Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Johannesburg to Miami by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Johannesburg and Miami is 28 days 22h. Ships depart from Durban (ZADUR) and arrive at New Orleans (USMSY) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Johannesburg and Miami?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Durban (ZADUR) and arrive into New Orleans (USMSY) around 28 days 22h later. These services are operated by MACS Maritime.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Johannesburg to Miami by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Johannesburg to Miami takes around 2 days 2h. Flights depart from OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and arrive at Palm Beach International Airport (PBI).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Johannesburg and Miami?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) depart 1-2 times a day. These flights are serviced by United Airlines and Delta Air Lines and the typical transit time is around 2 days 2h.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Johannesburg and Miami?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Johannesburg and Miami. Cargo flights depart from OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and arrive at Miami International Airport (MIA) with departures 2-4 times a week and a average flight time of around 2 days 22h. Turkish Airlines operates Boeing 777 Freighter and Airbus A330 Freighter on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Johannesburg to Miami by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Johannesburg and Miami by cargo ship is 9,510 Nautical Miles (17,612 Kilometres / 10,944 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Durban (ZADUR) and Charleston (USCHS).

Question 7

What is the distance between Johannesburg to Miami by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Johannesburg and Miami by air is around 14,664 Kilometres (9,112 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Miami International Airport (MIA).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Johannesburg to Miami by sea?

Accepted Answer

1.85t-1.95t CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Johannesburg to Miami. 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 Johannesburg to Miami?

Accepted Answer

346kg-1.14t CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Johannesburg to Miami. 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	Departs	Aircraft types
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+2 others
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Aircraft types
LATAM Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+1 others
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 747-8
British Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Virgin Atlantic	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+1 others
Swiss	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A340-300+1 others
Air France	Every 2-4 weeks	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
Turkish AirlinesF	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777 Freighter+3 others
United Airlines	Daily	Boeing 787-9+8 others
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+2 others

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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
MACS Maritime	Every 2-4 weeks	GOLDEN KAROO+5 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
MSC	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC MELTEMI III+16 others
Maersk	Every 1-2 weeks	MAERSK VALLVIK+51 others
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