Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Norfolk and Johannesburg is 29 days 8h. Ships depart from Norfolk (USORF) and arrive at Durban (ZADUR) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Norfolk and Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Norfolk (USORF) and arrive into Durban (ZADUR) around 29 days 8h later. These services are operated by MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Norfolk to Johannesburg takes around 23h 10m. Flights depart from Norfolk International Airport (ORF) and arrive at OR Tambo International Airport (JNB).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Norfolk and Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Norfolk International Airport (ORF) and OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) depart 1-2 times a day. These flights are serviced by Delta Air Lines and United Airlines and the typical transit time is around 23h 10m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Norfolk and Johannesburg by cargo ship is 8,433 Nautical Miles (15,618 Kilometres / 9,704 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Norfolk (USORF) and Durban (ZADUR).

Question 7

What is the distance between Norfolk to Johannesburg by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Norfolk and Johannesburg by air is around 14,431 Kilometres (8,967 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Norfolk International Airport (ORF) and OR Tambo International Airport (JNB).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

2.04t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Norfolk to Johannesburg. 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 Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

389kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Norfolk to Johannesburg. 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	Boeing 757+2 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Road Feeder Service+2 others
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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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