Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between South Africa and Bangladesh is 18 days 5h. Ships depart from Ngqura (ZANGQ) and arrive at Chittagong (BDCGP) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Ngqura (ZANGQ) and arrive into Chittagong (BDCGP) around 18 days 5h later. These services are operated by MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from South Africa to Bangladesh takes around 18h 52m. Flights depart from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) and arrive at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between South Africa and Bangladesh?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between King Shaka International Airport (DUR) and Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) depart 1-2 times a day. These flights are serviced by Emirates and Turkish Airlines and the typical transit time is around 18h 52m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between South Africa and Bangladesh. Cargo flights depart from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and arrive at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC) with departures Every 1-2 weeks and a average flight time of around 20hrs. Qatar Airways operates Boeing 747-400 Freighter and Boeing 777-200F Freighter on this route.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between South Africa and Bangladesh by cargo ship is 5,529 Nautical Miles (10,240 Kilometres / 6,363 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Ngqura (ZANGQ) and Chittagong (BDCGP).

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between South Africa and Bangladesh by air is around 10,163 Kilometres (6,315 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between King Shaka International Airport (DUR) and Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport (DAC).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

804kg - 996kg CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from South Africa to Bangladesh. 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 Bangladesh?

Accepted Answer

402kg - 593kg CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from South Africa to Bangladesh. 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
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER
Turkish Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Aircraft types
Emirates	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER
Qatar AirwaysF	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+6 others
Singapore Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900+2 others
Turkish Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+1 others

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Operating carriers	Departs	Aircraft types
Qatar AirwaysF	Every 4-6 weeks	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+6 others
Cathay PacificF	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+3 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
MSC	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC Bettina+33 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
MSC	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC FLORENTINA+43 others
OOCL	Every 1-2 weeks	DOLPHIN II+1 others
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South Africa to Bangladesh By Air freight, Cargo ship or Road

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South Africa to Bangladesh by Air freight

Quickest air route

King Shaka International Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport

Most frequent

Cape Town International Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport

Cargo flights

OR Tambo International Airport to Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport

South Africa to Bangladesh by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Ngqura to Chittagong

Most frequent

Durban to Chittagong

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