Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Johannesburg and Abu Dhabi is 15 days 12h. Ships depart from Maputo (MZMPM) and arrive at Abu Dhabi (AEAUH) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Johannesburg and Abu Dhabi?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Maputo (MZMPM) and arrive into Abu Dhabi (AEAUH) around 15 days 12h later. These services are operated by MSC, OOCL and OOCL.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi takes around 7h 51m. Flights depart from OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and arrive at Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Johannesburg and Abu Dhabi?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, Emirates and EgyptAir and the typical transit time is around 7h 51m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Johannesburg and Abu Dhabi?

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Johannesburg and Abu Dhabi by cargo ship is 5,588 Nautical Miles (10,350 Kilometres / 6,431 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Maputo (MZMPM) and Abu Dhabi (AEAUH).

Question 7

What is the distance between Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Johannesburg and Abu Dhabi by air is around 6,308 Kilometres (3,919 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi by sea?

Accepted Answer

1.04t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi. 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 Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi?

Accepted Answer

217kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Johannesburg to Abu Dhabi. 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
Etihad Airways	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9
Qatar Airways	Daily	Boeing 787-9+3 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A380-800+2 others
EgyptAir	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-300+3 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Qatar Airways	1-2 times a week	Boeing 787-9+2 others
Astral Aviation	1-2 times a week	Boeing 737-400 Mixed Configuration+1 others
EgyptAir	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-300+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
EAX	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
EAX6 / MIM → MEX / AG4 / ME5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, ONE, COSCO
EAX6 / MIM → EPIC3 / IO2 / IP1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, ONE, COSCO
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