Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between South Africa and Colombia is 25 days 2h. Ships depart from Ngqura / Coega (ZANGQ) and arrive at Cartagena (COCTG) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Ngqura / Coega (ZANGQ) and arrive into Cartagena (COCTG) around 25 days 2h later. These services are operated by MSC, MSC and MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from South Africa to Colombia takes around 1 day 2h. Flights depart from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and arrive at Rafael Nuñez International Airport (CTG).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between South Africa and Colombia?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Rafael Nuñez International Airport (CTG) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Delta Air Lines and the typical transit time is around 1 day 2h.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between South Africa and Colombia. Cargo flights depart from OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and arrive at El Dorado International Airport (BOG) with departures 1-2 times a week and a average flight time of around 1 day 4h. Martinair Holland operates  on this route.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between South Africa and Colombia by cargo ship is 8,850 Nautical Miles (16,389 Kilometres / 10,184 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Ngqura / Coega (ZANGQ) and Cartagena (COCTG).

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between South Africa and Colombia by air is around 15,843 Kilometres (9,844 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Rafael Nuñez International Airport (CTG).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

2.04t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from South Africa to Colombia. 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 Colombia?

Accepted Answer

616kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from South Africa to Colombia. 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
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Martinair HollandFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 747-400 Freighter
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Indus Express → USA to SAEC String 1 → NWC-USA-SAWC	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
Indus Express → USA to SAEC String 1 → Gulf to SAEC String2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
Indus Express → USA to SAEC String 1 → Gulf to SAEC String1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
SAX → SWX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
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South Africa to Colombia By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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South Africa to Colombia by Air freight

Quickest air route

Cape Town International Airport to Rafael Nuñez International Airport

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OR Tambo International Airport to El Dorado International Airport

South Africa to Colombia by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Ngqura / Coega to Cartagena

Most frequent

Cape Town to Buenaventura

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