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

The shortest shipping time by sea between Johannesburg and Shenzhen is 25 days 5h. Ships depart from Durban (ZADUR) and arrive at Hong Kong (HKHKG) with scheduled departures 2-4 times a week.

How regularly do container ships travel between Johannesburg and Shenzhen?

There are scheduled container ships that depart 2-4 times a week from Durban (ZADUR) and arrive into Hong Kong (HKHKG) around 25 days 5h later. These services are operated by Maersk, ONE, ONE, Maersk, Evergreen, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, Maersk, Maersk, COSCO, Evergreen, Evergreen, Maersk, Maersk, ZIM, Maersk, CMA CGM, Maersk, MSC, Maersk, ONE, Evergreen, ONE and COSCO.

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

The quickest flight from Johannesburg to Shenzhen takes around 12h 49m. Flights depart from OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and arrive at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG).

How often do planes fly between Johannesburg and Shenzhen?

Scheduled flights between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Cathay Pacific, Astral Aviation, Singapore Airlines, Etihad Airways, Emirates, Qatar Airways, Qantas, Ethiopian Airlines, EgyptAir and Cargolux and the typical transit time is around 12h 49m.

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

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Johannesburg and Shenzhen. Cargo flights depart from OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and arrive at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) with departures Every 1-2 days and a average flight time of around 12h 49m. Ethiopian Airlines and Cargolux operates on this route.

What is the distance between Johannesburg to Shenzhen by ship?

The distance between Johannesburg and Shenzhen by cargo ship is 6,457 Nautical Miles (11,959 Kilometres / 7,431 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Durban (ZADUR) and Yantian (CNYTN).

What is the distance between Johannesburg to Shenzhen by air?

The distance between Johannesburg and Shenzhen by air is around 11,264 Kilometres (6,999 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX).

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

996kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Johannesburg to Shenzhen. 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.

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from Johannesburg to Shenzhen?

583kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Johannesburg to Shenzhen. 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.

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12h 49m, Every 1-2 days

436kg CO₂e

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25 days 5h, 2-4 times a week

1.15t CO₂e

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Johannesburg to Shenzhen by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Johannesburg to Shenzhen by plane will take about 12h 49m and departs from OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and arrives into Hong Kong International Airport (HKG). There are flights departing every 1-2 days on this route. Cathay Pacific is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing every 1-2 days.

Quickest air route

OR Tambo International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport

Departs from

JNB

Departs from

HKG

12h 49m: Every 1-2 days

10,688 km
6,641 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

436kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Cathay Pacific	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900
Astral Aviation	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 737-400 Mixed Configuration+1 others
Singapore Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+3 others
Etihad Airways	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9
Emirates	2-4 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
Qatar Airways	1-2 times a day	Boeing 787-9+2 others
Qantas	Every 1-2 weeks	Airbus A330-200+1 others
Ethiopian AirlinesFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+6 others
EgyptAir	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-300+1 others
CargoluxFreighter	2-4 times a week	Road Feeder Service+1 others

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Closest airports

OR Tambo International Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport

Departs from

JNB

Departs from

SZX

20h 55m: Every 1-2 days

11,264 km
6,999 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

583kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Singapore Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+1 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Qatar Airways	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 787-9+2 others
Air China	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900+8 others
Lufthansa	2-4 times a week	Boeing 747-8+1 others

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Johannesburg to Shenzhen by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Johannesburg to Shenzhen by ship will take about 25 days 5h and departs from Durban (ZADUR) and arrives into Hong Kong (HKHKG). There are vessels departing 2-4 times a week on this route. Maersk is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing 1-2 times a week.

Quickest ocean route

Durban to Hong Kong

Port of loading

ZADUR

Port of loading

HKHKG

25 days 5h: 2-4 times a week

12,516 km
7,777 mi.

Direct
3 stops

Estimated emissions

1.15t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Ingwe / MSC - Ingwe	Direct	1-2 times a week	Maersk, MSC
ZAX2 / ASA / SA2 / SAS / SAF2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, PIL, Evergreen, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, OOCL, ZIM
ZAX2 / ASA / SA2 / SAS / SAF2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, PIL, Evergreen, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, OOCL, ZIM
COSCO - ZAX3 \| EMC - FAX \| GSL - SA1 \| HL - SA1 \| ONE - SAC \| OOCL - SAF3 \| PIL - FAX \| ZIM - SA1 → NV2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
FAX → TVP	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen
ZAX3 / FAX / SAF3 → ESA / TLA1 / ES1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL, PIL
ZAX3 / FAX / SAF3 → JCV / JCV1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
ZAX3 / FAX / SAF3 → ESA2 / ESA3 / TLA2 / ES2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL, PIL
26F → NEOASAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
SAX / SAECS → ASE / NEOASAS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
ZAX3 / SAF3 / FAX → KTX1 / COSCO - KTX1 \| OOCL - KTX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, PIL
FAX / SA1 → CIX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, Hapag-Lloyd
ZAX3 / FAX → CIT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO
SAFARI → SH2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
SAFARI → IA7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
ZAX3 / FAX / SA1 / SAC / SAF3 → ZAX2 / ASA / SA2 / SAS / SAF2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ZIM, COSCO, ONE, Evergreen, Hapag-Lloyd, OOCL, PIL
SAFARI → IA9	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
SHAKA2 / ZAX1 → JPI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
SAFARI → SH1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Ingwe → Orchid	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
SAFARI → SH1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
ZAX3 / SAC / SAF3 → FCE / CCX / FCS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, COSCO, OOCL
ZAX3 / FAX / SAF3 → AEM1 / MD2 / WM1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO, OOCL
SAC → JS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
ZAX3 → AIS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO

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Closest seaports

Durban to Yantian

Port of loading

ZADUR

Port of loading

CNYTN

26 days 23h: Every 1-2 weeks

11,959 km
7,431 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

996kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
SAC → FE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
SA1 → ZSL / MSC - Lone Star Express \| ZIM - ZSL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM, Gold Star
ZAX3 / FAX / SAF3 → AEU1 / NE1 / LL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO, OOCL
MSC - Ingwe → TP16	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
SAC → PS3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
Ingwe → Condor	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
SA1 → ZXB	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
Ingwe / MSC - Ingwe → Lone Star Express / MSC - Lone Star Express \| ZIM - ZSL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, MSC
SA1 → Z7S	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
SAFARI → IA7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Ingwe → Emerald	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
SA1 → NE2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
SAC → PS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
SAFARI → SH3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
SAFARI → A16	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
ZAX3 / FAX / SAF3 → SEA2 & AWE5 / PE1 / SEAP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO, OOCL
Ingwe → America	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
SA1 → SE2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
Ingwe → Sentosa	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
SAC → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
Ingwe → Britannia	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Ingwe → Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
SAFARI → AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
MSC - Ingwe → AE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
ZAX3 / FAX / SAF3 → JCV / JCV1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
MSC - Ingwe → AE11	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
ZAX3 / FAX / SAF3 → ESA / TLA1 / ES1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL, PIL
SAC → FE4	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
Ingwe → Orchid	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
ZAX3 / FAX / SAF3 → AEM1 / MD2 / WM1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO, OOCL
SA1 → ASE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM, Hapag-Lloyd
ZAX3 / FAX / SAF3 → AEU9 / CES / LL7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO, OOCL
SAFARI → IA3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk

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Johannesburg to Shenzhen By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Johannesburg to Shenzhen by Air freight

Quickest air route

OR Tambo International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport

Closest airports

OR Tambo International Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport

Johannesburg to Shenzhen by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Durban to Hong Kong

Closest seaports

Durban to Yantian

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