Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Johannesburg and San Francisco is 31 days 4h. 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 San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Durban (ZADUR) and arrive into New Orleans (USMSY) around 31 days 4h later. These services are operated by MACS Maritime.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Johannesburg to San Francisco takes around 2 days 7h. Flights depart from OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and arrive at Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Johannesburg and San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Delta Air Lines and the typical transit time is around 2 days 7h.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Johannesburg and San Francisco by cargo ship is 13,932 Nautical Miles (25,803 Kilometres / 16,033 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Durban (ZADUR) and Los Angeles (USLAX).

Question 7

What is the distance between Johannesburg to San Francisco by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Johannesburg and San Francisco by air is around 17,049 Kilometres (10,594 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.73t CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Johannesburg to San Francisco. 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 San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

497kg - 1.24t CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Johannesburg to San Francisco. 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
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 days	Boeing 747-8
Virgin Atlantic	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9
British Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Swiss	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A340-300+1 others
Air France	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A380-800+1 others
Delta Air Lines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900+2 others
Cathay Pacific	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900
United Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 787-9+7 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
Evergreen	Every 2-4 weeks	ITAL USODIMARE+66 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
MSC	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC Radiant III+41 others
Maersk	Every 1-2 weeks	MAERSK VILNIUS+30 others
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Johannesburg to San Francisco By Air freight, Cargo ship or Road

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Johannesburg to San Francisco by Air freight

Quickest air route

OR Tambo International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport

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OR Tambo International Airport to San Francisco International Airport

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Quickest ocean route

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Durban to Los Angeles

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Durban to Savannah

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