Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between South Africa and Estonia is 39 days 2h. Ships depart from Port Elizabeth (ZAPLZ) and arrive at Muuga (EEMUG) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Port Elizabeth (ZAPLZ) and arrive into Muuga (EEMUG) around 39 days 2h later. These services are operated by Maersk, Maersk, Maersk and Maersk.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from South Africa to Estonia takes around 19hrs. Flights depart from OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and arrive at Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport (TLL).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between South Africa and Estonia?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport (TLL) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Lufthansa and the typical transit time is around 19hrs.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between South Africa and Estonia by cargo ship is 7,959 Nautical Miles (14,740 Kilometres / 9,159 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Port Elizabeth (ZAPLZ) and Muuga (EEMUG).

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between South Africa and Estonia by air is around 10,172 Kilometres (6,320 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport (TLL).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.38t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from South Africa to Estonia. 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 Estonia?

Accepted Answer

672kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from South Africa to Estonia. 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
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 747-8+5 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
WAF7 → AE1 → N24	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
WAF7 → AE2 → N24	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
WAF10 → AE1 → N24	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
WAF7 → Jeddah 1 → N24	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk

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

South Africa to Estonia by Air freight

Quickest air route

OR Tambo International Airport to Lennart Meri Tallinn Airport

South Africa to Estonia by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Port Elizabeth to Muuga

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