Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from South Africa to Latvia takes around 18h 44m. Flights depart from OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and arrive at Riga International Airport (RIX).

Question 2

How often do planes fly between South Africa and Latvia?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Riga International Airport (RIX) depart 1-2 times a week. These flights are serviced by Lufthansa, British Airways and Turkish Airlines and the typical transit time is around 18h 44m.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between South Africa and Latvia. Cargo flights depart from OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and arrive at Riga International Airport (RIX) with departures Every 4-6 weeks and a average flight time of around 18h 44m. Turkish Airlines operates Airbus A330 Freighter on this route.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between South Africa and Latvia by air is around 9,961 Kilometres (6,189 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Riga International Airport (RIX).

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

427kg - 586kg CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from South Africa to Latvia. 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+3 others
British Airways	Every 2-4 weeks	Boeing 777-300ER+4 others
Turkish AirlinesF	Every 4-6 weeks	Airbus A330 Freighter+4 others
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