Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Durban and Dakar is 23 days 7h. Ships depart from Durban (ZADUR) and arrive at Dakar (SNDKR) with scheduled departures 2-4 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Durban and Dakar?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 2-4 times a week from Durban (ZADUR) and arrive into Dakar (SNDKR) around 23 days 7h later. These services are operated by MSC, MSC, MSC and MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Durban to Dakar takes around 1 day 2h. Flights depart from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) and arrive at Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Durban and Dakar?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between King Shaka International Airport (DUR) and Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Turkish Airlines and the typical transit time is around 1 day 2h.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

How long does it take to ship cargo from Durban to Dakar by road?

Accepted Answer

It will typically take around 6 days 13h to send cargo via road from Durban and Dakar. This duration does not factor in traffic, weather or other delays that may occur on route.

Question 7

What is the distance between Durban to Dakar by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Durban and Dakar by cargo ship is 6,275 Nautical Miles (11,621 Kilometres / 7,221 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Durban (ZADUR) and Dakar (SNDKR).

Question 8

What is the distance by road between Durban to Dakar?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Durban and Dakar by road is 10,810 Kilometres (6,717 Miles) and will typically take around 6 days 13h to drive (exluding including traffic and local conditions).

Question 9

What is the distance between Durban to Dakar by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Durban and Dakar by air is around 13,196 Kilometres (8,200 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between King Shaka International Airport (DUR) and Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS).

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

960kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Durban to Dakar. 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 11

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

Accepted Answer

590kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Durban to Dakar. 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
Turkish Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900+3 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NWC to SAF → Türkiye-West Med-WAF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC to SAF → NWC MOR WAF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC to SAF → Türkiye-West Med-WAF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC to SAF → NWC MOR WAF	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	MSC

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Vehicles
Truck Operator	N/A	Truck 40T
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