Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between South Africa and Argentina is 39 days 2h. Ships depart from Durban (ZADUR) and arrive at Mar del Plata (ARMDQ) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Durban (ZADUR) and arrive into Mar del Plata (ARMDQ) around 39 days 2h later. These services are operated by Maersk.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from South Africa to Argentina takes around 17h 45m. Flights depart from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and arrive at Minister Pistarini International Airport (EZE).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between South Africa and Argentina?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Minister Pistarini International Airport (EZE) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by LATAM Airlines and the typical transit time is around 17h 45m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between South Africa and Argentina by cargo ship is 5,373 Nautical Miles (9,951 Kilometres / 6,183 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Durban (ZADUR) and Mar del Plata (ARMDQ).

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between South Africa and Argentina by air is around 8,083 Kilometres (5,023 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Minister Pistarini International Airport (EZE).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.03t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from South Africa to Argentina. 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 South Africa to Argentina?

Accepted Answer

424kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from South Africa to Argentina. 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	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
LATAM Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+2 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
WAFEX → Neo Samba → U48	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
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South Africa to Argentina By Air freight, Container ship or Road

South Africa to Argentina by Air freight

Quickest air route

Cape Town International Airport to Minister Pistarini International Airport

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Durban to Mar del Plata

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