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Melbourne to Durban

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

The shortest transit time by sea between Melbourne and Durban is 31 days 14h. Ships depart from Fremantle (AUFRE) and arrive at Durban (ZADUR).

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

There are scheduled ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Fremantle (AUFRE) and arrive into Durban (ZADUR) around 31 days 14h later. These voyages are serviced by Ocean Network Express and Cosco Shipping Lines.

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

The quickest flight from Melbourne to Durban takes around 2 days 3h. Flights depart from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) and arrive at OR Tambo International Airport (JNB).

Q: How often do planes fly between Melbourne and Durban?

Scheduled flights between Melbourne International Airport (MEL) and OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) depart every 1-2 weeks. These flights are serviced by Qantas and the typical transit time is around 2 days 3h.

Q: Do dedicated cargo planes fly between Melbourne and Durban?

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Melbourne and Durban. 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 Durban, South Africa by various transport modes including Air, Sea and Road. Compare freight rates, transit times, route options and much more.

Melbourne to Durban by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Melbourne to Durban by plane will take about 2 days 3h and departs from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) and arrives into OR Tambo International Airport (JNB). There are flights departing every 1-2 weeks on this route. Qantas is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest air route

Melbourne International Airport to OR Tambo International Airport

Departs from

MEL

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Arrives at

JNB

2 days 3h

Every 1-2 weeks

1 x transfer

Shipment overview

Operating carrier	Frequency	Aircraft types
Qantas	Every 1-2 weeks	Widebody

Closest airports

Melbourne International Airport to King Shaka International Airport

Departs from

MEL

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Arrives at

DUR

2 days 4h

1-2 times a day

1 x transfer

Shipment overview

Operating carrier	Frequency	Aircraft types
Emirates	1-2 times a day	Widebody

Most frequent

Adelaide International Airport to OR Tambo International Airport

Departs from

ADL

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Arrives at

JNB

2 days 11h

Every few hours

1 x transfer

Shipment overview

Operating carrier	Frequency	Aircraft types
Qantas	Every few hours	Narrowbody

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Melbourne to Durban by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Melbourne to Durban by ship will take about 31 days 14h and departs from Fremantle (AUFRE) and arrives into Durban (ZADUR). There are boats departing every 1-2 weeks on this route. Ocean Network Express is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with boats departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Fremantle to Durban

Port of loading

AUFRE

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Port of discharge

ZADUR

31 days 14h

Every 1-2 weeks

1 x transfer

Shipment overview

Operating carrier	Frequency	Vessels
Ocean Network Express	Every 1-2 weeks	MARGARET RIVER BRIDGE+1 more
Cosco Shipping Lines	N/A	COSCO ROTTERDAM+1 more

Closest seaports

Adelaide to Durban

Port of loading

AUADL

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Port of discharge

ZADUR

37 days 20h

Every 2-4 weeks

2 x transfers

Shipment overview

Operating carrier	Frequency	Vessels
Cosco Shipping Lines	Every 2-4 weeks	SEASPAN NEW DELHI

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

How often do planes fly between Melbourne and Durban?

Do dedicated cargo planes fly between Melbourne and Durban?

Melbourne to Durban

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Melbourne to Durban by Air freight

Quickest air route

Melbourne International Airport to OR Tambo International Airport

Closest airports

Melbourne International Airport to King Shaka International Airport

Most frequent

Adelaide International Airport to OR Tambo International Airport

Melbourne to Durban by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Fremantle to Durban

Closest seaports

Adelaide to Durban

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