Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between South Africa and Guatemala is 46 days 5h. Ships depart from Durban (ZADUR) and arrive at Santo Tomas de Castilla (GTSTC) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Durban (ZADUR) and arrive into Santo Tomas de Castilla (GTSTC) around 46 days 5h later. These services are operated by Maersk, Maersk and Maersk.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from South Africa to Guatemala takes around 1 day 1h. Flights depart from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and arrive at La Aurora Airport (GUA).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between South Africa and Guatemala?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and La Aurora Airport (GUA) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Delta Air Lines and United Airlines and the typical transit time is around 1 day 1h.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between South Africa and Guatemala by cargo ship is 9,697 Nautical Miles (17,959 Kilometres / 11,159 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Durban (ZADUR) and Santo Tomas de Castilla (GTSTC).

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between South Africa and Guatemala by air is around 15,314 Kilometres (9,515 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and La Aurora Airport (GUA).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.71t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from South Africa to Guatemala. 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 Guatemala?

Accepted Answer

659kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from South Africa to Guatemala. 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	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900+1 others
United Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
WAFEX → North Sea → SAE	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
WAFEX → LAG → SAE	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
WAFEX → Zarate Feeder → SAE	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
SAECS → Ecumed → WCCA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
More Details	See carrier information, sailing schedules and estimated emissions

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

South Africa to Guatemala by Air freight

Quickest air route

Cape Town International Airport to La Aurora Airport

South Africa to Guatemala by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Durban to Santo Tomas de Castilla

Most frequent

Cape Town to Puerto Quetzal

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