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Douala to Cape Town By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Explore the best way to ship your cargo from Douala, Cameroon to Cape Town, South Africa by Air, Sea and Road. Compare transit times, market rates, emissions, sailing schedules and much more.

Douala to Cape Town by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Douala to Cape Town by plane will take about 16h 59m and departs from Douala International Airport (DLA) and arrives into Cape Town International Airport (CPT). There are flights departing every 1-2 days on this route. Ethiopian Airlines is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing every 1-2 days.

Quickest air route

Douala International Airport to Cape Town International Airport

Departs from

Departs from

16h 59m
Every 1-2 days
8,499 km
5,281 mi.
1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

399kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriersDeparture frequencyAircraft types
Carrier Identifier: ET
Ethiopian Airlines
Every 1-2 daysBoeing 787-9+3 others
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Douala to Cape Town by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Douala to Cape Town by ship will take about 29 days 1h and departs from Douala (CMDLA) and arrives into Cape Town (ZACPT). There are vessels departing every 1-2 weeks on this route. MSC is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Douala to Cape Town

Port of loading

Port of loading

29 days 1h
Every 1-2 weeks
8,496 km
5,279 mi.
1 transfer
3 stops

Estimated emissions

773kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service LinesService TypeDeparture frequencyServicing Carriers
Carrier Identifier: MSCU
Cameroon Feeder Service → IAS
TransshipmentEvery 1-2 weeksMSC
Carrier Identifier: MAEU
23A → MESAWA
TransshipmentEvery 1-2 weeksMaersk
Carrier Identifier: MSCU
Cameroon Feeder Service → NWC MOR WAF
TransshipmentEvery 1-2 weeksMSC
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Douala to Cape Town by Road

It is also possible to transport goods by road from Douala to Cape Town. The total distance is around 5,994 km and will usually takes around 3 days 16h by road. Note: This time estimate is based on typical traffic conditions and does not take into consideration delays or congestion.

Quickest road route

Douala to Cape Town

3 days 16h
N/A
5,994 km
3,724 mi.
Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

7.39t CO₂e (per TEU)

Operating carriersDeparture frequencyVehicles
Carrier Identifier: default-truck-carrier
Truck Operator
N/ATruck 40T
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