Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Abu Dhabi and Johannesburg is 21 days 3h. Ships depart from Abu Dhabi (AEAUH) and arrive at Maputo (MZMPM) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Abu Dhabi and Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Abu Dhabi (AEAUH) and arrive into Maputo (MZMPM) around 21 days 3h later. These services are operated by MSC and MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg takes around 7h 53m. Flights depart from Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) and arrive at OR Tambo International Airport (JNB).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Abu Dhabi and Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) and OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) depart every 4-6 weeks. These flights are serviced by FedEx, Qatar Airways and Astral Aviation and the typical transit time is around 7h 53m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Abu Dhabi and Johannesburg. Cargo flights depart from Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) and arrive at OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) with departures 2-4 times a week and a average flight time of around 7h 53m. FedEx and Astral Aviation operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Abu Dhabi and Johannesburg by cargo ship is 6,496 Nautical Miles (12,030 Kilometres / 7,475 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Abu Dhabi (AEAUH) and Maputo (MZMPM).

Question 7

What is the distance between Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg by air?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.23t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg. 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 Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

217kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Abu Dhabi to Johannesburg. 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
FedExFreighter	Every 4-6 weeks	Boeing 777-200F Freighter
Qatar Airways	1-2 times a week	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+4 others
Astral AviationFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 767-200 Freighter
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Etihad Airways	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9
Qatar Airways	2-4 times a day	Airbus A330-200+7 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
EAX	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
EAX	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
India to South Africa / Ilanga Express	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MEX / CMEX / AG4 / ME5 / CSG → ZAX2 / ASA / SAS / SAF2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, Evergreen, ONE, PIL
EPIC → MIDAS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
INDKHIQ → MIDAS2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CNC Line, CMA CGM
KME / AG3 → FAX / SA1 / SAC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Evergreen, ONE
BIGEX → MIDAS2 / PROTEA	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	CMA CGM, Maersk
EAX → India to South Africa / Ilanga Express	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
MEX4 / AMA / ME1 → ZAX3 / FAX / SAF3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL

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