Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Johannesburg and Abu Dhabi is 13 days 3h. Ships depart from Durban (ZADUR) and arrive at Jebel Ali (AEJEA) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Johannesburg and Abu Dhabi?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Durban (ZADUR) and arrive into Jebel Ali (AEJEA) around 13 days 3h later. These services are operated by Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM and COSCO.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi takes around 13hrs. Flights depart from OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and arrive at Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Johannesburg and Abu Dhabi?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Astral Aviation, Qatar Airways and EgyptAir and the typical transit time is around 13hrs.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Johannesburg and Abu Dhabi. Cargo flights depart from OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and arrive at Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) with departures Every 1-2 weeks and a average flight time of around 13hrs. EgyptAir operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Johannesburg and Abu Dhabi by cargo ship is 6,335 Nautical Miles (11,732 Kilometres / 7,290 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Durban (ZADUR) and Abu Dhabi (AEAUH).

Question 7

What is the distance between Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Johannesburg and Abu Dhabi by air is around 7,004 Kilometres (4,352 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

768kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi. 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 Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi?

Accepted Answer

308kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi. 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
Astral Aviation	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737-400 Mixed Configuration+1 others
Qatar Airways	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+1 others
EgyptAirFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Airbus A330-200 Freighter+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Air Seychelles	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320neo
Qatar Airways	1-2 times a day	Boeing 787-9+2 others
Ethiopian Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+6 others
EgyptAir	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-200 Freighter+4 others
Turkish Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+2 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MIAX / AIM	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, ONE
MIDAS2 → GULFEIN1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
ZAX3 / FAX → AGI	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
IAS → EAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
SAC → AG1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
ZAX3 / SAF3 → MEX6B / MEYB	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
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Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi by Air freight

Quickest air route

OR Tambo International Airport to Al Maktoum International Airport

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OR Tambo International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport

Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Durban to Jebel Ali

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