How long does it take to ship a container from Guangzhou to Johannesburg by sea?

The shortest shipping time by sea between Guangzhou and Johannesburg is 20 days 15h. Ships depart from Shekou (CNSHK) and arrive at Durban (ZADUR) with scheduled departures 2-4 times a week.

How regularly do container ships travel between Guangzhou and Johannesburg?

There are scheduled container ships that depart 2-4 times a week from Shekou (CNSHK) and arrive into Durban (ZADUR) around 20 days 15h later. These services are operated by ONE, ONE, MSC, Evergreen, Evergreen, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO, ONE, ONE, CMA CGM, MSC, ONE, PIL and OOCL.

How long does it take to send cargo from Guangzhou to Johannesburg by air freight?

The quickest flight from Guangzhou to Johannesburg takes around 12h 49m. Flights depart from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and arrive at OR Tambo International Airport (JNB).

How often do planes fly between Guangzhou and Johannesburg?

Scheduled flights between Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) depart daily. These flights are serviced by Cathay Pacific and Astral Aviation and the typical transit time is around 12h 49m.

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Guangzhou and Johannesburg?

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Guangzhou and Johannesburg. Cargo flights depart from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and arrive at OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) with departures Every 1-2 weeks and a average flight time of around 12h 49m. Astral Aviation operates on this route.

What is the distance between Guangzhou to Johannesburg by ship?

The distance between Guangzhou and Johannesburg by cargo ship is 6,559 Nautical Miles (12,147 Kilometres / 7,548 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Nansha (CNNSA) and Durban (ZADUR).

What is the distance between Guangzhou to Johannesburg by air?

The distance between Guangzhou and Johannesburg by air is around 11,318 Kilometres (7,033 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) and OR Tambo International Airport (JNB).

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Guangzhou to Johannesburg by sea?

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

540kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Guangzhou to Johannesburg. 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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Guangzhou to Johannesburg by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Guangzhou to Johannesburg by plane will take about 12h 49m and departs from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and arrives into OR Tambo International Airport (JNB). There are flights departing daily on this route. Cathay Pacific is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing every 1-2 days.

Quickest air route

Hong Kong International Airport to OR Tambo International Airport

Departs from

HKG

Departs from

JNB

12h 49m: Daily

10,688 km
6,641 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

436kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Cathay Pacific	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900
Astral AviationFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 767-200 Freighter
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Closest airports

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to OR Tambo International Airport

Departs from

CAN

Departs from

JNB

20h 49m: Every 1-2 days

11,318 km
7,033 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

540kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Singapore Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+3 others
Ethiopian AirlinesFreighter	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+7 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Qatar Airways	2-4 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+3 others
Kenya Airways	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-8+3 others
EgyptAir	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-300+2 others
Turkish AirlinesFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 787-9+3 others
Air China	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-300ER+9 others

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Guangzhou to Johannesburg by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Guangzhou to Johannesburg by ship will take about 20 days 15h and departs from Shekou (CNSHK) and arrives into Durban (ZADUR). There are vessels departing 2-4 times a week on this route. ONE is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing 1-2 times a week.

Quickest ocean route

Shekou to Durban

Port of loading

CNSHK

Port of loading

ZADUR

20 days 15h: 2-4 times a week

11,931 km
7,414 mi.

Direct
1 stop

Estimated emissions

984kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
ZAX2 / ASA / SA2 / SAS / SAF2	Direct	1-2 times a week	ONE, COSCO, Evergreen, PIL, Hapag-Lloyd, OOCL, ZIM
ZAX2 / ASA / SA2 / SAS / SAF2	Direct	1-2 times a week	ONE, COSCO, Evergreen, PIL, Hapag-Lloyd, OOCL, ZIM
Ingwe	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MEX5 / APG / ME4 → ZAX2 / ASA / SAF2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO, OOCL
CIX4 / CIX2 / CSE → ASA / SAF2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen, OOCL, PIL
AEM2 / MEX1 / WM2 → ZAX3 / FAX / SAF3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
GME2 / PEX3 / GCC1 → ZAX3 / FAX / SAF3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
AEM2 / MEX1 / WM2 → ZAX2 / ASA / SAF2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
WSA6 / TLP6 → ZAX3 / SAF3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
AA7 → SA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
AEM2 / MEX1 / WM2 → ZAX2 / ASA / SAF2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
CP1 → → AIM	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	ONE
IOM → AIM	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	ONE
CIX → MIDAS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
AFL → Ingwe	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
CIP → AIM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
CCE → FAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL
CHL2 → SAF3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL

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Closest seaports

Nansha to Durban

Port of loading

CNNSA

Port of loading

ZADUR

22 days 5h: 2-4 times a week

12,147 km
7,548 mi.

Direct
2 stops

Estimated emissions

1t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
ZAX2 / ASA / SA2 / SAS / SAF2	Direct	1-2 times a week	ONE, COSCO, Evergreen, PIL, Hapag-Lloyd, OOCL, ZIM
ZAX2 / ASA / SA2 / SAS / SAF2	Direct	1-2 times a week	ONE, COSCO, Evergreen, PIL, Hapag-Lloyd, OOCL, ZIM
WAX1 / FAX / WA1 / WAF1 / COSCO - WAX1 \| GSL - FAX \| ONE - WA1 \| OOCL - WAF1 \| ZIM - FAX → ZAX3 / SA1 / SAC / SAF3 / COSCO - ZAX3 \| EMC - FAX \| GSL - SA1 \| HL - SA1 \| ONE - SAC \| OOCL - SAF3 \| PIL - FAX \| ZIM - SA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Gold Star, Maersk, OOCL, ONE, ZIM, COSCO
CI2 → ZAX2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
AEF2 → ASA	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen
WAX3 / FA2 / SW2 / WAF3 / COSCO - WAX3 \| GSL - FA2 \| ONE - SW2 \| OOCL - WAF3 \| ZIM - FA2 → ZAX3 / SA1 / SAC / SAF3 / COSCO - ZAX3 \| EMC - FAX \| GSL - SA1 \| HL - SA1 \| ONE - SAC \| OOCL - SAF3 \| PIL - FAX \| ZIM - SA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, ZIM, COSCO, ONE, Gold Star, OOCL
ASAFGR / WAX4 / FEW6 → SHAKA2 / ZAX1 / SAFARI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, Maersk, COSCO
SH2 → SAFARI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
WAX / FEW3 → SHAKA2 / SAFARI	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, Maersk
WAX3 / SW2 / WAF3 / FA2 → ZAX2 / SAS / SAF2 / SA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, ZIM, COSCO, OOCL
MEX / AEM2 → SHAKA2 / ZAX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
EAS3 / EA3 / EAS / GSL - KYX \| HL - EAS3 \| ONE - EA3 \| PIL - EAS → SA2 / SAS / ASA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL, ZIM, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE
CAPa / COSCO - CAPa → ZAX3 / COSCO - ZAX3 \| EMC - FAX \| GSL - SA1 \| HL - SA1 \| ONE - SAC \| OOCL - SAF3 \| PIL - FAX \| ZIM - SA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Maersk
YIX → ZAX3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
Iroko → Ingwe	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Shikra → Ingwe	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
IA5 → SAFARI	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
Shapla → Ingwe	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
AFL → Ingwe	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
CME → ZAX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
Dolphin → Ingwe	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
CSS3 → SAF3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
TH9 / ML - TH9 → SHAKA2 / SAFARI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, Maersk
YIX → ZAX2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
CT2 / CHL6 → ZAX3 / SAF3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
KYX / EAS3 / EA3 / EAS / GSL - KYX \| HL - EAS3 \| ONE - EA3 \| PIL - EAS → SA1 / SAC / FAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL, ZIM, Hapag-Lloyd, Gold Star, ONE
CME / CNC - CMS2 \| COSCO - CME → SHAKA2 / ZAX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
CUL - MGA \| SLS - FAM \| VSS - FAM → MIAX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
AFL → Ingwe	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MEX6 - X / MEY - X → ZAX3 / SAF3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
MEX6 / MEY → ZAX3 / SAF3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
MEX6 / MEY → ZAX2 / SAF2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL

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Ocean routes from Guangzhou to Johannesburg

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Air Freight

12h 49m, Daily

436kg CO₂e

Container Ship

20 days 15h, 2-4 times a week

984kg CO₂e

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Guangzhou to Johannesburg By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Guangzhou to Johannesburg by Air freight

Quickest air route

Hong Kong International Airport to OR Tambo International Airport

Closest airports

Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport to OR Tambo International Airport

Guangzhou to Johannesburg by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Shekou to Durban

Closest seaports

Nansha to Durban

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