Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Libya to South Africa by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Libya and South Africa is 34 days 15h. Ships depart from Tripoli (LYTIP) and arrive at Durban (ZADUR) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Libya and South Africa?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Tripoli (LYTIP) and arrive into Durban (ZADUR) around 34 days 15h later. These services are operated by CNC Line.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Libya to South Africa by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Libya to South Africa takes around 16h 31m. Flights depart from Benina International Airport (BEN) and arrive at OR Tambo International Airport (JNB).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Libya and South Africa?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Benina International Airport (BEN) and OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by EgyptAir and the typical transit time is around 16h 31m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Libya and South Africa?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Libya and South Africa. Cargo flights depart from Misrata International Airport (MRA) and arrive at OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) with departures Every 1-2 weeks and a average flight time of around 17h 8m. EgyptAir operates Boeing 737-800 Freighter (winglets) on this route.

Question 6

How long does it take to ship cargo from Libya to South Africa by road?

Accepted Answer

It will typically take around 6 days 22h to send cargo via road from Libya and South Africa. This duration does not factor in traffic, weather or other delays that may occur on route.

Question 7

What is the distance between Libya to South Africa by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Libya and South Africa by cargo ship is 7,404 Nautical Miles (13,713 Kilometres / 8,521 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Tripoli (LYTIP) and Durban (ZADUR).

Question 8

What is the distance by road between Libya to South Africa?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Libya and South Africa by road is 11,317 Kilometres (7,032 Miles) and will typically take around 6 days 22h to drive (exluding including traffic and local conditions).

Question 9

What is the distance between Libya to South Africa by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Libya and South Africa by air is around 7,345 Kilometres (4,564 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Benina International Airport (BEN) and OR Tambo International Airport (JNB).

Question 10

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Libya to South Africa by sea?

Accepted Answer

1.36t CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Libya to South Africa. 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 Libya to South Africa?

Accepted Answer

379kg CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Libya to South Africa. 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
EgyptAir	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737-800+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Aircraft types
EgyptAirF	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 737-800 Freighter (winglets)+2 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
CNC Line	Every 2-4 weeks	SC MEDFORD+2 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
MSC	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC AMANDA F+31 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
Truck Operator	N/A	Truck 40T
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Libya to South Africa By Air freight, Cargo ship or Road

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