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 18 days 2h. Ships depart from Maputo (MZMPM) and arrive at Abu Dhabi (AEAUH) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Maputo (MZMPM) and arrive into Abu Dhabi (AEAUH) around 18 days 2h later. These services are operated by OOCL, CNC Line 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 50m. 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 50m.

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 3,974 Nautical Miles (7,360 Kilometres / 4,573 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

604kg 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

277kg 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	1-2 times a day	Boeing 787-9+3 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A380-800+2 others
EgyptAir	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-300+2 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Astral Aviation	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737-400 Mixed Configuration+1 others
Qatar Airways	1-2 times a week	Boeing 787-9+2 others
EgyptAir	Every 1-2 weeks	Airbus A330-300+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
EAX6 → MEX / ME5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
→	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CNC Line
EAX6 → AGI2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MIDAS2 / PROTEA → BIGEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, Maersk
MIDAS2 → CIMEX7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
PROTEA → M03	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
MIDAS2 → IRAQS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
MIDAS2 → REX2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, CNC Line
MIAX → PKS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
ZAX3 / FAX / SAF3 → MEX4 / AMA / ME1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO, OOCL
ZAX3 → MEX6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
ANGOLA → IAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
ANGOLA → IAS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
NWC to SAF → IAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
USA TO SOUTH AFRICA → IAS	Transshipment	N/A	MSC
USA TO SOUTH AFRICA → IAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC to SAF → IAS	Transshipment	N/A	MSC
SA2 →	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM

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