Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between South Africa and Cameroon is 20 days 5h. Ships depart from Port Elizabeth (ZAPLZ) and arrive at Kribi (CMKBI) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Port Elizabeth (ZAPLZ) and arrive into Kribi (CMKBI) around 20 days 5h later. These services are operated by Hapag-Lloyd.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from South Africa to Cameroon takes around 11h 59m. Flights depart from OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and arrive at Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport (NSI).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between South Africa and Cameroon?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport (NSI) depart 1-2 times a week. These flights are serviced by Afrijet Business Services and the typical transit time is around 11h 59m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

How long does it take to ship cargo from South Africa to Cameroon by road?

Accepted Answer

It will typically take around 4 days 5h to send cargo via road from South Africa and Cameroon. This duration does not factor in traffic, weather or other delays that may occur on route.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between South Africa and Cameroon by cargo ship is 3,353 Nautical Miles (6,211 Kilometres / 3,859 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Port Elizabeth (ZAPLZ) and Kribi (CMKBI).

Question 8

What is the distance by road between South Africa to Cameroon?

Accepted Answer

The distance between South Africa and Cameroon by road is 6,502 Kilometres (4,040 Miles) and will typically take around 4 days 5h to drive (exluding including traffic and local conditions).

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between South Africa and Cameroon by air is around 4,020 Kilometres (2,498 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport (NSI).

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

684kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from South Africa to Cameroon. 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 11

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from South Africa to Cameroon?

Accepted Answer

319kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from South Africa to Cameroon. 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
Afrijet Business Services	1-2 times a week	Airbus A320+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Afrijet Business Services	1-2 times a week	Airbus A320+1 others
Ethiopian Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+5 others
RwandAir	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737-800+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
SAT → WNF → AWA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
IAS	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
ANGOLA → AFL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MIDAS1 / MESAWA → ASAFGR / FEW6	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Maersk, CMA CGM
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South Africa to Cameroon By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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South Africa to Cameroon by Air freight

Quickest air route

OR Tambo International Airport to Yaoundé Nsimalen International Airport

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OR Tambo International Airport to Douala International Airport

South Africa to Cameroon by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Port Elizabeth to Kribi

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Cape Town to Kribi

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Ngqura / Coega to Kribi

South Africa to Cameroon by Road

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