Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Johannesburg and Tokyo is 45 days. Ships depart from Durban (ZADUR) and arrive at Yokohama (JPYOK) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Johannesburg and Tokyo?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Durban (ZADUR) and arrive into Yokohama (JPYOK) around 45 days later. These services are operated by CMA CGM and CMA CGM.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Johannesburg to Tokyo takes around 22h 56m. Flights depart from OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and arrive at Narita International Airport (NRT).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Johannesburg and Tokyo?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Narita International Airport (NRT) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Cathay Pacific, Singapore Airlines, Etihad Airways, Emirates, Qatar Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, EgyptAir, Air China, Swiss and KLM and the typical transit time is around 22h 56m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Johannesburg and Tokyo by cargo ship is 11,238 Nautical Miles (20,812 Kilometres / 12,932 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Durban (ZADUR) and Yokohama (JPYOK).

Question 7

What is the distance between Johannesburg to Tokyo by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Johannesburg and Tokyo by air is around 13,593 Kilometres (8,446 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Tokyo Haneda International Airport (HND).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.65t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Johannesburg to Tokyo. 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 Tokyo?

Accepted Answer

656kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Johannesburg to Tokyo. 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
Cathay Pacific	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+4 others
Singapore Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+1 others
Etihad Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Qatar Airways	1-2 times a day	Boeing 787-9+4 others
Ethiopian Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+5 others
EgyptAir	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+1 others
Air China	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900+1 others
Swiss	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A340-300+1 others
KLM	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Cathay Pacific	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+2 others
Singapore Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+1 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Qantas	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A380-800+2 others
Air China	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900+2 others
Lufthansa	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 747-8
Turkish Airlines	Every 1-2 weeks	Airbus A330-200 Freighter+1 others
British Airways	1-2 times a day	Airbus A380-800+1 others
Air France	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
SHAKA2 → NEWMO → A3NANL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
SHAKA2 → NEWMO → A3NANL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
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Johannesburg to Tokyo By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Johannesburg to Tokyo by Air freight

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OR Tambo International Airport to Narita International Airport

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OR Tambo International Airport to Tokyo Haneda International Airport

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Durban to Yokohama

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