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

The shortest shipping time by sea between Shenzhen and Johannesburg is 20 days 4h. Ships depart from Shekou (CNSHK) and arrive at Durban (ZADUR) with scheduled departures 2-4 times a week.

How regularly do container ships travel between Shenzhen and Johannesburg?

There are scheduled container ships that depart 2-4 times a week from Shekou (CNSHK) and arrive into Durban (ZADUR) around 20 days 4h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM, COSCO and MSC.

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

The quickest flight from Shenzhen to Johannesburg takes around 13h 8m. Flights depart from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and arrive at OR Tambo International Airport (JNB).

How often do planes fly between Shenzhen and Johannesburg?

Scheduled flights between Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Cathay Pacific, Ethiopian Airlines and Emirates and the typical transit time is around 13h 8m.

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

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Shenzhen and Johannesburg. Cargo flights depart from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and arrive at OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) with departures 1-2 times a day and a average flight time of around 13h 8m. Ethiopian Airlines operates on this route.

What is the distance between Shenzhen to Johannesburg by ship?

The distance between Shenzhen and Johannesburg by cargo ship is 6,469 Nautical Miles (11,981 Kilometres / 7,444 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Yantian (CNYTN) and Durban (ZADUR).

What is the distance between Shenzhen to Johannesburg by air?

The distance between Shenzhen and Johannesburg by air is around 11,264 Kilometres (6,999 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) and OR Tambo International Airport (JNB).

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

888kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Shenzhen 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.

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from Shenzhen to Johannesburg?

119kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Shenzhen 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.

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Shenzhen to Johannesburg By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Air Freight

13h 8m, Every 1-2 days

436kg CO₂e

Container Ship

20 days 4h, 2-4 times a week

1.3t CO₂e

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Shenzhen to Johannesburg by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Shenzhen to Johannesburg by plane will take about 13h 8m and departs from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and arrives into OR Tambo International Airport (JNB). There are flights departing every 1-2 days on this route. Cathay Pacific is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing every 1-2 days.

Quickest air route

Hong Kong International Airport to OR Tambo International Airport

Departs from

HKG

Departs from

JNB

13h 8m: Every 1-2 days

10,688 km
6,641 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

436kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Cathay Pacific	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900
Ethiopian AirlinesFreighter	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+6 others
Emirates	2-4 times a day	Airbus A380-800+2 others
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Closest airports

Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to OR Tambo International Airport

Departs from

SZX

Departs from

JNB

20h 50m: 2-4 times a day

11,264 km
6,999 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

119kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Singapore Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8
Etihad Airways	Every 4-6 weeks	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+1 others
Qatar Airways	Daily	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+4 others
Air China	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+8 others

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Shenzhen to Johannesburg by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Shenzhen to Johannesburg by ship will take about 20 days 4h and departs from Shekou (CNSHK) and arrives into Durban (ZADUR). There are vessels departing 2-4 times a week on this route. CMA CGM is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing 2-4 times a week.

Quickest ocean route

Shekou to Durban

Port of loading

CNSHK

Port of loading

ZADUR

20 days 4h: 2-4 times a week

12,395 km
7,702 mi.

Direct
2 stops

Estimated emissions

1.3t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
SHAKA2 / ZAX1 / SAFARI	Direct	2-4 times a week	CMA CGM, Maersk, COSCO
ZAX2 / ASA / SA2 / SAS / SAF2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, ONE, PIL, Evergreen, Hapag-Lloyd, OOCL, ZIM
Ingwe	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC, CMA CGM
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Closest seaports

Yantian to Durban

Port of loading

CNYTN

Port of loading

ZADUR

20 days 23h: 1-2 times a day

11,981 km
7,444 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

888kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
AEU2 / FAL1 / LL4 → ZAX3 / FAX / SAF3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
AEU6 / FAL3 / FE9 / LL5 → ZAX3 / FAX / SA1 / SAF3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen, Hapag-Lloyd, OOCL
AEM1 / MD2 / WM1 → ZAX3 / FAX / SAF3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
AEU1 / NE1 / LL1 → ZAX3 / FAX / SAF3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, Evergreen
AEU9 / CES / LL7 → ZAX3 / FAX / SAF3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO, OOCL
AEU5 / CEM / LL6 → ZAX3 / FAX / SAF3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO, OOCL
FE5 → SAC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
FE6 → SAC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
FP2 → SAC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
ASE / SX2 → SA1 / SAC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE
ESA / TLA1 / ES1 → ZAX3 / FAX / SAF3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen, PIL, OOCL
Z7S → SA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
NCS → ASA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
FE4 → SAC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
SEA2 & AWE5 / PE1 / SEAP → ZAX3 / FAX / SAF3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
AA7 → SA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
→ SAC	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
US4 → MIAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
US4 → MIAX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
AA7 → MIAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
AA7 → MIAX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd

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Cargo flights

Nansha to Durban

Port of loading

CNNSA

Port of loading

ZADUR

21 days 6h: 2-4 times a day

12,008 km
7,461 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

1t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
EAX1 → ZAX3 / SA1 / SAF3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, OOCL
SWS → FAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL
MEX / CMEX / AG4 / ME5 / CSG → ZAX3 / FAX / SAC / SAF3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, Evergreen, ONE, PIL
CI1 / CIX1 → ZAX3 / SAF3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
CSS3 → ZAX3 / SAF3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
KYX / EAS3 / EA3 / EAS → SA1 / SAC / FAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL, ONE, ZIM, Gold Star, Hapag-Lloyd
AEM3 / BEX / EM1 → ZAX3 / FAX / SAF3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
MD4 → SAC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
TZX / EAS4 / EA4 / EA3 → SA1 / SAC / FAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL, ONE, Gold Star, Hapag-Lloyd, ZIM
CME → ZAX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
WAX3 / FA2 / SW2 / WAF3 → ZAX3 / SA1 / SAC / SAF3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, Hapag-Lloyd, ZIM, ONE, Gold Star
EAX3 / AEF → ZAX3 / FAX / SAF3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, Evergreen
CIX6 / CVI → FAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL, Evergreen
AEF3 → ASA	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen
WAX4 / AWA / WAF4 → ZAX3 / SA1 / SAF3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, OOCL
CI1 / CIX1 → ZAX2 / SAF2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
EAS3 / EA3 / EAS → SA2 / SAS / ASA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL, ONE, ZIM, Hapag-Lloyd
EAS4 / EA4 / EA3 / TZX → SA2 / SAS / ASA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL, ONE, Hapag-Lloyd, ZIM
CME → ZAX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
CPF → SA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
EAX3 / AEF → ZAX2 / ASA / SAF2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, Evergreen
CSS3 → ZAX2 / SAF2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
CSE / CSE1 → ZAX3 / SAF3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL

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Shenzhen to Johannesburg By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Shenzhen to Johannesburg by Air freight

Quickest air route

Hong Kong International Airport to OR Tambo International Airport

Closest airports

Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to OR Tambo International Airport

Shenzhen to Johannesburg by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Shekou to Durban

Closest seaports

Yantian to Durban

Cargo flights

Nansha to Durban

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