Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Johannesburg and Atlanta is 28 days 15h. Ships depart from Durban (ZADUR) and arrive at Charleston (USCHS) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Johannesburg and Atlanta?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Durban (ZADUR) and arrive into Charleston (USCHS) around 28 days 15h later. These services are operated by MSC and Maersk.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Johannesburg to Atlanta takes around 16h 48m. Flights depart from OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and arrive at Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Johannesburg and Atlanta?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Delta Air Lines, British Airways, KLM, Air France, Lufthansa, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Ethiopian Airlines and the typical transit time is around 16h 48m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Johannesburg and Atlanta by cargo ship is 8,787 Nautical Miles (16,273 Kilometres / 10,112 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Durban (ZADUR) and Charleston (USCHS).

Question 7

What is the distance between Johannesburg to Atlanta by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Johannesburg and Atlanta by air is around 13,600 Kilometres (8,451 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

2.36t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Johannesburg to Atlanta. 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 Atlanta?

Accepted Answer

321kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Johannesburg to Atlanta. 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
British Airways	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
KLM	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-200 / 200ER+1 others
Air France	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Lufthansa	2-4 times a week	Boeing 747-8+1 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+5 others
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 weeks	Road Feeder Service+1 others
Ethiopian Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+5 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
AMEX / USA TO SOUTH AFRICA	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC, Maersk
AMEX / USA TO SOUTH AFRICA	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, MSC
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