Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Johannesburg and Philadelphia is 32 days 3h. Ships depart from Durban (ZADUR) and arrive at New York (USNYC) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Johannesburg and Philadelphia?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Durban (ZADUR) and arrive into New York (USNYC) around 32 days 3h later. These services are operated by MSC and Maersk.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Johannesburg to Philadelphia takes around 2 days. Flights depart from OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and arrive at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Johannesburg and Philadelphia?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) depart daily. These flights are serviced by United Airlines, Delta Air Lines and British Airways and the typical transit time is around 2 days.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Johannesburg and Philadelphia. Cargo flights depart from OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and arrive at John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) with departures Every 1-2 weeks and a average flight time of around 2 days 18h. Kenya Airways operates Boeing 737-300 Freighter on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Johannesburg to Philadelphia by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Johannesburg and Philadelphia by cargo ship is 8,255 Nautical Miles (15,289 Kilometres / 9,500 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Durban (ZADUR) and Philadelphia (USPHL).

Question 7

What is the distance between Johannesburg to Philadelphia by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Johannesburg and Philadelphia by air is around 13,052 Kilometres (8,110 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.8t CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Johannesburg to Philadelphia. 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 Philadelphia?

Accepted Answer

377kg - 857kg CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Johannesburg to Philadelphia. 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+2 others
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+1 others
British Airways	Every 2-4 weeks	Boeing 777-300ER+4 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Aircraft types
Kenya AirwaysF	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 737-300 Freighter+4 others
British Airways	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
Virgin Atlantic	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 787-9+1 others
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 747-8+2 others
Air France	1-2 times a week	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
Swiss	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A340-300+1 others
Etihad Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+1 others
Qatar Airways	Every 1-2 weeks	Airbus A350-900+2 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A380-800+1 others
Cathay Pacific	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+1 others
Delta Air Lines	1-2 times a week	Airbus A350-900+4 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+8 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
MSC	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC DONATA+28 others
Maersk	Every 2-4 weeks	MAERSK VILNIUS+13 others
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