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

The shortest shipping time by sea between South Africa and Singapore is 14 days 12h. Ships depart from Cape Town (ZACPT) and arrive at Singapore (SGSIN) with scheduled departures 2-4 times a week.

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

There are scheduled container ships that depart 2-4 times a week from Cape Town (ZACPT) and arrive into Singapore (SGSIN) around 14 days 12h later. These services are operated by MSC, OOCL, Matson, ONE, MSC, ONE, Evergreen, Evergreen, Evergreen, PIL, PIL, Evergreen, Evergreen, Evergreen, PIL, Evergreen, Evergreen, Evergreen, PIL, PIL, Evergreen, PIL, PIL, Evergreen, Evergreen, PIL, Evergreen, Evergreen and Evergreen.

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

The quickest flight from South Africa to Singapore takes around 10h 35m. Flights depart from OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and arrive at Singapore Changi Airport (SIN).

How often do planes fly between South Africa and Singapore?

Scheduled flights between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) depart 1-2 times a day. These flights are serviced by Singapore Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines and Qantas and the typical transit time is around 10h 35m.

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

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

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

The distance between South Africa and Singapore by cargo ship is 5,829 Nautical Miles (10,795 Kilometres / 6,708 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Cape Town (ZACPT) and Singapore (SGSIN).

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

The distance between South Africa and Singapore by air is around 8,667 Kilometres (5,385 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Singapore Changi Airport (SIN).

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

805kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from South Africa to Singapore. 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.

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

367kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from South Africa to Singapore. 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.

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

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South Africa to Singapore by Air freight

The quickest way to get from South Africa to Singapore by plane will take about 10h 35m and departs from OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and arrives into Singapore Changi Airport (SIN). There are flights departing 1-2 times a day on this route. Singapore Airlines is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing 1-2 times a day.

Quickest air route

OR Tambo International Airport to Singapore Changi Airport

Departs from

JNB

Departs from

SIN

10h 35m: 1-2 times a day

8,667 km
5,385 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

367kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Singapore Airlines	1-2 times a day	Airbus A350-900
Ethiopian Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+6 others
Qantas	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-200+2 others
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South Africa to Singapore by Container ship

The quickest way to get from South Africa to Singapore by ship will take about 14 days 12h and departs from Cape Town (ZACPT) and arrives into Singapore (SGSIN). There are vessels departing 2-4 times a week on this route. MSC is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Cape Town to Singapore

Port of loading

ZACPT

Port of loading

SGSIN

14 days 12h: 2-4 times a week

10,795 km
6,708 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

805kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Iroko	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
ZAX2 / SA2 / SAS / SAF2 / COSCO - ZAX2 \| HL - SA2 \| ONE - SAS \| OOCL - SAF2 \| ZIM - SA2	Direct	1-2 times a week	OOCL, ONE, Emirates Shipping, ZIM, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd
SAF / UBX / EMC - SAF \| PIL - UBX	Direct	1-2 times a week	Matson, PIL, Evergreen
MIAX / AIM → SA1 / SAC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Hapag-Lloyd
IAS → Ingwe	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MIAX / AIM → SA2 / SAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Hapag-Lloyd
SAF → NE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
SAF → FAL3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
SAF → FAL1	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Evergreen
UBX → KCS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL
SAF / UBX → FAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL, Evergreen
SAF → BEX2	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Evergreen
SAF → FME	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
SAF → CES	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
SAF / UBX → ESA3 / ES2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL, Evergreen
SAF → NE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
SAF → AEF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
SAF → CEM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
UBX → EAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL
UBX → SWS	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	PIL
SAF → CIX5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
SAF / UBX → CIX4 / CSE	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	PIL, Evergreen
UBX → EA3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL
SAF → NE7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
SAF → MD2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
SAF / UBX → CIX6 / CVI	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	PIL, Evergreen
SAF → PRX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
SAF → FAL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
SAF → FAL3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen

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Most frequent

Durban to Singapore

Port of loading

ZADUR

Port of loading

SGSIN

14 days 14h: Every 1-2 days

9,237 km
5,740 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

762kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
ZAX3 / FAX / SA1 / SAC / SAF3	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, COSCO, Evergreen, Gold Star, Hapag-Lloyd, OOCL, PIL, ZIM
Ingwe / MSC - Ingwe	Direct	2-4 times a week	MSC, Maersk
ZAX2 / SA2 / SAS / SAF2 / COSCO - ZAX2 \| HL - SA2 \| ONE - SAS \| OOCL - SAF2 \| ZIM - SA2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, ZIM, Emirates Shipping, ONE, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd
IOI → SV1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
IOI → WAC	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
IOI → Cape Town Express	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
IOI → IN1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
IOI → IA4	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
IOI → A07	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
IOI → NP1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
IOI → A02	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
IOI → MAZURI	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
IOI → FEW6	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
IOI → GAC	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
IOI → A09	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
IOI → A14	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
IOI → I15	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
IOI → A16	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
SAFARI → PHI6	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
SHAKA2 / SAFARI → MIDAS2 / PROTEA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, CMA CGM
SHAKA2 / SAFARI → CPTFEED / Cape Town Express	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Maersk, CMA CGM
SAFARI → SAE	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	Maersk
SAFARI → Eastern Australia Connect	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	Maersk
SAFARI → BTL - CWS \| CUL - CWS \| EMC - CIX5 \| ONE - CIP \| TSL - CWX \| XPF - CWX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
SAFARI → IA4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
SAFARI → I15	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
SHAKA2 / ZAX1 / SAFARI → ASAFGR / WAX4 / FEW6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, CMA CGM, COSCO
ZAX1 → TCX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
SAFARI → A16	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
SHAKA2 / SAFARI → IN1 / HL - JKF \| ML - IN1	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Maersk, CMA CGM
SAFARI → WAC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
SHAKA2 / ZAX1 / SAFARI → AAXSANL / GAC / ANL - AAXS (AAXSANL) \| CMA - AAXSANL \| HL - SAL \| ML - GAC \| ONE - AU1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, CMA CGM, COSCO
SAFARI → A09	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
SAFARI → NP1	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	Maersk
SAFARI → SV1	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	Maersk
SAFARI → A07	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
SAFARI → A01	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	Maersk
ZAX1 / SAFARI → EAX2 / MAZURI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, COSCO
SAFARI → A14	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
SAFARI → A02	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	Maersk
MIDAS2 → PEARLAS1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
IOI → SH2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk

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Air Freight

10h 35m, 1-2 times a day

367kg CO₂e

Container Ship

14 days 12h, 2-4 times a week

805kg CO₂e

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More about shipping cargo and freight from South Africa to Singapore by Air, Ocean and Road

There are scheduled container ships that depart 2-4 times a week from Cape Town (ZACPT) and arrive into Singapore (SGSIN) around 14 days 12h later. These services are operated by MSC, OOCL, Matson, ONE, MSC, ONE, Evergreen, Evergreen, Evergreen, PIL, PIL, Evergreen, Evergreen, Evergreen, PIL, Evergreen, Evergreen, Evergreen, PIL, PIL, Evergreen, PIL, PIL, Evergreen, Evergreen, PIL, Evergreen, Evergreen and Evergreen.

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

South Africa to Singapore by Air freight

Quickest air route

OR Tambo International Airport to Singapore Changi Airport

South Africa to Singapore by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Cape Town to Singapore

Most frequent

Durban to Singapore

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