Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from South Africa to United Arab Emirates by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between South Africa and United Arab Emirates is 13 days 12h. Ships depart from Durban (ZADUR) and arrive at Jebel Ali (AEJEA) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between South Africa and United Arab Emirates?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Durban (ZADUR) and arrive into Jebel Ali (AEJEA) around 13 days 12h later. These services are operated by Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, ONE, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, ONE, CMA CGM, ONE, ONE, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, MSC and COSCO.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from South Africa to United Arab Emirates by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from South Africa to United Arab Emirates takes around 7h 55m. Flights depart from OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and arrive at Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between South Africa and United Arab Emirates?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, Air Seychelles, Ethiopian Airlines and EgyptAir and the typical transit time is around 7h 55m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between South Africa and United Arab Emirates?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between South Africa and United Arab Emirates. Cargo flights depart from OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and arrive at Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) with departures 1-2 times a day and a average flight time of around 15h 31m. Ethiopian Airlines operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between South Africa to United Arab Emirates by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between South Africa and United Arab Emirates by cargo ship is 4,034 Nautical Miles (7,471 Kilometres / 4,642 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Durban (ZADUR) and Jebel Ali (AEJEA).

Question 7

What is the distance between South Africa to United Arab Emirates by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between South Africa and United Arab Emirates by air is around 6,308 Kilometres (3,919 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

605kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from South Africa to United Arab Emirates. 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 United Arab Emirates?

Accepted Answer

277kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from South Africa to United Arab Emirates. 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
Qatar Airways	1-2 times a day	Boeing 787-9+3 others
Air Seychelles	1-2 times a week	Airbus A320neo
Ethiopian Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+5 others
EgyptAir	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-300+2 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Ethiopian AirlinesFreighter	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+7 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Emirates	2-4 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Kenya Airways	1-2 times a day	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)+2 others
Qatar Airways	1-2 times a day	Boeing 787-9+5 others
Ethiopian Airlines	2-4 times a day	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+6 others
RwandAir	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-800
EgyptAir	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-300+4 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MIAX / AIM	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, ONE
MIDAS2 → GULFEIN1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
AIM → RGI	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
MIAX / AIM	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, ONE
MIDAS2 → GULFEMIR	Transshipment	N/A	CMA CGM
AIM → IGS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
MIDAS2 → GULFEIN1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
SA2 / SAS → MIAX / AIM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Hapag-Lloyd
SAC → AG1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
SAX / SRX → MIAX / AIM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, ONE
MIDAS2 → GULFEIN1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
Ingwe → New Falcon	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
ZAX3 / FAX → AGI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
IAS	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
IAS	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
Iroko → New Falcon	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
SAS → AG1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
NWC to SAF → Lion	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
SRX → FE5	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	ONE
SAS → AG1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE

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South Africa to United Arab Emirates By Air freight, Container ship or Road

South Africa to United Arab Emirates by Air freight

Quickest air route

OR Tambo International Airport to Abu Dhabi International Airport

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OR Tambo International Airport to Sharjah International Airport

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South Africa to United Arab Emirates by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Durban to Jebel Ali

Most frequent

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