Shenzhen to Durban By Air freight, Container ship or Road
See the best way to ship your freight from Shenzhen, China to Durban, South Africa by Air, Sea and Road. Compare transit times, frequency, emissions, sailing schedules and much more.
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Air Freight
Hong Kong International Airport to King Shaka International Airport
Duration / Frequency
23hrs, 1-2 times a day
Emissions
676kg CO₂e
Container Ship
Shekou to Durban
Duration / Frequency
20 days 20h, 2-4 times a week
Emissions
1.63t CO₂e
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Shenzhen to Durban by Air freight
The quickest way to get from Shenzhen to Durban by plane will take about 23hrs and departs from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and arrives into King Shaka International Airport (DUR). There are flights departing 1-2 times a day on this route. Emirates is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing every 1-2 days.
Quickest air route
Hong Kong International Airport to King Shaka International Airport
The quickest way to get from Shenzhen to Durban by ship will take about 20 days 20h and departs from Shekou (CNSHK) and arrives into Durban (ZADUR). There are vessels departing 2-4 times a week on this route. CMA CGM is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing 1-2 times a week.
More about shipping cargo and freight from Shenzhen to Durban by Air, Ocean and Road
The shortest shipping time by sea between Shenzhen and Durban is 20 days 20h. Ships depart from Shekou (CNSHK) and arrive at Durban (ZADUR) with scheduled departures 2-4 times a week.
There are scheduled container ships that depart 2-4 times a week from Shekou (CNSHK) and arrive into Durban (ZADUR) around 20 days 20h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM and COSCO.
The quickest flight from Shenzhen to Durban takes around 23hrs. Flights depart from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and arrive at King Shaka International Airport (DUR).
Scheduled flights between Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and King Shaka International Airport (DUR) depart 1-2 times a day. These flights are serviced by Emirates and Turkish Airlines and the typical transit time is around 23hrs.
No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Shenzhen and Durban. There are regular passenger aircraft however and they might be able to accommodate your cargo depending on its dimensions and weight.
The distance between Shenzhen and Durban by cargo ship is 6,469 Nautical Miles (11,981 Kilometres / 7,444 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Yantian (CNYTN) and Durban (ZADUR).
The distance between Shenzhen and Durban by air is around 12,767 Kilometres (7,933 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) and King Shaka International Airport (DUR).
1.03t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Shenzhen to Durban. 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.
588kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Shenzhen to Durban. 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.
