Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between South Africa and Chile is 52 days 17h. Ships depart from Port Elizabeth (ZAPLZ) and arrive at San Antonio (CLSAI) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Port Elizabeth (ZAPLZ) and arrive into San Antonio (CLSAI) around 52 days 17h later. These services are operated by Maersk and Maersk.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from South Africa to Chile takes around 19hrs. Flights depart from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and arrive at Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between South Africa and Chile?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by LATAM Airlines and the typical transit time is around 19hrs.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between South Africa and Chile. 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 Chile by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between South Africa and Chile by cargo ship is 13,532 Nautical Miles (25,062 Kilometres / 15,573 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Port Elizabeth (ZAPLZ) and San Antonio (CLSAI).

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between South Africa and Chile by air is around 8,976 Kilometres (5,578 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

2.52t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from South Africa to Chile. 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 Chile?

Accepted Answer

439kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from South Africa to Chile. 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+3 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
WAF7 → Neo Samba → CONOSUR	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
WAF7 → NEO BOSSA NOVA → CONOSUR	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
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South Africa to Chile By Air freight, Container ship or Road

South Africa to Chile by Air freight

Quickest air route

Cape Town International Airport to Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport

South Africa to Chile by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Port Elizabeth to San Antonio

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