Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between South Africa and Libya is 34 days 3h. Ships depart from Cape Town (ZACPT) and arrive at Tripoli (LYTIP) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Cape Town (ZACPT) and arrive into Tripoli (LYTIP) around 34 days 3h later. These services are operated by MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from South Africa to Libya takes around 16h 24m. Flights depart from OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and arrive at Benina International Airport (BEN).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between South Africa and Libya?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Benina International Airport (BEN) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by EgyptAir and the typical transit time is around 16h 24m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between South Africa and Libya. Cargo flights depart from OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and arrive at Mitiga International Airport (MJI) with departures Every 1-2 days and a average flight time of around 17h 16m. EgyptAir operates  on this route.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

It will typically take around 6 days 22h to send cargo via road from South Africa and Libya. 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 Libya by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between South Africa and Libya by cargo ship is 7,075 Nautical Miles (13,102 Kilometres / 8,141 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Cape Town (ZACPT) and Tripoli (LYTIP).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between South Africa and Libya by road is 11,337 Kilometres (7,044 Miles) and will typically take around 6 days 22h to drive (exluding including traffic and local conditions).

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between South Africa and Libya by air is around 7,355 Kilometres (4,570 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Benina International Airport (BEN).

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

1.51t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from South Africa to Libya. 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 Libya?

Accepted Answer

458kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from South Africa to Libya. 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
EgyptAir	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-200 Freighter+3 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
EgyptAirFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-200 Freighter+3 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Turkish Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+5 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NWC to SAF → West Med to West Africa → LIBYA I	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Vehicles
Truck Operator	N/A	Truck 40T
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South Africa to Libya By Air freight, Container ship or Road

South Africa to Libya by Air freight

Quickest air route

OR Tambo International Airport to Benina International Airport

Cargo flights

OR Tambo International Airport to Mitiga International Airport

Most frequent

Cape Town International Airport to Mitiga International Airport

South Africa to Libya by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Cape Town to Tripoli

South Africa to Libya by Road

Quickest road route

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