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Durban to Chicago By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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

Map / Route overview

Durban to Chicago

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Air Freight

1 day 5h, 2-4 times a day

702kg CO₂

Container Ship

24 days 20h, Every 1-2 weeks

1.77t CO₂
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Durban to Chicago by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Durban to Chicago by plane will take about 1 day 5h and departs from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) and arrives into Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD). 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

King Shaka International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

Departs from

Departs from

1 day 5h
2-4 times a day
18,288 km
11,364 mi.
1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

702kg CO₂ (per 100kg)

Operating carriersDeparture frequencyAircraft types
Carrier Identifier: EKEmirates
Every 1-2 daysBoeing 777-300ER
Carrier Identifier: TKTurkish Airlines
2-4 times a weekAirbus A350-900+3 others
Carrier Identifier: QRQatar Airways
Every 1-2 daysAirbus A350-900+2 others
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Durban to Chicago by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Durban to Chicago by ship will take about 24 days 20h and departs from Durban (ZADUR) and arrives into Baltimore (USBAL). There are vessels departing every 1-2 weeks on this route. MSC is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Durban to Baltimore

Port of loading

Port of loading

24 days 20h
Every 1-2 weeks
15,118 km
9,394 mi.
Direct
2 stops

Estimated emissions

1.77t CO₂ (per TEU)

Service LinesService TypeDeparture frequencyServicing Carriers
Carrier Identifier: MSCUAMEX / USA TO SOUTH AFRICA
DirectEvery 1-2 weeksMSC, Maersk
Carrier Identifier: MAEUAMEX / USA TO SOUTH AFRICA
DirectEvery 2-4 weeksMaersk, MSC
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