Christchurch to Durban By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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

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Christchurch to Durban

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Air Freight

1 day 10h, Every 1-2 days

1.23t CO₂

Container Ship

39 days 2h, 1-2 times a week

2.06t CO₂
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Christchurch to Durban by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Christchurch to Durban by plane will take about 1 day 10h and departs from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) and arrives into King Shaka International Airport (DUR). There are flights departing every 1-2 days 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

Christchurch International Airport to King Shaka International Airport

Departs from

Departs from

1 day 10h
Every 1-2 days
20,820 km
12,937 mi.
1 transfer
1 stop

Estimated emissions

1.23t CO₂ (per 100kg)

Operating carriersDeparture frequencyAircraft types
Carrier Identifier: EKEmirates
Every 1-2 daysAirbus A380-800+1 others
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Christchurch to Durban by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Christchurch to Durban by ship will take about 39 days 2h and departs from Lyttelton (NZLYT) and arrives into Durban (ZADUR). There are vessels departing 1-2 times a week on this route. PIL is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Lyttelton to Durban

Port of loading

Port of loading

39 days 2h
1-2 times a week
20,206 km
12,556 mi.
1 transfer
3 stops

Estimated emissions

2.06t CO₂ (per TEU)

Service LinesService TypeDeparture frequencyServicing Carriers
Carrier Identifier: PCIUNZS → ZAX2 / SAF2 / ASA
TransshipmentEvery 1-2 weeksPIL, OOCL, COSCO
Carrier Identifier: PCIUNZS → ZAX3 / SAF3 / FAX
TransshipmentEvery 1-2 weeksPIL, OOCL, COSCO
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