Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Ecuador to South Africa by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Ecuador and South Africa is 48 days 9h. Ships depart from Guayaquil (ECGYE) and arrive at Port Elizabeth (ZAPLZ) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Ecuador and South Africa?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Guayaquil (ECGYE) and arrive into Port Elizabeth (ZAPLZ) around 48 days 9h later. These services are operated by MSC, MSC, MSC and MSC.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Ecuador to South Africa by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Ecuador to South Africa takes around 1 day 2h. Flights depart from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) and arrive at Cape Town International Airport (CPT).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Ecuador and South Africa?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Delta Air Lines, Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines and the typical transit time is around 1 day 2h.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Ecuador and South Africa?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Ecuador and South Africa. Cargo flights depart from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) and arrive at OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) with departures Daily and a average flight time of around 1 day 2h. Cargolux, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines and Emirates operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Ecuador to South Africa by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Ecuador and South Africa by cargo ship is 11,443 Nautical Miles (21,193 Kilometres / 13,169 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Guayaquil (ECGYE) and Port Elizabeth (ZAPLZ).

Question 7

What is the distance between Ecuador to South Africa by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Ecuador and South Africa by air is around 16,917 Kilometres (10,512 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Ecuador to South Africa by sea?

Accepted Answer

1.52t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Ecuador to South Africa. 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 Ecuador to South Africa?

Accepted Answer

711kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Ecuador to South Africa. 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	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Delta Air Lines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 767-300 (winglets)+1 others
Qatar Airways	1-2 times a week	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+1 others
Turkish Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
CargoluxFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 747-400 Freighter
Qatar AirwaysFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+1 others
Turkish AirlinesFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+2 others
EmiratesFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 777-200F Freighter

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
KLM	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
ECUADOR-NWC-USA → USA to SAEC String 1 → USWASA Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
ECUADOR-NWC-USA → Eagle → USWASA Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
ECUADOR-NWC-USA → USA to SAEC String 1 → USWASA Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
ECUADOR-NWC-USA → NWC-USA-SAWC → NWC MOR WAF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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Ecuador to South Africa By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Ecuador to South Africa by Air freight

Quickest air route

Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Cape Town International Airport

Cargo flights

Mariscal Sucre International Airport to OR Tambo International Airport

Most frequent

José Joaquín de Olmedo International Airport to OR Tambo International Airport

Ecuador to South Africa by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Guayaquil to Port Elizabeth

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