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 25 days 9h. Ships depart from Durban (ZADUR) and arrive at Da Chan Bay (CNDCB) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

How regularly do container ships travel between Durban and Shenzhen?

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Durban (ZADUR) and arrive into Da Chan Bay (CNDCB) around 25 days 9h later. These services are operated by ONE, Evergreen and MSC.

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

The quickest flight from Durban to Shenzhen takes around 21h 41m. Flights depart from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) and arrive at Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX).

How often do planes fly between Durban and Shenzhen?

Scheduled flights between King Shaka International Airport (DUR) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Emirates and Qatar Airways and the typical transit time is around 21h 41m.

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 6,457 Nautical Miles (11,959 Kilometres / 7,431 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Durban (ZADUR) and Yantian (CNYTN).

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?

896kg 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?

742kg 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.

Go to App

South Africa

→

China

Durban to Shenzhen By Air freight, Container ship or Road

See the best way to ship your freight from Durban, South Africa to Shenzhen, China by Air, Sea and Road. Compare transit times, frequency, emissions, sailing schedules and much more.

Map / Route overview

Compare shipping modes

Air Freight

21h 41m, Every 1-2 days

742kg CO₂e

Container Ship

25 days 9h, Every 2-4 weeks

1.01t CO₂e

About Fluent Cargo

Fluent Cargo is shipment and transport planning tool that is helping to digitize the global freight industry. See all your cargo options in one place and plan your next international shipment in seconds.

Durban to Shenzhen by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Durban to Shenzhen by plane will take about 21h 41m and departs from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) and arrives into Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX). 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 Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport

Departs from

DUR

Departs from

SZX

21h 41m: Every 1-2 days

12,540 km
7,792 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

742kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER
Qatar Airways	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+1 others
More Details	See carrier information, flight schedules and estimated emissions

Air routes from Durban to Shenzhen

Explore more shipping routes including schedules and transit times.

Explore routes See schedules

Durban to Shenzhen by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Durban to Shenzhen by ship will take about 25 days 9h and departs from Durban (ZADUR) and arrives into Da Chan Bay (CNDCB). There are vessels departing every 2-4 weeks on this route. ONE is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 2-4 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Durban to Da Chan Bay

Port of loading

ZADUR

Port of loading

CNDCB

25 days 9h: Every 2-4 weeks

11,936 km
7,417 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

1.01t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
SAC → IOM	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
FAX / SA1 → CIX3 / NIX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen, ZIM, Gold Star
Ingwe → SAMBAR	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
More Details	See carrier information, sailing schedules and estimated emissions

Closest seaports

Durban to Yantian

Port of loading

ZADUR

Port of loading

CNYTN

26 days 17h: Every 1-2 weeks

11,959 km
7,431 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

896kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
ZAX3 / FAX / SAF3 → AEU1 / NE1 / LL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
SAC → FE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
SA1 / COSCO - ZAX3 \| EMC - FAX \| GSL - SA1 \| HL - SA1 \| ONE - SAC \| OOCL - SAF3 \| PIL - FAX \| ZIM - SA1 → ZSL / MSC - Lone Star Express \| ZIM - ZSL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, ZIM, Hapag-Lloyd
SA1 → ZXB / MSC - Emerald \| ZIM - ZXB	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM, Gold Star
Ingwe → Santana	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Ingwe → Condor	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
SAC → PS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
ZAX3 / FAX / SAF3 → SEA2 & AWE5 / PE1 / SEAP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
SA1 / COSCO - ZAX3 \| EMC - FAX \| GSL - SA1 \| HL - SA1 \| ONE - SAC \| OOCL - SAF3 \| PIL - FAX \| ZIM - SA1 → SE2 / AE11	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
Ingwe → Lone Star Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
SAFARI → SH3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
SA1 → Z7S	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
SA1 / COSCO - ZAX3 \| EMC - FAX \| GSL - SA1 \| HL - SA1 \| ONE - SAC \| OOCL - SAF3 \| PIL - FAX \| ZIM - SA1 → NE2 / AE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
Ingwe → Emerald	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
SAFARI → A16	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
SAC → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
Ingwe → America	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Ingwe → Sentosa	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
ZAX3 / FAX / SAF3 → ESA / TLA1 / ES1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL, PIL
SAFARI → IA7	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
SAFARI → AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Ingwe → Britannia	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Ingwe → Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
ZAX3 / FAX / SAF3 → AEU9 / CES / LL7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
ZAX3 / FAX / SAF3 → AEU5 / CEM / LL6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
SA1 / COSCO - ZAX3 \| EMC - FAX \| GSL - SA1 \| HL - SA1 \| ONE - SAC \| OOCL - SAF3 \| PIL - FAX \| ZIM - SA1 → ASE / NEOASAS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, ZIM, Hapag-Lloyd
SAC → FE4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
ZAX3 / FAX / SAF3 → AEM1 / MD2 / WM1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
SAC → FE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
Ingwe → Orchid	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

More Details	See carrier information, sailing schedules and estimated emissions

Most frequent

Durban to Shekou

Port of loading

ZADUR

Port of loading

CNSHK

34 days 22h: 1-2 times a week

15,081 km
9,371 mi.

Direct
4 stops

Estimated emissions

1.19t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
SHAKA2 / ZAX1 / SAFARI	Direct	1-2 times a week	Maersk, CMA CGM, COSCO
ZAX3 / SA1 / SAF3 → CAX1 / JCS / TLC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, OOCL
ZAX3 / SAF3 → KTX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
ZAX3 → JTS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
ZAX3 / FAX / SAF3 → GME2 / PEX3 / GCC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
Ingwe → Swan	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
FAX → VTS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
ZAX3 / FAX / SAF3 → MEX4 / AMA / ME1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
SAC / FAX → KCS2 / KCS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, PIL
SAC → JS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
Ingwe → Shapla	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
SAC → KCS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
ZAX3 / SAF3 → PMX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
ZAX3 / FAX / SAF3 → MEX4 / AMA / ME1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
FAX / SAF3 → CIX4 / CIX2 / CSE	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen, OOCL, PIL
SAC → MD1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
ZAX3 / FAX → RES2 / RS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, PIL
SAC → SX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
ZAX3 / SA1 / SAF3 → AS1 / CI4 / CPX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, ZIM, Gold Star, OOCL
FAX → GCS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL
ZAX3 / FAX / SAC / SAF3 → FCS / FME / CMA - IEX \| COSCO - FCS \| CUL - FME \| EMC - FME \| FT - FME \| KMTC - FME \| OOCL - FCS \| RCL - RFM3 \| TSL - IFX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, ONE, Evergreen, OOCL
Ingwe → Panther	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
FAX → CCS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL
SAC → IOM	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE

More Details	See carrier information, sailing schedules and estimated emissions

Ocean routes from Durban to Shenzhen

Explore more shipping routes including schedules and transit times.

Explore routes See schedules

Durban to Shenzhen By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Map / Route overview

Compare shipping modes

Air Freight

Container Ship

About Fluent Cargo

Durban to Shenzhen by Air freight

Quickest air route

King Shaka International Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport

Durban to Shenzhen by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Durban to Da Chan Bay

Closest seaports

Durban to Yantian

Most frequent

Durban to Shekou

More about shipping cargo and freight from Durban to Shenzhen by Air, Ocean and Road

Shipping from Durban

Shipping to Shenzhen