Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Johannesburg and Detroit is 30 days 10h. Ships depart from Durban (ZADUR) and arrive at New Orleans (USMSY) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Johannesburg and Detroit?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Durban (ZADUR) and arrive into New Orleans (USMSY) around 30 days 10h later. These services are operated by MACS Maritime.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Johannesburg to Detroit takes around 2 days 3h. Flights depart from OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and arrive at Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Johannesburg and Detroit?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Gerald R. Ford International Airport (GRR) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by United Airlines and Delta Air Lines and the typical transit time is around 2 days 3h.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Johannesburg and Detroit. Cargo flights depart from OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and arrive at Lester B. Pearson International Airport (YYZ) with departures 2-4 times a week and a average flight time of around 2 days 10h. Ethiopian Airlines and Cathay Pacific operates Boeing 737 Freighter, Boeing 777-200F Freighter and Boeing 747-8F Freighter on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Johannesburg to Detroit by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Johannesburg and Detroit by cargo ship is 8,895 Nautical Miles (16,474 Kilometres / 10,237 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Durban (ZADUR) and Baltimore (USBAL).

Question 7

What is the distance between Johannesburg to Detroit by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Johannesburg and Detroit by air is around 13,715 Kilometres (8,522 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.85t CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Johannesburg to Detroit. 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 Detroit?

Accepted Answer

356kg - 1.03t CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Johannesburg to Detroit. 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
United Airlines	1-2 times a week	Boeing 787-9+1 others
Delta Air Lines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Aircraft types
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 747-8+1 others
Air France	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Delta Air Lines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900+6 others
United Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 787-9+4 others

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Operating carriers	Departs	Aircraft types
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 747-8+1 others
KLM	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777-200 / 200ER+2 others
Air France	1-2 times a week	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
EgyptAir	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-300+1 others
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+1 others
Etihad Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+1 others
Ethiopian AirlinesF	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 737 Freighter+4 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A380-800+1 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+2 others
Cathay PacificF	2-4 times a week	Boeing 747-8F Freighter+1 others

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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
MACS Maritime	Every 2-4 weeks	GOLDEN KAROO+7 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
MSC	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC DONATA+8 others
Maersk	Every 2-4 weeks	MAERSK VILNIUS+15 others
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Johannesburg to Detroit By Air freight, Cargo ship or Road

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Johannesburg to Detroit by Air freight

Quickest air route

OR Tambo International Airport to Gerald R. Ford International Airport

Closest airports

OR Tambo International Airport to Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport

Most frequent

OR Tambo International Airport to Lester B. Pearson International Airport

Johannesburg to Detroit by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Durban to New Orleans

Closest seaports

Durban to Baltimore

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