Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Quito to Cape Town by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Quito and Cape Town is 40 days 2h. Ships depart from Guayaquil (ECGYE) and arrive at Ngqura (ZANGQ) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Guayaquil (ECGYE) and arrive into Ngqura (ZANGQ) around 40 days 2h later. These services are operated by Maersk.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Quito to Cape Town takes around 2 days 3h. Flights depart from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) and arrive at Cape Town International Airport (CPT).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Quito and Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) depart 1-2 times a week. These flights are serviced by Delta Air Lines and the typical transit time is around 2 days 3h.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Quito and Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Quito and Cape Town. Cargo flights depart from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) and arrive at OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) with departures 2-4 times a week and a average flight time of around 2 days 17h. Martinair Holland operates Boeing 747-400 Freighter on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Quito to Cape Town by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Quito and Cape Town by cargo ship is 11,456 Nautical Miles (21,216 Kilometres / 13,183 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Guayaquil (ECGYE) and Ngqura (ZANGQ).

Question 7

What is the distance between Quito to Cape Town by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Quito and Cape Town by air is around 16,955 Kilometres (10,535 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Quito to Cape Town by sea?

Accepted Answer

1.72t CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Quito to Cape Town. 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 Quito to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

494kg CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Quito to Cape Town. 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
Delta Air Lines	1-2 times a week	Boeing 767-300 (winglets)+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Aircraft types
Martinair HollandF	2-4 times a week	Boeing 747-400 Freighter
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 767-300 (winglets)+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
Maersk	Every 2-4 weeks	SAFMARINE NOMAZWE+52 others
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Quito to Cape Town By Air freight, Cargo ship or Road

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