Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Johannesburg and Addis Ababa is 33 days 2h. Ships depart from Durban (ZADUR) and arrive at Djibouti (DJJIB) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Johannesburg and Addis Ababa?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Durban (ZADUR) and arrive into Djibouti (DJJIB) around 33 days 2h later. These services are operated by MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa takes around 1 day 6h. Flights depart from OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and arrive at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Johannesburg and Addis Ababa?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) depart 1-2 times a day. These flights are serviced by Ethiopian Airlines and Kenya Airways and the typical transit time is around 1 day 6h.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Johannesburg and Addis Ababa. Cargo flights depart from OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and arrive at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) with departures 1-2 times a day and a average flight time of around 1 day 6h. Ethiopian Airlines and Kenya Airways operates Boeing 737 Freighter, Boeing 777-200F Freighter and Boeing 737-300 Freighter on this route.

Question 6

How long does it take to ship cargo from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa by road?

Accepted Answer

It will typically take around 3 days 3h to send cargo via road from Johannesburg and Addis Ababa. This duration does not factor in traffic, weather or other delays that may occur on route.

Question 7

What is the distance between Johannesburg to Addis Ababa by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Johannesburg and Addis Ababa by cargo ship is 7,385 Nautical Miles (13,676 Kilometres / 8,498 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Maputo (MZMPM) and Djibouti (DJJIB).

Question 8

What is the distance by road between Johannesburg to Addis Ababa?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Johannesburg and Addis Ababa by road is 5,282 Kilometres (3,282 Miles) and will typically take around 3 days 3h to drive (exluding including traffic and local conditions).

Question 9

What is the distance between Johannesburg to Addis Ababa by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Johannesburg and Addis Ababa by air is around 4,115 Kilometres (2,557 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD).

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

887kg - 1.87t CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa. 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 11

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa?

Accepted Answer

62kg - 282kg CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Johannesburg to Addis Ababa. 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	Departs	Aircraft types
Ethiopian AirlinesF	Daily	Boeing 737 Freighter+6 others
Kenya AirwaysF	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 737-300 Freighter+4 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
MSC	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC FLORENTINA+3 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
MSC	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC LOME V+5 others
PIL	Every 2-4 weeks	KOTA NIPAH+5 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
Maersk	Every 1-2 weeks	LEONIDIO+21 others
CMA CGM	Every 1-2 weeks	HEDWIG SCHULTE+13 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
Truck Operator	N/A	Truck 40T
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