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South Africa to Bulgaria By Air freight, Container ship or Road

See the best way to ship your freight from South Africa to Bulgaria by Air, Sea and Road. Compare transit times, frequency, emissions, sailing schedules and much more.

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South Africa to Bulgaria

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Air Freight

18h 16m, 2-4 times a day

406kg CO₂

Container Ship

38 days 15h, Every 1-2 weeks

1.23t CO₂
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South Africa to Bulgaria by Air freight

The quickest way to get from South Africa to Bulgaria by plane will take about 18h 16m and departs from OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and arrives into Sofia Airport (SOF). There are flights departing 2-4 times a day on this route. Lufthansa is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing 2-4 times a week.

Quickest air route

OR Tambo International Airport to Sofia Airport

Departs from

Departs from

18h 16m
2-4 times a day
9,558 km
5,939 mi.
1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

406kg CO₂ (per 100kg)

Operating carriersDeparture frequencyAircraft types
Carrier Identifier: LHLufthansa
2-4 times a weekAirbus A350-900+3 others
Carrier Identifier: LHLufthansa
Every 1-2 daysBoeing 747-8+4 others
Carrier Identifier: LXSwiss
1-2 times a weekAirbus A340-300+2 others
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South Africa to Bulgaria by Container ship

The quickest way to get from South Africa to Bulgaria by ship will take about 38 days 15h and departs from Cape Town (ZACPT) and arrives into Burgas (BGBOJ). There are vessels departing every 1-2 weeks on this route. MSC is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Cape Town to Burgas

Port of loading

Port of loading

38 days 15h
Every 1-2 weeks
18,331 km
11,391 mi.
2 transfers
4 stops

Estimated emissions

1.23t CO₂ (per TEU)

Service LinesService TypeDeparture frequencyServicing Carriers
Carrier Identifier: MSCUNWC to SAF → NWCMAR → Tekirdag to-from Bulgaria
TransshipmentEvery 1-2 weeksMSC
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