Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between South Africa and Oman is 43 days 7h. Ships depart from Ngqura / Coega (ZANGQ) and arrive at Salalah (OMSLL) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Ngqura / Coega (ZANGQ) and arrive into Salalah (OMSLL) around 43 days 7h later. These services are operated by MSC, MSC, MSC and MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from South Africa to Oman takes around 15h 11m. Flights depart from OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and arrive at Muscat International Airport (MCT).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between South Africa and Oman?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Muscat International Airport (MCT) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Etihad Airways, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, Qatar Airways and EgyptAir and the typical transit time is around 15h 11m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between South Africa and Oman by cargo ship is 10,151 Nautical Miles (18,799 Kilometres / 11,681 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Ngqura / Coega (ZANGQ) and Salalah (OMSLL).

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between South Africa and Oman by air is around 6,689 Kilometres (4,156 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Muscat International Airport (MCT).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.42t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from South Africa to Oman. 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 Oman?

Accepted Answer

332kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from South Africa to Oman. 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
Etihad Airways	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+2 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
Ethiopian Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+6 others
Qatar Airways	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+4 others
EgyptAir	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-200 Freighter+3 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Qatar Airways	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Santana → Carioca → ZEPHYR	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Santana → CHITTAGONG → ZEPHYR	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Santana → Griffin → ZEPHYR	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Santana → Griffin → ZEPHYR	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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South Africa to Oman By Air freight, Container ship or Road

South Africa to Oman by Air freight

Quickest air route

OR Tambo International Airport to Muscat International Airport

Most frequent

OR Tambo International Airport to Salalah Airport

South Africa to Oman by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Ngqura / Coega to Salalah

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