Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Helsinki and Durban is 33 days 12h. Ships depart from Kotka (FIKTK) and arrive at Durban (ZADUR) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Helsinki and Durban?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Kotka (FIKTK) and arrive into Durban (ZADUR) around 33 days 12h later. These services are operated by Maersk and Maersk.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Helsinki to Durban takes around 22h 20m. Flights depart from Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) and arrive at King Shaka International Airport (DUR).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Helsinki and Durban?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) and King Shaka International Airport (DUR) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Turkish Airlines and the typical transit time is around 22h 20m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Helsinki and Durban by cargo ship is 8,313 Nautical Miles (15,397 Kilometres / 9,567 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Kotka (FIKTK) and Durban (ZADUR).

Question 7

What is the distance between Helsinki to Durban by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Helsinki and Durban by air is around 10,031 Kilometres (6,233 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Helsinki Vantaa Airport (HEL) and King Shaka International Airport (DUR).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.45t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Helsinki to Durban. 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 Helsinki to Durban?

Accepted Answer

415kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Helsinki to Durban. 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	Boeing 737MAX 8+2 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
L02 → SAECS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
L02 → SAECS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
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