Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Johannesburg and Tripoli is 38 days 19h. Ships depart from Maputo (MZMPM) and arrive at Misurata (LYMRA) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Johannesburg and Tripoli?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Maputo (MZMPM) and arrive into Misurata (LYMRA) around 38 days 19h later. These services are operated by MESSL.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Johannesburg to Tripoli takes around 17h 11m. Flights depart from OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and arrive at Mitiga International Airport (MJI).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Johannesburg and Tripoli?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Mitiga International Airport (MJI) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by EgyptAir and Turkish Airlines and the typical transit time is around 17h 11m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Johannesburg and Tripoli. Cargo flights depart from OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and arrive at Mitiga International Airport (MJI) with departures 1-2 times a day and a average flight time of around 17h 11m. EgyptAir and Turkish Airlines operates  on this route.

Question 6

How long does it take to ship cargo from Johannesburg to Tripoli by road?

Accepted Answer

It will typically take around 7 days 14h to send cargo via road from Johannesburg and Tripoli. This duration does not factor in traffic, weather or other delays that may occur on route.

Question 7

What is the distance between Johannesburg to Tripoli by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Johannesburg and Tripoli by cargo ship is 11,022 Nautical Miles (20,413 Kilometres / 12,684 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Durban (ZADUR) and Khoms (LYKHO).

Question 8

What is the distance by road between Johannesburg to Tripoli?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Johannesburg and Tripoli by road is 6,760 Kilometres (4,201 Miles) and will typically take around 7 days 14h to drive (exluding including traffic and local conditions).

Question 9

What is the distance between Johannesburg to Tripoli by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Johannesburg and Tripoli by air is around 8,016 Kilometres (4,981 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Mitiga International Airport (MJI).

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

1.06t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Johannesburg to Tripoli. 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 11

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

Accepted Answer

556kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Johannesburg to Tripoli. 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
EgyptAirFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-200 Freighter+2 others
Turkish AirlinesFreighter	Daily	Airbus A350-900+6 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
JOLLY	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	MESSL
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
SAFARI → AE5 → Z33	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Vehicles
Truck Operator	N/A	Truck 40T
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Johannesburg to Tripoli By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Johannesburg to Tripoli by Air freight

Quickest air route

OR Tambo International Airport to Mitiga International Airport

Johannesburg to Tripoli by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Maputo to Misurata

Closest seaports

Durban to Khoms

Johannesburg to Tripoli by Road

Quickest road route

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