Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between South Africa and India is 17 days 12h. Ships depart from Durban (ZADUR) and arrive at Vizhinjam (INVZJ) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Durban (ZADUR) and arrive into Vizhinjam (INVZJ) around 17 days 12h later. These services are operated by MSC and MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from South Africa to India takes around 14h 55m. Flights depart from OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and arrive at Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between South Africa and India?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) depart every few hours. These flights are serviced by Air Tanzania, Kenya Airways, Air Mauritius, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, Emirates, Qatar Airways and EgyptAir and the typical transit time is around 14h 55m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between South Africa and India. Cargo flights depart from OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and arrive at Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM) with departures 2-4 times a day and a average flight time of around 14h 55m. Ethiopian Airlines operates  on this route.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between South Africa and India by cargo ship is 4,150 Nautical Miles (7,687 Kilometres / 4,776 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Durban (ZADUR) and Vizhinjam (INVZJ).

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between South Africa and India by air is around 7,128 Kilometres (4,429 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport (BOM).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

489kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from South Africa to India. 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 India?

Accepted Answer

351kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from South Africa to India. 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
Air Tanzania	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787+1 others
Kenya Airways	1-2 times a day	Embraer 190+2 others
Air Mauritius	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900+1 others
Ethiopian AirlinesFreighter	2-4 times a day	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+7 others
Etihad Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+1 others
Emirates	2-4 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+3 others
Qatar Airways	1-2 times a week	Boeing 787-9+3 others
EgyptAir	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-300+3 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Etihad Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+2 others
Emirates	2-4 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Air Mauritius	Every 1-2 weeks	Airbus A350-900+1 others
Ethiopian Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+6 others
Qatar Airways	1-2 times a day	Boeing 787-9+3 others
EgyptAir	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-300+2 others
Singapore Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+2 others
Swiss	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A340-300+1 others
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 747-8+1 others
Cathay Pacific	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+3 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Ingwe → Colombo/Haldia	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
Ingwe → IOR3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MIDAS2 / SAI / PROTEA / MISA / CMA - MIDAS2 \| DAL - SAI \| ML - PROTEA \| UAFL - MISA	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, CNC Line, CMA CGM, RCL, DAL, UAFL
MIAX / AIM	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Hapag-Lloyd
MSC - Ingwe → CIX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
Ingwe → IPAK	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
Ingwe → IPAK	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MIDAS1 / MESAWA	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, Maersk
IAS	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
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South Africa to India By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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South Africa to India by Air freight

Quickest air route

OR Tambo International Airport to Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport

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OR Tambo International Airport to Indira Gandhi International Airport

South Africa to India by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Durban to Vizhinjam

Cargo flights

Durban to Nhava Sheva

Most frequent

Cape Town to Mundra

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