Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between United States and South Africa is 33 days 1h. Ships depart from Savannah (USSAV) and arrive at Durban (ZADUR) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Savannah (USSAV) and arrive into Durban (ZADUR) around 33 days 1h later. These services are operated by MSC, ZIM, ZIM, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd and Hapag-Lloyd.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from United States to South Africa takes around 14h 30m. Flights depart from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and arrive at Cape Town International Airport (CPT).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between United States and South Africa?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by United Airlines and Air France and the typical transit time is around 14h 30m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between United States and South Africa. 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 United States to South Africa by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between United States and South Africa by cargo ship is 9,327 Nautical Miles (17,274 Kilometres / 10,734 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Savannah (USSAV) and Durban (ZADUR).

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between United States and South Africa by air is around 12,606 Kilometres (7,833 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.1t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from United States to South Africa. 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 United States to South Africa?

Accepted Answer

524kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from United States to South Africa. 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
United Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9
Air France	Every 1-2 weeks	Airbus A350-900
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9
EgyptAir	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+2 others
Air France	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
USWASA Express	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Z7S → SA1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ZIM
Z7S → SA2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ZIM
Emerald → USWASA Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
US4 → MIAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
AA7 → SA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd

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

United States to South Africa by Air freight

Quickest air route

Newark Liberty International Airport to Cape Town International Airport

Most frequent

Newark Liberty International Airport to OR Tambo International Airport

United States to South Africa by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Savannah to Durban

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