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

The shortest shipping time by sea between Durban and Chengdu is 19 days 15h. Ships depart from Durban (ZADUR) and arrive at Hong Kong (HKHKG) with scheduled departures 2-4 times a week.

How regularly do container ships travel between Durban and Chengdu?

There are scheduled container ships that depart 2-4 times a week from Durban (ZADUR) and arrive into Hong Kong (HKHKG) around 19 days 15h later. These services are operated by MSC, PIL, ZIM, OOCL, OOCL, OOCL, OOCL, ONE, ZIM, OOCL, ONE, Evergreen, ONE, ONE, ONE and ZIM.

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

The quickest flight from Durban to Chengdu takes around 23h 50m. Flights depart from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) and arrive at Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU).

How often do planes fly between Durban and Chengdu?

Scheduled flights between King Shaka International Airport (DUR) and Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Qatar Airways and the typical transit time is around 23h 50m.

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

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Durban and Chengdu. There are regular passenger aircraft however and they might be able to accommodate your cargo depending on its dimensions and weight.

What is the distance between Durban to Chengdu by ship?

The distance between Durban and Chengdu by cargo ship is 6,484 Nautical Miles (12,008 Kilometres / 7,461 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Durban (ZADUR) and Nansha (CNNSA).

What is the distance between Durban to Chengdu by air?

The distance between Durban and Chengdu by air is around 11,678 Kilometres (7,256 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between King Shaka International Airport (DUR) and Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU).

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

1.25t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Durban to Chengdu. 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.

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from Durban to Chengdu?

456kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Durban to Chengdu. 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.

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23h 50m, 2-4 times a week

456kg CO₂e

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19 days 15h, 2-4 times a week

997kg CO₂e

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Durban to Chengdu by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Durban to Chengdu by plane will take about 23h 50m and departs from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) and arrives into Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU). There are flights departing 2-4 times a week on this route. Qatar Airways is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing 2-4 times a week.

Quickest air route

King Shaka International Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport

Departs from

DUR

Departs from

TFU

23h 50m: 2-4 times a week

11,678 km
7,256 mi.

1 transfer
1 stop

Estimated emissions

456kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Qatar Airways	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900+1 others
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Durban to Chengdu by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Durban to Chengdu by ship will take about 19 days 15h and departs from Durban (ZADUR) and arrives into Hong Kong (HKHKG). There are vessels departing 2-4 times a week on this route. MSC is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing 1-2 times a week.

Quickest ocean route

Durban to Hong Kong

Port of loading

ZADUR

Port of loading

HKHKG

19 days 15h: 2-4 times a week

13,031 km
8,097 mi.

Direct
3 stops

Estimated emissions

997kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Ingwe	Direct	1-2 times a week	MSC, Evergreen
ZAX2 / ASA / SA2 / SAS / SAF2	Direct	1-2 times a week	PIL, ONE, COSCO, Evergreen, Hapag-Lloyd, OOCL, ZIM
ZAX3 / SA1 / SAF3 → CI3 / CIX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM, OOCL, Gold Star, COSCO
ZAX3 / FAX / SAF3 → ESA / TLA1 / ES1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, Evergreen, PIL
FAX / SAF3 → CPX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, Evergreen
ZAX3 / FAX / SAF3 → ESA2 / ESA3 / TLA2 / ES2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, Evergreen, PIL
ZAX3 / SAF3 → CI1 / CIX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
SA1 / SAC → AS2 / SX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Hapag-Lloyd
SA1 / SAC → ASE / SX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM, ONE, Hapag-Lloyd
ZAX3 / FAX / SAF3 → ESA-x / TLA1-x / ES1-x	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, Evergreen, PIL
SAC → SX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
FAX →	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen
SA1 / SAC → MD2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Hapag-Lloyd
SA1 / SAC → MD1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Hapag-Lloyd
FAX / SA1 / SAC → KME / AG3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE, Evergreen, Hapag-Lloyd
ZAX3 / FAX / SA1 / SAC / SAF3 → ZAX2 / ASA / SA2 / SAS / SAF2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM, ONE, OOCL, COSCO, Evergreen, Hapag-Lloyd, PIL

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Closest seaports

Durban to Nansha

Port of loading

ZADUR

Port of loading

CNNSA

20 days 4h: Daily

12,008 km
7,461 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

1.25t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
SA1 / SAC / FAX → KYX / EAS3 / EA3 / EAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM, ONE, Gold Star, Hapag-Lloyd, PIL
ZAX3 → KCM2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
ZAX3 / FAX / SAF3 → EAX3 / AEF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, Evergreen
ZAX3 → IC9	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
ZAX3 / FAX / SAC / SAF3 → MEX / CMEX / AG4 / ME5 / CSG	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, ONE, OOCL, Evergreen, PIL
ZAX3 / SA1 / SAC / SAF3 → WAX1 / FAX / WA1 / WAF1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, ONE, OOCL, Gold Star, ZIM
ZAX3 / SA1 / SAF3 → EAX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, Hapag-Lloyd
ZAX3 / SA1 / SAF3 → WAX4 / AWA / WAF4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, Hapag-Lloyd
Ingwe → America	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
→	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
→ ASA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen

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Cargo flights

Durban to Yantian

Port of loading

ZADUR

Port of loading

CNYTN

20 days 13h: 2-4 times a day

11,981 km
7,444 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

1.09t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
SA1 / SAC → FE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Hapag-Lloyd
ZAX3 / FAX / SAF3 → AEU1 / NE1 / LL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, Evergreen
SAFARI → TP12	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
SA1 / SAC → FE4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Hapag-Lloyd
ZAX3 / FAX / SAF3 → AEU2 / FAL1 / LL4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, Evergreen
ZAX3 / SAC / SAF3 → JKN / NZJ	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, ONE, COSCO
ZAX3 / FAX / SAF3 → AEU9 / CES / LL7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, Evergreen
Ingwe → Jade	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
→ NE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
Ingwe → Santana	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
SA1 / SAC → PN2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Hapag-Lloyd
ZAX3 / FAX / SAF3 → SEA2 & AWE5 / PE1 / SEAP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, Evergreen
SA1 / SAC → PS7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Hapag-Lloyd
ZAX3 / FAX / SAF3 → ESA / TLA1 / ES1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, Evergreen, PIL
ZAX3 / FAX / SA1 / SAF3 → AEU6 / FAL3 / FE9 / LL5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, Evergreen, Hapag-Lloyd
ZAX3 / FAX / SAF3 → ESA-x / TLA1-x / ES1-x	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, Evergreen, PIL
→ AUG	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
Ingwe → Panda	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
→ AUE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
Ingwe → Wallaby	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
→ MD2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
→ WSA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
→ PVCS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
→ SAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
Ingwe → Inca	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
→ PNW1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
Ingwe → Pearl	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC

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Durban to Chengdu by Air freight

Quickest air route

King Shaka International Airport to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport

Durban to Chengdu by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Durban to Hong Kong

Closest seaports

Durban to Nansha

Cargo flights

Durban to Yantian

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