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 23 days 1h. Ships depart from Maputo (MZMPM) and arrive at Djibouti (DJJIB) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Maputo (MZMPM) and arrive into Djibouti (DJJIB) around 23 days 1h later. These services are operated by FT and GFS.

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 5h 26m. 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 2-4 times a day. These flights are serviced by Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways and Ethiopian Airlines and the typical transit time is around 5h 26m.

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 2-4 times a day and a average flight time of around 5h 26m. Ethiopian Airlines operates  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 5,497 Nautical Miles (10,180 Kilometres / 6,326 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 5,288 Kilometres (3,286 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 4,074 Kilometres (2,531 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

840kg CO₂e (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

270kg CO₂e (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	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Ethiopian AirlinesFreighter	2-4 times a day	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+6 others
Kenya Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-300 Freighter+3 others
Ethiopian Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-800+2 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Maputo Express → RGS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	FT
MJI → JYS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	GFS
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Vehicles
Truck Operator	N/A	Truck 40T
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Johannesburg to Addis Ababa By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Johannesburg to Addis Ababa by Air freight

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OR Tambo International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport

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