Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between South Africa and Norway is 29 days 14h. Ships depart from Port Elizabeth (ZAPLZ) and arrive at Kristiansand (NOKRS) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Port Elizabeth (ZAPLZ) and arrive into Kristiansand (NOKRS) around 29 days 14h later. These services are operated by MSC and MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from South Africa to Norway takes around 18h 29m. Flights depart from OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and arrive at Kristiansand Airport, Kjevik (KRS).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between South Africa and Norway?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Kristiansand Airport, Kjevik (KRS) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by KLM and the typical transit time is around 18h 29m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between South Africa and Norway. Cargo flights depart from OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and arrive at Oslo Airport, Gardermoen (OSL) with departures 2-4 times a week and a average flight time of around 18h 50m. Cargolux operates  on this route.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between South Africa and Norway by cargo ship is 7,246 Nautical Miles (13,419 Kilometres / 8,338 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Port Elizabeth (ZAPLZ) and Kristiansand (NOKRS).

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between South Africa and Norway by air is around 9,718 Kilometres (6,038 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Kristiansand Airport, Kjevik (KRS).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.09t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from South Africa to Norway. 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 Norway?

Accepted Answer

738kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from South Africa to Norway. 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
KLM	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
CargoluxFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NWC MOR WAF → → Norway Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC MOR WAF → Albatros → Norway Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NWC to SAF → BAL06	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC to SAF → BAL06	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
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South Africa to Norway By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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South Africa to Norway by Air freight

Quickest air route

OR Tambo International Airport to Kristiansand Airport, Kjevik

Cargo flights

OR Tambo International Airport to Oslo Airport, Gardermoen

South Africa to Norway by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Port Elizabeth to Kristiansand

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Durban to Oslo

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