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

The shortest shipping time by sea between Johannesburg and Chengdu is 25 days 14h. Ships depart from Durban (ZADUR) and arrive at Da Chan Bay (CNDCB) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

How regularly do container ships travel between Johannesburg and Chengdu?

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Durban (ZADUR) and arrive into Da Chan Bay (CNDCB) around 25 days 14h later. These services are operated by ONE and Evergreen.

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

The quickest flight from Johannesburg to Chengdu takes around 20h 41m. Flights depart from OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and arrive at Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU).

How often do planes fly between Johannesburg and Chengdu?

Scheduled flights between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Ethiopian Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Qatar Airways, Cathay Pacific and Air China and the typical transit time is around 20h 41m.

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

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Johannesburg and Chengdu. Cargo flights depart from OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and arrive at Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) with departures Every 1-2 weeks and a average flight time of around 21h 20m. Ethiopian Airlines operates on this route.

What is the distance between Johannesburg to Chengdu by ship?

The distance between Johannesburg and Chengdu by cargo ship is 8,792 Nautical Miles (16,283 Kilometres / 10,118 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Durban (ZADUR) and Nansha (CNNSA).

What is the distance between Johannesburg to Chengdu by air?

The distance between Johannesburg and Chengdu by air is around 11,211 Kilometres (6,966 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU).

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

1.58t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Johannesburg to Chengdu. 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.

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

273kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Johannesburg to Chengdu. 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.

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Air Freight

20h 41m, 2-4 times a week

832kg CO₂e

Container Ship

25 days 14h, Every 1-2 weeks

1.01t CO₂e

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Johannesburg to Chengdu by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Johannesburg to Chengdu by plane will take about 20h 41m and departs from OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and arrives into Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU). There are flights departing 2-4 times a week on this route. Ethiopian Airlines is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing 2-4 times a week.

Quickest air route

OR Tambo International Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport

Departs from

JNB

Departs from

TFU

20h 41m: 2-4 times a week

11,256 km
6,994 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

832kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Ethiopian Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+5 others
Singapore Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+1 others
Qatar Airways	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+2 others
Cathay Pacific	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+2 others
Air China	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900+1 others

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Closest airports

OR Tambo International Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport

Departs from

JNB

Departs from

CTU

21h 20m: Every 1-2 weeks

11,211 km
6,966 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

273kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Ethiopian AirlinesFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+6 others
Cathay Pacific	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900+2 others
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 747-8+1 others
Air China	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900+7 others

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Johannesburg to Chengdu by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Johannesburg to Chengdu by ship will take about 25 days 14h and departs from Durban (ZADUR) and arrives into Da Chan Bay (CNDCB). There are vessels departing every 1-2 weeks on this route. ONE is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Durban to Da Chan Bay

Port of loading

ZADUR

Port of loading

CNDCB

25 days 14h: Every 1-2 weeks

11,936 km
7,417 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

1.01t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
SAC → IOM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
FAX / SA1 → CIX3 / NIX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen, ZIM, Gold Star
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Closest seaports

Durban to Nansha

Port of loading

ZADUR

Port of loading

CNNSA

35 days 9h: Every 1-2 weeks

16,283 km
10,118 mi.

Direct
5 stops

Estimated emissions

1.58t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
ZAX2 / ASA / SA2 / SAS / SAF2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO, ONE, PIL, Hapag-Lloyd, OOCL, ZIM
COSCO - ZAX3 \| EMC - FAX \| GSL - SA1 \| HL - SA1 \| ONE - SAC \| OOCL - SAF3 \| PIL - FAX \| ZIM - SA1 → IA9	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
ZAX3 → KCM2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
SA1 / SAC / FAX → KYX / EAS3 / EA3 / EAS / GSL - KYX \| HL - EAS3 \| ONE - EA3 \| PIL - EAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, ZIM, Gold Star, Hapag-Lloyd, PIL
SAFARI → IA7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Ingwe → Pertiwi	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
ZAX3 / SAF3 → PA1 / CSS1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
Ingwe → Shapla	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
ZAX3 / FAX / SA1 / SAC / SAF3 → ZAX2 / ASA / SA2 / SAS / SAF2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, ONE, ZIM, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, OOCL, PIL
FAX → NSD	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
FAX → VTS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
SAFARI → IA9	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
ZAX3 → YIX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
ZAX3 → CME	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
SAF3 → CSS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
Ingwe → Britannia	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
SA1 / SAC / FAX → TZX / EAS4 / EA4 / EA3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, ZIM, Gold Star, Hapag-Lloyd, PIL
FAX → CIX6 / CVI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, PIL
Ingwe → Iroko	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
NWC to SAF → Iroko	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
ZAX3 / SAF3 → CSE / CSE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
SA1 / COSCO - ZAX3 \| EMC - FAX \| GSL - SA1 \| HL - SA1 \| ONE - SAC \| OOCL - SAF3 \| PIL - FAX \| ZIM - SA1 → CPF / NP1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
ANGOLA → Iroko	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
ZAX3 / FAX / SAF3 → EAX3 / AEF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO, OOCL
Ingwe → Clanga	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
SAFARI → SH2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
ZAX3 / SA1 / SAF3 / COSCO - ZAX3 \| EMC - FAX \| GSL - SA1 \| HL - SA1 \| ONE - SAC \| OOCL - SAF3 \| PIL - FAX \| ZIM - SA1 → WAX4 / AWA / FEW6 / WAF4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, OOCL
ZAX3 / SA1 / SAC / SAF3 → WAX3 / FA2 / SW2 / WAF3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, ZIM, COSCO, Gold Star, OOCL
SAFARI → NP1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
ZAX1 / SAFARI → EAX1 / MASHARIKI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, COSCO

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Most frequent

Durban to Shekou

Port of loading

ZADUR

Port of loading

CNSHK

34 days 7h: Every 1-2 weeks

15,081 km
9,371 mi.

Direct
4 stops

Estimated emissions

1.19t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
SHAKA2 / ZAX1 / SAFARI	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, CMA CGM, COSCO
ZAX3 / SA1 / SAF3 → CAX1 / JCS / TLC1 / CMA - PEX2 \| COSCO - CAX1 \| HL - JCS \| OOCL - TLC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Gold Star, Hapag-Lloyd, OOCL
ZAX3 / SAF3 → KTX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
ZAX3 → JTS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
ZAX3 / FAX / SAF3 → GME2 / PEX3 / GCC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO, OOCL
Ingwe → Swan	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
ZAX3 / SAF3 / FAX → KTX1 / COSCO - KTX1 \| OOCL - KTX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, PIL
FAX / SA1 → CIX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, Hapag-Lloyd
SAC → JS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
FAX → VTS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
SAC / FAX → KCS2 / KCS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, PIL
SHAKA2 / ZAX1 → JPI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
ZAX3 / SAF3 → PMX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
ZAX3 / FAX / SAF3 → MEX4 / AMA / ME1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO, OOCL
SA1 / SAC → KCS / KMTC - KCM3 \| ONE - KCS \| YML - KCX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Hapag-Lloyd
SA1 / SAC → AS2 / SX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Hapag-Lloyd
SAF3 → CPX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
SAC → MD1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
ZAX3 / SAC / SAF3 → FCE / CCX / FCS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, COSCO, OOCL
SAC → SX2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
Ingwe → Panther	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Ingwe → Ipanema	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
SAC → MD2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
ZAX3 / SA1 / SAF3 → AS1 / CI4 / CPX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM, COSCO, Gold Star, OOCL
ZAX3 / FAX / SAF3 → FCS / FME	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO, OOCL
ZAX3 / FAX / SAF3 → ESA2 / ESA3 / TLA2 / ES2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO, OOCL, PIL
ZAX3 / FAX → CIT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO

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Ocean routes from Johannesburg to Chengdu

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Johannesburg to Chengdu By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Johannesburg to Chengdu by Air freight

Quickest air route

OR Tambo International Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport

Closest airports

OR Tambo International Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport

Johannesburg to Chengdu by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Durban to Da Chan Bay

Closest seaports

Durban to Nansha

Most frequent

Durban to Shekou

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