Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Christchurch and Johannesburg is 41 days 2h. Ships depart from Lyttelton (NZLYT) and arrive at Durban (ZADUR) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Christchurch and Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Lyttelton (NZLYT) and arrive into Durban (ZADUR) around 41 days 2h later. These services are operated by COSCO and COSCO.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Christchurch to Johannesburg takes around 23h 44m. Flights depart from Christchurch International Airport (CHC) and arrive at OR Tambo International Airport (JNB).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Christchurch and Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Christchurch International Airport (CHC) and OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) depart 2-4 times a day. These flights are serviced by Qantas, Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific and Emirates and the typical transit time is around 23h 44m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Christchurch and Johannesburg. 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 Christchurch to Johannesburg by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Christchurch and Johannesburg by cargo ship is 11,660 Nautical Miles (21,595 Kilometres / 13,419 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Lyttelton (NZLYT) and Maputo (MZMPM).

Question 7

What is the distance between Christchurch to Johannesburg by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Christchurch and Johannesburg by air is around 13,166 Kilometres (8,181 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Christchurch International Airport (CHC) and OR Tambo International Airport (JNB).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

2.12t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Christchurch 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 Christchurch to Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

1.01t CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Christchurch 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
Qantas	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)+2 others
Singapore Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900
Cathay Pacific	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A380-800+1 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NZS → ZAX2 / SAF2 / ASA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, PIL, OOCL
NZS → ZAX3 / SAF3 / FAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, PIL, OOCL
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
KIXANL → South East Asia Australia - South loop → MOZEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
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