Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between South Africa and China is 19 days 2h. Ships depart from Ngqura (ZANGQ) and arrive at Qingdao (CNQDG) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Ngqura (ZANGQ) and arrive into Qingdao (CNQDG) around 19 days 2h later. These services are operated by MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from South Africa to China takes around 17h 45m. Flights depart from OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and arrive at Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between South Africa and China?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) depart 2-4 times a day. These flights are serviced by Air China, Emirates, Cathay Pacific, Ethiopian Airlines, EgyptAir, Air Algerie, Lufthansa, KLM and Air France and the typical transit time is around 17h 45m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between South Africa and China. Cargo flights depart from OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and arrive at Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) with departures 2-4 times a week and a average flight time of around 17h 45m. Ethiopian Airlines, Lufthansa and Air France operates Boeing 737 Freighter, Boeing 777-200F Freighter, Boeing 777-200F Freighter and Boeing 777-200F Freighter on this route.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between South Africa and China by cargo ship is 8,328 Nautical Miles (15,424 Kilometres / 9,584 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Ngqura (ZANGQ) and Qingdao (CNQDG).

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between South Africa and China by air is around 11,708 Kilometres (7,275 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.09t CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from South Africa to China. 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 China?

Accepted Answer

308kg - 940kg CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from South Africa to China. 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
Air China	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A380-800+1 others
Cathay Pacific	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+2 others
Ethiopian AirlinesF	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 737 Freighter+4 others
EgyptAir	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-300+1 others
Air Algerie	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-200
LufthansaF	Every 4-6 weeks	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+3 others
KLM	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777-200 / 200ER+2 others
Air FranceF	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+2 others

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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
MSC	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC Bettina+25 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
COSCO	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO ASHDOD+20 others
OOCL	Every 2-4 weeks	DOLPHIN II+11 others
MSC	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC FLORENTINA+34 others
Evergreen	Every 2-4 weeks	ITAL USODIMARE+30 others
ONE	Every 2-4 weeks	NYK FUJI+20 others

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South Africa to China By Air freight, Cargo ship or Road

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