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 25 days 22h. Ships depart from Nacala (MZMNC) and arrive at Chittagong (BDCGP) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Johannesburg and Dhaka?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Nacala (MZMNC) and arrive into Chittagong (BDCGP) around 25 days 22h later. These services are operated by PIL, PIL and 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 32m. 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 day. These flights are serviced by Emirates, Qatar Airways, Singapore Airlines, EgyptAir and Cathay Pacific and the typical transit time is around 18h 32m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Johannesburg and Dhaka by cargo ship is 5,939 Nautical Miles (11,000 Kilometres / 6,835 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Nacala (MZMNC) and Mongla (BDMGL).

Question 7

What is the distance between Johannesburg to Dhaka by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Johannesburg and Dhaka by air is around 9,962 Kilometres (6,190 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

955kg 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

670kg 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
Emirates	2-4 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Qatar Airways	1-2 times a day	Boeing 787-9+2 others
Singapore Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+1 others
EgyptAir	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+1 others
Cathay Pacific	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+3 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MZSa → BD1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	PIL
MZSa → BD2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	PIL
CHEETAH → Bengal	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MZSa → BD2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	PIL
More Details	See carrier information, sailing schedules and estimated emissions

Johannesburg to Dhaka By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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OR Tambo International Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport

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Nacala to Chittagong

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Nacala to Mongla

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