Chicago to Durban By Air freight, Container ship or Road

See the best way to ship your freight from Chicago, United States to Durban, South Africa by Air, Sea and Road. Compare transit times, frequency, emissions, sailing schedules and much more.

Map / Route overview

Chicago to Durban

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Air Freight

1 day 3h, 2-4 times a day

701kg CO₂

Container Ship

30 days 20h, Every 1-2 weeks

1.99t CO₂
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Chicago to Durban by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Chicago to Durban by plane will take about 1 day 3h and departs from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) and arrives into King Shaka International Airport (DUR). There are flights departing 2-4 times a day on this route. Emirates is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing every 1-2 days.

Quickest air route

Chicago O'Hare International Airport to King Shaka International Airport

Departs from

Departs from

1 day 3h
2-4 times a day
18,288 km
11,364 mi.
1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

701kg CO₂ (per 100kg)

Operating carriersDeparture frequencyAircraft types
Carrier Identifier: EKEmirates
Every 1-2 daysBoeing 777-300ER
Carrier Identifier: TKTurkish Airlines
2-4 times a weekBoeing 787-9+3 others
Carrier Identifier: QRQatar Airways
Every 1-2 daysBoeing 777-300ER+2 others
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Chicago to Durban by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Chicago to Durban by ship will take about 30 days 20h and departs from Baltimore (USBAL) and arrives into Durban (ZADUR). There are vessels departing every 1-2 weeks on this route. Maersk is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Baltimore to Durban

Port of loading

Port of loading

30 days 20h
Every 1-2 weeks
15,905 km
9,883 mi.
Direct
4 stops

Estimated emissions

1.99t CO₂ (per TEU)

Service LinesService TypeDeparture frequencyServicing Carriers
Carrier Identifier: MAEUAMEX / USA TO SOUTH AFRICA
DirectEvery 1-2 weeksMaersk, MSC
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