Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Istanbul and Durban is 27 days 13h. Ships depart from Gebze (TRGEB) and arrive at Maputo (MZMPM) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Istanbul and Durban?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Gebze (TRGEB) and arrive into Maputo (MZMPM) around 27 days 13h later. These services are operated by GFS.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Istanbul to Durban takes around 12h 25m. Flights depart from İstanbul Airport (IST) and arrive at King Shaka International Airport (DUR).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Istanbul and Durban?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between İstanbul Airport (IST) and King Shaka International Airport (DUR) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Turkish Airlines, Emirates and Qatar Airways and the typical transit time is around 12h 25m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Istanbul and Durban by cargo ship is 8,151 Nautical Miles (15,095 Kilometres / 9,379 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Gebze (TRGEB) and Maputo (MZMPM).

Question 7

What is the distance between Istanbul to Durban by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Istanbul and Durban by air is around 7,894 Kilometres (4,905 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between İstanbul Airport (IST) and King Shaka International Airport (DUR).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

2.33t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Istanbul 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 Istanbul to Durban?

Accepted Answer

216kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Istanbul 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	Airbus A350-900
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Qatar Airways	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320+6 others
More Details	See carrier information, flight schedules and estimated emissions

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
IMS → MJI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	GFS
More Details	See carrier information, sailing schedules and estimated emissions

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