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Dhaka to Durban by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Dhaka and Durban by cargo ship is 13,968 Nautical Miles (25,870 Kilometres / 16,075 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Mongla (BDMGL) and Durban (ZADUR).

Question 7

What is the distance between Dhaka to Durban by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Dhaka and Durban by air is around 10,490 Kilometres (6,518 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) and King Shaka International Airport (DUR).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

2.04t CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Dhaka 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 Dhaka to Durban?

Accepted Answer

395kg - 593kg CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Dhaka 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
Turkish Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-300+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Aircraft types
Qatar AirwaysF	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+3 others
Turkish Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-300+1 others
Emirates	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Aircraft types
Qatar AirwaysF	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+4 others
Saudia	Every 4-6 weeks	Boeing 747-400 Mixed Configuration+4 others
EgyptAir	1-2 times a week	Boeing 787-9+1 others
Cathay PacificF	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 747-8F Freighter+3 others
Emirates	2-4 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others

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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
MSC	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC MAKOTO II+10 others
COSCO	Every 1-2 weeks	GH RIVER+32 others
OOCL	Every 2-4 weeks	CAPE FORTIUS+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
Maersk	Every 2-4 weeks	MAERSK HAI PHONG+17 others
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Dhaka to Durban By Air freight, Cargo ship or Road

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Dhaka to Durban by Air freight

Quickest air route

Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to Maputo Airport

Closest airports

Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to King Shaka International Airport

Most frequent

Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport to OR Tambo International Airport

Dhaka to Durban by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Chittagong to Durban

Closest seaports

Mongla to Durban

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