Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Johannesburg and Sydney is 20 days 11h. Ships depart from Durban (ZADUR) and arrive at Sydney (AUSYD) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Johannesburg and Sydney?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Durban (ZADUR) and arrive into Sydney (AUSYD) around 20 days 11h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Johannesburg to Sydney takes around 11h 59m. Flights depart from OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and arrive at Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Johannesburg and Sydney?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Qantas and the typical transit time is around 11h 59m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Johannesburg and Sydney by cargo ship is 7,322 Nautical Miles (13,561 Kilometres / 8,426 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Maputo (MZMPM) and Sydney (AUSYD).

Question 7

What is the distance between Johannesburg to Sydney by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Johannesburg and Sydney by air is around 11,038 Kilometres (6,858 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

953kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Johannesburg to Sydney. 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 Sydney?

Accepted Answer

935kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Johannesburg to Sydney. 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
Qantas	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A380-800
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Ingwe → NEWMO / AES	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	CMA CGM, MSC
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MOZEX → NEWMO	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
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