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

The shortest shipping time by sea between Durban and Shenzhen is 21 days 22h. Ships depart from Durban (ZADUR) and arrive at Hong Kong (HKHKG) with scheduled departures 2-4 times a week.

How regularly do container ships travel between Durban and Shenzhen?

There are scheduled container ships that depart 2-4 times a week from Durban (ZADUR) and arrive into Hong Kong (HKHKG) around 21 days 22h later. These services are operated by Maersk, MSC, ONE and Evergreen.

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

The quickest flight from Durban to Shenzhen takes around 22h 7m. Flights depart from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) and arrive at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG).

How often do planes fly between Durban and Shenzhen?

Scheduled flights between King Shaka International Airport (DUR) and Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) depart 1-2 times a day. These flights are serviced by Emirates, Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines and the typical transit time is around 22h 7m.

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

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Durban and Shenzhen. 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 Shenzhen by ship?

The distance between Durban and Shenzhen by cargo ship is 6,471 Nautical Miles (11,985 Kilometres / 7,447 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Durban (ZADUR) and Shekou (CNSHK).

What is the distance between Durban to Shenzhen by air?

The distance between Durban and Shenzhen by air is around 12,540 Kilometres (7,792 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between King Shaka International Airport (DUR) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX).

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

1.01t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Durban to Shenzhen. 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 Shenzhen?

591kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Durban to Shenzhen. 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 Shenzhen By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Air Freight

22h 7m, 1-2 times a day

670kg CO₂e

Container Ship

21 days 22h, 2-4 times a week

933kg CO₂e

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Durban to Shenzhen by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Durban to Shenzhen by plane will take about 22h 7m and departs from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) and arrives into Hong Kong International Airport (HKG). There are flights departing 1-2 times a day 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 Hong Kong International Airport

Departs from

DUR

Departs from

HKG

22h 7m: 1-2 times a day

12,563 km
7,806 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

670kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
Qatar Airways	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900+3 others
Turkish Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900+2 others
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Closest airports

King Shaka International Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport

Departs from

DUR

Departs from

SZX

22h 13m: Daily

12,540 km
7,792 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

591kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

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

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Durban to Shenzhen by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Durban to Shenzhen by ship will take about 21 days 22h and departs from Durban (ZADUR) and arrives into Hong Kong (HKHKG). There are vessels departing 2-4 times a week on this route. Maersk is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Durban to Hong Kong

Port of loading

ZADUR

Port of loading

HKHKG

21 days 22h: 2-4 times a week

12,082 km
7,507 mi.

Direct
1 stop

Estimated emissions

933kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
SHAKA2 / ZAX1 / ASAF1 / SAFARI	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, CMA CGM, COSCO, HSUD
Ingwe	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, CMA CGM
ZAX2 / ASA / SA2 / SAS / SAF2	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE, COSCO, Evergreen, Hapag-Lloyd, OOCL, PIL, ZIM
ZAX2 / ASA / SA2 / SAS / SAF2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO, PIL, ONE, Hapag-Lloyd, OOCL, ZIM

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Closest seaports

Durban to Shekou

Port of loading

ZADUR

Port of loading

CNSHK

23 days 5h: 1-2 times a day

11,985 km
7,447 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

1.01t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
ZAX3 / SAF3 → KTX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
ZAX3 / SA1 / SAF3 → CAX1 / JCS / TLC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, Hapag-Lloyd
SAC → FE6	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	ONE
ZAX3 / FAX / SA1 / SAC → JTS	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Evergreen, COSCO, ONE, Gold Star
SA1 →	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Hapag-Lloyd
ASA → VTS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen
SAC → JCV	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	ONE
SAC → MD1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
FAX → CCE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL
ZAX3 / FAX / SAF3 → FCS / FME / EI3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO, OOCL, PIL
ZAX3 → RBC2	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	COSCO
ZAX3 / FAX / SAF3 → AEM6 / BEX2 / AAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO, OOCL
→ PEX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
Ingwe → Swan Sentosa	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
SAC →	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
FAX → JFX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen

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Cargo flights

Durban to Nansha

Port of loading

ZADUR

Port of loading

CNNSA

24 days: 2-4 times a day

12,008 km
7,461 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

1.02t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
SA1 / SAC / FAX → EAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM, ONE, Hapag-Lloyd, PIL
ZAX3 → KCM2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
SAFARI →	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
SAF2 / ASA / SA2 → CSS3 / CSS / CM1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	OOCL, PIL, ZIM
SAF2 → FCS3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	OOCL
ZAX2 / SAF2 → CME / CSS2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
ZAX2 / SAF2 → PA1 / CSS1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
FAX →	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL
SAC → FE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
SAC → MD4	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
SAF2 / ASA / SA2 → CSS3 / CSS / CM1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL, OOCL, ZIM
SAF2 → FCS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
→	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
Ingwe → Shapla	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
FAX → GCS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL
SAC → CI2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
ZAX3 / SAF3 / SA1 → CI1 / CIX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, ZIM, OOCL
ZAX3 / SA1 / SAF3 → WAX4 / AWA / WAF4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, Hapag-Lloyd
SA1 / SAC / FAX → TZX / EAS4 / EA4 / EA3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM, ONE, Gold Star, Hapag-Lloyd, PIL
FAX → AEF3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
SA1 / SAC / FAX → EAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM, ONE, Hapag-Lloyd, PIL
SAC → MD4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
FAX → NCI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
SA1 / SAC → CAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM, ONE, Gold Star
ZAX3 / FAX / SAC / SAF3 → MEX / CMEX / AG4 / ME5 / CSG	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO, ONE, OOCL, PIL
SA1 → ZNP	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	ZIM
ZAX3 / SA1 / SAF3 → EAX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, Hapag-Lloyd
ZAX3 → IC9	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	COSCO
ZAX3 / FAX / SA1 / SAF3 → EAX3 / AEF / CKX →	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO, OOCL, Hapag-Lloyd
FAX → SWS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	PIL
ZAX3 / SA1 / SAC / SAF3 → WAX1 / FAX / WA1 / WAF1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, ZIM, ONE, OOCL, Gold Star
ZAX3 / SAF3 → CSE / CSE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
FAX → ANA	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	PIL
ZAX3 / FAX / SA1 / SAF3 → → EAX3 / AEF / CKX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO, OOCL, Hapag-Lloyd
ZAX3 →	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	COSCO
FAX → CVI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, PIL
SA2 / SAS / ASA → EAS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE, Hapag-Lloyd, PIL, ZIM

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Ocean routes from Durban to Shenzhen

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Durban to Shenzhen By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Durban to Shenzhen by Air freight

Quickest air route

King Shaka International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport

Closest airports

King Shaka International Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport

Durban to Shenzhen by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Durban to Hong Kong

Closest seaports

Durban to Shekou

Cargo flights

Durban to Nansha

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