Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Johannesburg and Zürich is 29 days 23h. Ships depart from Durban (ZADUR) and arrive at Rotterdam (NLRTM) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Johannesburg and Zürich?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Durban (ZADUR) and arrive into Rotterdam (NLRTM) around 29 days 23h later. These services are operated by ONE, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC and MACS Maritime.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Johannesburg to Zürich takes around 1 day 19h. Flights depart from OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and arrive at Zürich Airport (ZRH).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Johannesburg and Zürich?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Zürich Airport (ZRH) depart 2-4 times a day. These flights are serviced by Swiss, KLM, Air France, Lufthansa, British Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, Qatar Airways and Emirates and the typical transit time is around 1 day 19h.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Johannesburg and Zürich. Cargo flights depart from OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and arrive at Zürich Airport (ZRH) with departures Every 1-2 weeks and a average flight time of around 1 day 19h. Ethiopian Airlines operates Boeing 737 Freighter and Boeing 777-200F Freighter on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Johannesburg to Zürich by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Johannesburg and Zürich by cargo ship is 6,780 Nautical Miles (12,556 Kilometres / 7,802 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Maputo (MZMPM) and Genoa (ITGOA).

Question 7

What is the distance between Johannesburg to Zürich by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Johannesburg and Zürich by air is around 9,023 Kilometres (5,606 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Zürich Airport (ZRH).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.16t CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Johannesburg to Zürich. 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 Zürich?

Accepted Answer

299kg - 710kg CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Johannesburg to Zürich. 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
Swiss	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A340-300
KLM	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777-200 / 200ER+4 others
Air France	Every 4-6 weeks	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
Lufthansa	Every 4-6 weeks	Boeing 747-8+6 others
British Airways	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777-300ER+5 others
Ethiopian AirlinesF	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 737 Freighter+4 others
Qatar Airways	Every 1-2 weeks	Airbus A350-900+1 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A380-800+1 others

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Operating carriers	Departs	Aircraft types
Air Algerie	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-200+1 others
Air France	Every 2-4 weeks	Boeing 777-300ER+4 others
KLM	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777-200 / 200ER+3 others
EgyptAir	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-300+1 others
Saudia	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 787-9+2 others
British Airways	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777-300ER+5 others
Lufthansa	2-4 times a week	Boeing 747-8+3 others
Etihad Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9
Qatar Airways	Every 1-2 weeks	Airbus A350-900+1 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A380-800+1 others

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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
ONE	Every 2-4 weeks	SEASPAN TOKYO+3 others
Maersk	Every 2-4 weeks	MAERSK VILNIUS+8 others
Hapag-Lloyd	Every 2-4 weeks	IRENES RESOLVE+3 others
MSC	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC BRANKA+23 others
MACS Maritime	Every 2-4 weeks	GOLDEN KAROO+4 others

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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
CNC Line	Every 2-4 weeks	HOPE ISLAND
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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
ONE	Every 1-2 weeks	SEASPAN TOKYO+11 others
Hapag-Lloyd	Every 1-2 weeks	IRENES RESOLVE+35 others
Maersk	Every 2-4 weeks	MAERSK VILNIUS+14 others
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Durban to Rotterdam

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Maputo to Genoa

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