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Q: How long does it take to ship cargo from Melbourne to Cape Town by sea?

The shortest transit time by sea between Melbourne and Cape Town is 31 days 10h. Ships depart from Fremantle (AUFRE) and arrive at Cape Town (ZACPT).

Q: How regularly do container ships travel between Melbourne and Cape Town?

There are scheduled ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Fremantle (AUFRE) and arrive into Cape Town (ZACPT) around 31 days 10h later. These voyages are serviced by CMA CGM and Cosco Shipping Lines.

Q: How long does it take to send cargo from Melbourne to Cape Town by air freight?

The quickest flight from Melbourne to Cape Town takes around 2 days 10h. Flights depart from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) and arrive at OR Tambo International Airport (JNB).

Q: How often do planes fly between Melbourne and Cape Town?

Scheduled flights between Melbourne International Airport (MEL) and OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) depart once a week. These flights are serviced by Qantas and the typical transit time is around 2 days 10h.

Q: Do dedicated cargo planes fly between Melbourne and Cape Town?

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Melbourne and Cape Town. There are regular passenger aircraft however and they might be able to accommodate your cargo depending on its dimensions and weight.

By Air freight, Cargo ship or Road

See the best way to ship your freight from Melbourne, Australia to Cape Town, South Africa by various transport modes including Air, Sea and Road. Compare freight rates, transit times, route options and much more.

Melbourne to Cape Town by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Melbourne to Cape Town by plane will take about 2 days 10h and departs from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) and arrives into OR Tambo International Airport (JNB). There are flights departing once a week on this route. Qantas is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing once a week.

Quickest air route

Melbourne International Airport to OR Tambo International Airport

Departs from

MEL

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Arrives at

JNB

2 days 10h

Once a week

1 x transfer

Shipment overview

Operating carrier	Frequency	Aircraft types
Qantas	Once a week	Widebody

Closest airports

Adelaide International Airport to Cape Town International Airport

Departs from

ADL

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Arrives at

CPT

2 days 13h

2-4 times a week

1 x transfer

Shipment overview

Operating carrier	Frequency	Aircraft types
Qatar Airways	2-4 times a week	Widebody

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Melbourne to Cape Town by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Melbourne to Cape Town by ship will take about 31 days 10h and departs from Fremantle (AUFRE) and arrives into Cape Town (ZACPT). There are boats departing every 2-4 weeks on this route. CMA CGM is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with boats departing every 2-4 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Fremantle to Cape Town

Port of loading

AUFRE

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Port of discharge

ZACPT

31 days 10h

Every 2-4 weeks

1 x transfer

Shipment overview

Operating carrier	Frequency	Vessels
CMA CGM	Every 2-4 weeks	APL PHOENIX+3 more
Cosco Shipping Lines	N/A	COSCO ROTTERDAM+1 more

Closest seaports

Port of Brisbane to Cape Town

Port of loading

AUBNE

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Port of discharge

ZACPT

36 days 21h

Every 1-2 weeks

1 x transfer

Shipment overview

Operating carrier	Frequency	Vessels
CMA CGM	Every 2-4 weeks	APL HOUSTON+2 more
Hapag-Lloyd	Every 2-4 weeks	Sydney Express
Maersk Line	Every 2-4 weeks	MAERSK SEOUL

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How long does it take to ship cargo from Melbourne to Cape Town by sea?

How regularly do container ships travel between Melbourne and Cape Town?

How long does it take to send cargo from Melbourne to Cape Town by air freight?

How often do planes fly between Melbourne and Cape Town?

Do dedicated cargo planes fly between Melbourne and Cape Town?

Melbourne to Cape Town

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Melbourne to Cape Town by Air freight

Quickest air route

Melbourne International Airport to OR Tambo International Airport

Closest airports

Adelaide International Airport to Cape Town International Airport

Melbourne to Cape Town by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Fremantle to Cape Town

Closest seaports

Port of Brisbane to Cape Town

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