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 43 days. Ships depart from Port Elizabeth (ZAPLZ) and arrive at Turbo (COTRB) 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 Port Elizabeth (ZAPLZ) and arrive into Turbo (COTRB) around 43 days later. These services are operated by Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk and Maersk.

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 21h 10m. Flights depart from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and arrive at El Dorado International Airport (BOG).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between South Africa and Colombia?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and El Dorado International Airport (BOG) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by LATAM Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and Turkish Airlines and the typical transit time is around 21h 10m.

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 2-4 times a week and a average flight time of around 1 day 2h. 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 11,001 Nautical Miles (20,374 Kilometres / 12,660 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Port Elizabeth (ZAPLZ) and Turbo (COTRB).

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 10,701 Kilometres (6,649 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and El Dorado International Airport (BOG).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.91t 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

565kg 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
LATAM Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+1 others
Delta Air Lines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900+2 others
United Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+1 others
Turkish Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Martinair HollandFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 747-400 Freighter
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
WAF7 → TA12 → CAX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
WAF7 → Ecumed → CAX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
WAF7 → TA10 → CAX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
WAF7 → ME2 → CAX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
WAF7 → ME1 → CAX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
WAF7 → Neo Samba → CAX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
WAF7 → AE2 → CAX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
WAF7 → FEW2 → CAX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
WAF7 → Neo Samba → CAX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk

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South Africa to Colombia By Air freight, Container ship or Road

South Africa to Colombia by Air freight

Quickest air route

Cape Town International Airport to El Dorado International Airport

Cargo flights

OR Tambo International Airport to El Dorado International Airport

South Africa to Colombia by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Port Elizabeth to Turbo

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