Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Guatemala and South Africa is 32 days 4h. Ships depart from Santo Tomas de Castilla (GTSTC) and arrive at Durban (ZADUR) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Santo Tomas de Castilla (GTSTC) and arrive into Durban (ZADUR) around 32 days 4h later. These services are operated by Maersk, MSC and MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Guatemala to South Africa takes around 23h 56m. Flights depart from La Aurora Airport (GUA) and arrive at Cape Town International Airport (CPT).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Guatemala and South Africa?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between La Aurora Airport (GUA) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) depart 1-2 times a week. These flights are serviced by Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and United Airlines and the typical transit time is around 23h 56m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Guatemala and South Africa by cargo ship is 9,669 Nautical Miles (17,907 Kilometres / 11,127 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Santo Tomas de Castilla (GTSTC) and Durban (ZADUR).

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Guatemala and South Africa by air is around 15,314 Kilometres (9,515 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between La Aurora Airport (GUA) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.88t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Guatemala 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 Guatemala to South Africa?

Accepted Answer

657kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Guatemala 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	1-2 times a week	Boeing 757+1 others
United Airlines	1-2 times a week	Boeing 737MAX 8+1 others
United Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737MAX 8+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Delta Air Lines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 757+1 others
United Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737MAX 8+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
SAE → Zarate Feeder → WAFEX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
FLORIDA TO CENTRAL AMERICA → USA to SAEC String 1 → USWASA Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
FLORIDA TO CENTRAL AMERICA → Bahamas Express → USWASA Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
SAE → Zarate Feeder → NEOASAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
SAE → Ecumed → SAECS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
SAE → Ecumed → FEW5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
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Guatemala to South Africa By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Guatemala to South Africa by Air freight

Quickest air route

La Aurora Airport to Cape Town International Airport

Most frequent

La Aurora Airport to OR Tambo International Airport

Guatemala to South Africa by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Santo Tomas de Castilla to Durban

Most frequent

Santo Tomas de Castilla to Coega

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