Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Johannesburg and Chittagong is 36 days 23h. Ships depart from Durban (ZADUR) and arrive at Chittagong (BDCGP) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Johannesburg and Chittagong?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Durban (ZADUR) and arrive into Chittagong (BDCGP) around 36 days 23h later. These services are operated by MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Johannesburg to Chittagong takes around 18h 47m. Flights depart from OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and arrive at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Johannesburg and Chittagong?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Etihad Airways, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, EgyptAir, Cathay Pacific and Turkish Airlines and the typical transit time is around 18h 47m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Johannesburg and Chittagong. Cargo flights depart from OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and arrive at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) with departures Daily and a average flight time of around 18h 47m. Turkish Airlines operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Johannesburg to Chittagong by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Johannesburg and Chittagong by cargo ship is 6,727 Nautical Miles (12,459 Kilometres / 7,742 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Maputo (MZMPM) and Chittagong (BDCGP).

Question 7

What is the distance between Johannesburg to Chittagong by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Johannesburg and Chittagong by air is around 9,929 Kilometres (6,170 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.07t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Johannesburg to Chittagong. 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 Chittagong?

Accepted Answer

558kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Johannesburg to Chittagong. 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
Etihad Airways	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+1 others
Emirates	2-4 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Ethiopian Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+6 others
Qatar Airways	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+1 others
Singapore Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+1 others
EgyptAir	1-2 times a week	Airbus A330-200 Freighter+2 others
Cathay Pacific	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+3 others
Turkish AirlinesFreighter	Daily	Airbus A350-900+2 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
IAS → Shikra → CHITTAGONG	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
CS1 → BBX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CNC Line
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Johannesburg to Chittagong By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Johannesburg to Chittagong by Air freight

Quickest air route

OR Tambo International Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport

Johannesburg to Chittagong by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Durban to Chittagong

Closest seaports

Maputo to Chittagong

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