Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Johannesburg and Charlotte is 35 days 10h. Ships depart from Durban (ZADUR) and arrive at Savannah (USSAV) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Johannesburg and Charlotte?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Durban (ZADUR) and arrive into Savannah (USSAV) around 35 days 10h later. These services are operated by MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, Evergreen, ONE and Maersk.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Johannesburg to Charlotte takes around 1 day 2h. Flights depart from OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and arrive at Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Johannesburg and Charlotte?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Lufthansa, Etihad Airways, United Airlines and Delta Air Lines and the typical transit time is around 1 day 2h.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Johannesburg and Charlotte. 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 Johannesburg to Charlotte by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Johannesburg and Charlotte by cargo ship is 15,936 Nautical Miles (29,514 Kilometres / 18,339 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Durban (ZADUR) and Charleston (USCHS).

Question 7

What is the distance between Johannesburg to Charlotte by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Johannesburg and Charlotte by air is around 15,815 Kilometres (9,827 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

3.43t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Johannesburg to Charlotte. 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 Charlotte?

Accepted Answer

627kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Johannesburg to Charlotte. 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
Lufthansa	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900
Etihad Airways	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+2 others
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+1 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
USWASA Express	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
USWASA Express	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
ANGOLA → USWASA Express	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
NWC to SAF → USWASA Express	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
ANGOLA → USWASA Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC to SAF → USWASA Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MIDAS2 → INDAMEX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
MIAX → TPI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
SAC → EC3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
ZAX3 / FAX / SAF3 → SEA2 & AWE5 / PE1 / SEAP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO, OOCL
SAC → EC2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
SAFARI → TP11	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Ingwe → INDUSA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MIDAS2 → INDAMEX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
SA1 → ZXB	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
MIAX → TPI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
SA1 → AA7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
Ingwe → Emerald	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
SAC → EC3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
SAFARI → TP16	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
ZAX3 / FAX / SAF3 → SEA2 & AWE5 / PE1 / SEAP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO, OOCL
SAFARI → TP11	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk

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Johannesburg to Charlotte By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Johannesburg to Charlotte by Air freight

Quickest air route

OR Tambo International Airport to Charlotte Douglas International Airport

Johannesburg to Charlotte by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Durban to Savannah

Closest seaports

Durban to Charleston

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