Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between South Africa and Ethiopia is 23 days 1h. Ships depart from Ngqura (ZANGQ) and arrive at Djibouti (DJJIB) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Ngqura (ZANGQ) and arrive into Djibouti (DJJIB) around 23 days 1h later. These services are operated by MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from South Africa to Ethiopia takes around 5h 25m. Flights depart from OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and arrive at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between South Africa and Ethiopia?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) depart daily. These flights are serviced by Ethiopian Airlines and Kenya Airways and the typical transit time is around 5h 25m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between South Africa and Ethiopia. Cargo flights depart from OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and arrive at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) with departures Daily and a average flight time of around 5h 25m. Ethiopian Airlines and Kenya Airways operates Boeing 737 Freighter, Boeing 777-200F Freighter and Boeing 737-300 Freighter on this route.

Question 6

How long does it take to ship cargo from South Africa to Ethiopia by road?

Accepted Answer

It will typically take around 3 days 13h to send cargo via road from South Africa and Ethiopia. This duration does not factor in traffic, weather or other delays that may occur on route.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between South Africa and Ethiopia by cargo ship is 6,389 Nautical Miles (11,832 Kilometres / 7,352 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Ngqura (ZANGQ) and Djibouti (DJJIB).

Question 8

What is the distance by road between South Africa to Ethiopia?

Accepted Answer

The distance between South Africa and Ethiopia by road is 6,256 Kilometres (3,887 Miles) and will typically take around 3 days 13h to drive (exluding including traffic and local conditions).

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between South Africa and Ethiopia by air is around 4,068 Kilometres (2,528 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD).

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

853kg CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from South Africa to Ethiopia. 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 11

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from South Africa to Ethiopia?

Accepted Answer

62kg - 282kg CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from South Africa to Ethiopia. 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
Ethiopian AirlinesF	Daily	Boeing 737 Freighter+6 others
Kenya AirwaysF	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 737-300 Freighter+4 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Aircraft types
Ethiopian Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 787-9
Kenya Airways	2-4 times a week	Embraer 190+2 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
MSC	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC Bettina+6 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
Maersk	Every 1-2 weeks	LEONIDIO+27 others
MSC	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC Radiant III+13 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
Truck Operator	N/A	Truck 40T
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