Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Johannesburg and Riga is 33 days 11h. Ships depart from Port Elizabeth (ZAPLZ) and arrive at Tallinn (EETLL) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Johannesburg and Riga?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Port Elizabeth (ZAPLZ) and arrive into Tallinn (EETLL) around 33 days 11h later. These services are operated by MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Johannesburg to Riga takes around 19h 17m. Flights depart from OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and arrive at Riga International Airport (RIX).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Johannesburg and Riga?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Riga International Airport (RIX) depart 1-2 times a day. These flights are serviced by Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines and British Airways and the typical transit time is around 19h 17m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Johannesburg and Riga by cargo ship is 8,013 Nautical Miles (14,839 Kilometres / 9,221 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Port Elizabeth (ZAPLZ) and Tallinn (EETLL).

Question 7

What is the distance between Johannesburg to Riga by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Johannesburg and Riga by air is around 9,973 Kilometres (6,197 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Riga International Airport (RIX).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.33t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Johannesburg to Riga. 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 Riga?

Accepted Answer

659kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Johannesburg to Riga. 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
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 747-8+6 others
Turkish Airlines	Every 4-6 weeks	Airbus A350-900+3 others
British Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+4 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NWC MOR WAF → BAL11	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
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