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

The shortest shipping time by sea between Durban and Shanghai is 20 days 15h. Ships depart from Durban (ZADUR) and arrive at Ningbo (CNNGB) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

How regularly do container ships travel between Durban and Shanghai?

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Durban (ZADUR) and arrive into Ningbo (CNNGB) around 20 days 15h later. These services are operated by Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, CMA CGM, Maersk, Maersk, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, ONE, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, MSC, COSCO, Maersk, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd and ONE.

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

The quickest flight from Durban to Shanghai takes around 22h 36m. Flights depart from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) and arrive at Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH).

How often do planes fly between Durban and Shanghai?

Scheduled flights between King Shaka International Airport (DUR) and Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Emirates and Qatar Airways and the typical transit time is around 22h 36m.

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

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Durban and Shanghai. There are regular passenger aircraft however and they might be able to accommodate your cargo depending on its dimensions and weight.

What is the distance between Durban to Shanghai by ship?

The distance between Durban and Shanghai by cargo ship is 7,168 Nautical Miles (13,276 Kilometres / 8,249 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Durban (ZADUR) and Shanghai (CNSHG).

What is the distance between Durban to Shanghai by air?

The distance between Durban and Shanghai by air is around 13,090 Kilometres (8,134 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between King Shaka International Airport (DUR) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).

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

1.29t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Durban to Shanghai. 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.

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from Durban to Shanghai?

809kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Durban to Shanghai. 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.

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Durban to Shanghai by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Durban to Shanghai by plane will take about 22h 36m and departs from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) and arrives into Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport (HGH). There are flights departing every 1-2 days on this route. Emirates is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing every 1-2 days.

Quickest air route

King Shaka International Airport to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport

Departs from

DUR

Departs from

HGH

22h 36m: Every 1-2 days

12,982 km
8,067 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

568kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Qatar Airways	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900
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Closest airports

King Shaka International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport

Departs from

DUR

Departs from

PVG

22h 47m: Every 1-2 days

13,090 km
8,134 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

809kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Qatar Airways	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+2 others
Turkish Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900+3 others
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Air routes from Durban to Shanghai

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Durban to Shanghai by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Durban to Shanghai by ship will take about 20 days 15h and departs from Durban (ZADUR) and arrives into Ningbo (CNNGB). There are vessels departing every 2-4 weeks on this route. Maersk is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 2-4 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Durban to Ningbo

Port of loading

ZADUR

Port of loading

CNNGB

20 days 15h: Every 2-4 weeks

13,367 km
8,306 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

864kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
SAFARI → AE2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
SAFARI → AE12	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
SAFARI → TP11	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
SAFARI → AE15	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
SA1 → NE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
SAFARI → AE2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
SHAKA2 / ZAX1 → PEX3 / GME2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
SAFARI → AC2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
SAFARI → AE3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
SHAKA2 → CIMEX3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
SA1 → SE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
MSC - Ingwe → AE2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
SAC → MD1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
SAFARI → AE12	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
SA1 → US1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
SAFARI → TP11	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Ingwe → Britannia	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
ZAX3 / SAF3 → GME2 / GCC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
MSC - Ingwe → AE12	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Ingwe → Panther	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
SA1 → NE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
SAC → FE5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE

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Closest seaports

Durban to Shanghai

Port of loading

ZADUR

Port of loading

CNSHG

22 days 16h: 1-2 times a week

13,276 km
8,249 mi.

Direct
1 stop

Estimated emissions

1.29t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
ZAX3 / SA1 / SAC / SAF3	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, ONE, Gold Star, Hapag-Lloyd, OOCL, ZIM
SHAKA2 / ZAX1 / SAFARI	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, CMA CGM, COSCO
SHAKA2 / ZAX1 / SAFARI	Direct	N/A	Maersk, CMA CGM, COSCO
SAF / UBX / EMC - SAF \| PIL - UBX	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, Matson, PIL
SAFARI → NEOASAS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
ZAX1 → RES2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
SAFARI → AE2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
SHAKA2 / ZAX1 → SEAS1 / ESA	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
ZAX1 → CIT	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
ZAX1 → FCE	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
SHAKA2 / ZAX1 → MEX2 / AEM1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
ZAX1 / SAFARI → ZAX2 / COSCO - ZAX2 \| HL - SA2 \| ONE - SAS \| OOCL - SAF2 \| ZIM - SA2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, COSCO
SHAKA2 / ZAX1 / SAFARI → ASEA2 / EAX3 / CMA - ASEA2 \| COSCO - EAX3 \| EMC - AEF \| OOCL - EAX3 \| XPF - MFX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, CMA CGM, COSCO
SAFARI → AE12	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
SHAKA2 / ZAX1 / SAFARI → ASAFGR / WAX4 / FEW6	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, CMA CGM, COSCO
SAFARI → TP11	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
SAFARI → AE15	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
MSC - Ingwe → AE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
SHAKA2 / ZAX1 → FAL5 / AEU1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
SA1 → ASE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, ZIM
SHAKA2 / ZAX1 → SEAS2 / ESA2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
ZAX3 → RES2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
SA1 → NE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
SAFARI → NEOASAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
SAFARI → AC2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
SAFARI → AE3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
MSC - Ingwe → AE11	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
MSC - Ingwe → AE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
MSC - Ingwe → MASHARIKI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
SHAKA2 / ZAX1 → PEX3 / GME2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
MSC - Ingwe → ASAS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
SHAKA2 / ZAX1 → SEAS1 / ESA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
SA1 / SAC → AS2 / SX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Hapag-Lloyd
ZAX3 / SAF3 → ESA / TLA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
ZAX3 / SA1 / SAC / SAF3 → ZAX2 / SA2 / SAS / SAF2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, ONE, Hapag-Lloyd, OOCL, ZIM
SA1 → SE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
ZAX3 → CIT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
SAF3 → CPX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	OOCL
ZAX3 / SAC / SAF3 → FCE / CCX / FCS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, ONE, OOCL
ZAX3 / SAF3 → AEM1 / WM1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
ZAX3 / SAF3 → EAX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
MSC - Ingwe → SAFARI	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
SA1 → US1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
SAC → MD1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
ZAX3 / SA1 / SAF3 → WAX4 / AWA / WAF4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, OOCL
ZAX3 / SAF3 → AEU1 / LL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
Ingwe → BUNGARAYA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
ZAX3 / SAF3 → GME2 / GCC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
ZAX3 / SAF3 → ESA2 / TLA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
SA1 → NE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd

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Ocean routes from Durban to Shanghai

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Air Freight

22h 36m, Every 1-2 days

568kg CO₂e

Container Ship

20 days 15h, Every 2-4 weeks

864kg CO₂e

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Durban to Shanghai By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Durban to Shanghai by Air freight

Quickest air route

King Shaka International Airport to Hangzhou Xiaoshan International Airport

Closest airports

King Shaka International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport

Durban to Shanghai by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Durban to Ningbo

Closest seaports

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