Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Durban and Manzanillo is 45 days 4h. Ships depart from Durban (ZADUR) and arrive at Manzanillo (MXZLO) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 days.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Durban and Manzanillo?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 days from Durban (ZADUR) and arrive into Manzanillo (MXZLO) around 45 days 4h later. These services are operated by COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, CMA CGM, COSCO, CMA CGM, CMA CGM and CMA CGM.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Durban to Manzanillo takes around 1 day 2h. Flights depart from OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and arrive at Aeropuerto Internacional Miguel Hidalgo (GDL).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Durban and Manzanillo?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Aeropuerto Internacional Miguel Hidalgo (GDL) depart 1-2 times a day. These flights are serviced by Delta Air Lines, Lufthansa and Cargolux and the typical transit time is around 1 day 2h.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Durban and Manzanillo. Cargo flights depart from OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and arrive at Aeropuerto Internacional Miguel Hidalgo (GDL) with departures 2-4 times a week and a average flight time of around 1 day 2h. Cargolux operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Durban to Manzanillo by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Durban and Manzanillo by cargo ship is 14,226 Nautical Miles (26,347 Kilometres / 16,371 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Durban (ZADUR) and Manzanillo (MXZLO).

Question 7

What is the distance between Durban to Manzanillo by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Durban and Manzanillo by air is around 20,982 Kilometres (13,038 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between King Shaka International Airport (DUR) and Aeropuerto Internacional Lic. Benito Juárez (MEX).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

2.22t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Durban to Manzanillo. 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 Manzanillo?

Accepted Answer

1.29t CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Durban to Manzanillo. 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
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+2 others
Lufthansa	2-4 times a week	Boeing 747-8+1 others
CargoluxFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 747-400 Freighter
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
ZAX3 / FAX → WSA2 / WS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen, PIL
ZAX3 / FAX / SAF3 → WSA3 / TLP1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
ZAX1 → WSA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
SHAKA2 / ZAX1 → ACSA2 / WSA3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
ZAX1 → WSA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
SHAKA2 / ZAX1 → ACSA2 / WSA3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
SHAKA2 / ZAX1 → ACSA3 / WSA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
SHAKA2 / ZAX1 → ACSA3 / WSA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO

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OR Tambo International Airport to Aeropuerto Internacional Miguel Hidalgo

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King Shaka International Airport to Aeropuerto Internacional Lic. Benito Juárez

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