Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Johannesburg and Dhaka is 30 days 9h. Ships depart from Port Elizabeth (ZAPLZ) and arrive at Chittagong (BDCGP) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Johannesburg and Dhaka?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Port Elizabeth (ZAPLZ) and arrive into Chittagong (BDCGP) around 30 days 9h later. These services are operated by MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Johannesburg to Dhaka takes around 18h 34m. 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 Dhaka?

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 Ethiopian Airlines, Emirates, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, EgyptAir, Cathay Pacific and Turkish Airlines and the typical transit time is around 18h 34m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Johannesburg and Dhaka. 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 34m. Turkish Airlines operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Johannesburg to Dhaka by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Johannesburg and Dhaka by cargo ship is 7,766 Nautical Miles (14,382 Kilometres / 8,937 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Port Elizabeth (ZAPLZ) and Chittagong (BDCGP).

Question 7

What is the distance between Johannesburg to Dhaka by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Johannesburg and Dhaka by air is around 9,793 Kilometres (6,085 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 Dhaka by sea?

Accepted Answer

1.09t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Johannesburg to Dhaka. 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 Dhaka?

Accepted Answer

521kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Johannesburg to Dhaka. 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 Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+6 others
Emirates	2-4 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Qatar Airways	1-2 times a day	Boeing 787-9+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
NWC MOR WAF → Carioca → CHITTAGONG	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
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Johannesburg to Dhaka By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Johannesburg to Dhaka by Air freight

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OR Tambo International Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport

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Port Elizabeth to Chittagong

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