Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from South Africa to Iceland takes around 20h 24m. Flights depart from OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and arrive at Keflavik International Airport (KEF).

Question 2

How often do planes fly between South Africa and Iceland?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Keflavik International Airport (KEF) depart every 1-2 weeks. These flights are serviced by Lufthansa and British Airways and the typical transit time is around 20h 24m.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between South Africa and Iceland. There are regular passenger aircraft however and they might be able to accommodate your cargo depending on its dimensions and weight.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between South Africa and Iceland by air is around 11,091 Kilometres (6,892 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Keflavik International Airport (KEF).

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

574kg - 581kg CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from South Africa to Iceland. 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
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 747-8+4 others
British Airways	Every 2-4 weeks	Boeing 777-300ER+4 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Aircraft types
Edelweiss Air	1-2 times a week	Airbus A340-300+1 others
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 weeks	Airbus A340-300+4 others
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