Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Durban to Aden by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Durban and Aden is 17 days 23h. Ships depart from Port Elizabeth (ZAPLZ) and arrive at Aden (YEADE) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Durban and Aden?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Port Elizabeth (ZAPLZ) and arrive into Aden (YEADE) around 17 days 23h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Durban to Aden by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Durban to Aden takes around 17h 43m. Flights depart from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) and arrive at Aden International Airport (ADE).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Durban and Aden?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between King Shaka International Airport (DUR) and Aden International Airport (ADE) depart 1-2 times a week. These flights are serviced by Emirates and the typical transit time is around 17h 43m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Durban and Aden?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Durban and Aden by cargo ship is 6,393 Nautical Miles (11,839 Kilometres / 7,356 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Port Elizabeth (ZAPLZ) and Aden (YEADE).

Question 7

What is the distance between Durban to Aden by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Durban and Aden by air is around 8,392 Kilometres (5,214 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between King Shaka International Airport (DUR) and Aden International Airport (ADE).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Durban to Aden by sea?

Accepted Answer

967kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Durban to Aden. 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 Durban to Aden?

Accepted Answer

367kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Durban to Aden. 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
Emirates	1-2 times a week	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
UMXAPL → BIGEX2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
More Details	See carrier information, sailing schedules and estimated emissions

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