Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Johannesburg and Miami is 34 days 1h. Ships depart from Durban (ZADUR) and arrive at Charleston (USCHS) with scheduled departures 2-4 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Johannesburg and Miami?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 2-4 times a week from Durban (ZADUR) and arrive into Charleston (USCHS) around 34 days 1h later. These services are operated by MSC, MSC, Maersk, MSC and MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Johannesburg to Miami takes around 24hrs. Flights depart from OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and arrive at Palm Beach International Airport (PBI).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Johannesburg and Miami?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) depart 1-2 times a day. These flights are serviced by Delta Air Lines and United Airlines and the typical transit time is around 24hrs.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Johannesburg and Miami. Cargo flights depart from OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and arrive at Miami International Airport (MIA) with departures 2-4 times a week and a average flight time of around 24h 33m. Martinair Holland operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Johannesburg to Miami by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Johannesburg and Miami by cargo ship is 8,787 Nautical Miles (16,273 Kilometres / 10,112 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Durban (ZADUR) and Charleston (USCHS).

Question 7

What is the distance between Johannesburg to Miami by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Johannesburg and Miami by air is around 14,030 Kilometres (8,718 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Miami International Airport (MIA).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

2.69t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Johannesburg to Miami. 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 Miami?

Accepted Answer

657kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Johannesburg to Miami. 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
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+1 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+3 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
LATAM Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+1 others
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 747-8
British Airways	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A380-800
Virgin Atlantic	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9
Swiss	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A340-300+1 others
Air France	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+3 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+3 others
Martinair HollandFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 747-400 Freighter

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
USAF / AMEX / USA TO SOUTH AFRICA	Direct	1-2 times a week	MSC, Maersk, HSUD
USAF / AMEX / USA TO SOUTH AFRICA	Direct	1-2 times a week	MSC, Maersk, HSUD
AMEX → MECL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
USA TO SOUTH AFRICA → Indusa	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
USA TO SOUTH AFRICA → NEUSEC 1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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