Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Norfolk to Cape Town by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Norfolk and Cape Town is 27 days 18h. Ships depart from Norfolk (USORF) and arrive at Ngqura (ZANGQ) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Norfolk and Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Norfolk (USORF) and arrive into Ngqura (ZANGQ) around 27 days 18h later. These services are operated by Maersk and ONE.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Norfolk to Cape Town by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Norfolk to Cape Town takes around 22h 52m. Flights depart from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) and arrive at Cape Town International Airport (CPT).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Norfolk and Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Norfolk International Airport (ORF) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Delta Air Lines and United Airlines and the typical transit time is around 22h 52m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Norfolk and Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Norfolk and Cape Town. 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 Norfolk to Cape Town by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Norfolk and Cape Town by cargo ship is 8,033 Nautical Miles (14,877 Kilometres / 9,244 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Norfolk (USORF) and Port Elizabeth (ZAPLZ).

Question 7

What is the distance between Norfolk to Cape Town by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Norfolk and Cape Town by air is around 13,936 Kilometres (8,659 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Norfolk International Airport (ORF) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Norfolk to Cape Town by sea?

Accepted Answer

1.88t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Norfolk to Cape Town. 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 Norfolk to Cape Town?

Accepted Answer

381kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Norfolk to Cape Town. 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 weeks	Boeing 757+3 others
United Airlines	2-4 times a week	Road Feeder Service+2 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MECL1 → SAECS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
EMA → SRX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
AMEX / USA TO SOUTH AFRICA	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, Maersk
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