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

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

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South Africa to Egypt

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Air Freight

8h 23m, 2-4 times a week

467kg CO₂e

Container Ship

26 days 23h, Every 1-2 weeks

1.23t CO₂e

Road Freight

5 days 10h

11.4t CO₂e
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South Africa to Egypt by Air freight

The quickest way to get from South Africa to Egypt by plane will take about 8h 23m and departs from OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and arrives into Cairo International Airport (CAI). There are flights departing 2-4 times a week on this route. EgyptAir 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 Cairo International Airport

Departs from

Departs from

8h 23m
2-4 times a week
6,272 km
3,897 mi.
Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

467kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriersDeparture frequencyAircraft types
Carrier Identifier: MSEgyptAir
2-4 times a weekAirbus A330-300
Carrier Identifier: ETEthiopian Airlines
Every 1-2 daysBoeing 777-200F Freighter+6 others
Carrier Identifier: EYEtihad Airways
2-4 times a weekBoeing 787-9+2 others
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Most frequent

Cape Town International Airport to Borj El Arab International Airport

Departs from

Departs from

19h 16m
Every 1-2 days
9,591 km
5,960 mi.
1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

438kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriersDeparture frequencyAircraft types
Carrier Identifier: TKTurkish Airlines
Every 1-2 daysAirbus A350-900+3 others
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Air routes from South Africa to Egypt

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South Africa to Egypt by Container ship

The quickest way to get from South Africa to Egypt by ship will take about 26 days 23h and departs from Cape Town (ZACPT) and arrives into Damietta (EGDAM). 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 Damietta

Port of loading

Port of loading

26 days 23h
Every 1-2 weeks
13,499 km
8,388 mi.
1 transfer
2 stops

Estimated emissions

1.23t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service LinesService TypeDeparture frequencyServicing Carriers
Carrier Identifier: MSCUNWC to SAF → Türkiye-West Med-WAF
TransshipmentEvery 1-2 weeksMSC
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Cargo flights

Durban to Sokhna Port

Port of loading

Port of loading

35 days 8h
Every 1-2 weeks
19,327 km
12,009 mi.
1 transfer
3 stops

Estimated emissions

1.98t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service LinesService TypeDeparture frequencyServicing Carriers
Carrier Identifier: OOLUSAF3 / FAX → RS2
TransshipmentEvery 1-2 weeksOOCL, PIL
Carrier Identifier: OOLUSAF3 / FAX → RS2 - X / RS2 - X
TransshipmentEvery 2-4 weeksOOCL, PIL
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Most frequent

Port Elizabeth to Damietta

Port of loading

Port of loading

36 days 10h
1-2 times a week
15,946 km
9,908 mi.
1 transfer
4 stops

Estimated emissions

1.34t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service LinesService TypeDeparture frequencyServicing Carriers
Carrier Identifier: MSCUNWC to SAF → Türkiye-West Med-WAF
TransshipmentEvery 1-2 weeksMSC
Carrier Identifier: MSCUNWC to SAF → Türkiye-West Med-WAF
TransshipmentEvery 1-2 weeksMSC
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Ocean routes from South Africa to Egypt

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South Africa to Egypt by Road

It is also possible to transport goods by road from South Africa to Egypt. The total distance is around 9,252 km and will usually takes around 5 days 10h by road. Note: This time estimate is based on typical traffic conditions and does not take into consideration delays or congestion.

Quickest road route

South Africa to Egypt

5 days 10h
N/A
9,252 km
5,749 mi.
Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

11.4t CO₂e (per TEU)

Operating carriersDeparture frequencyVehicles
Carrier Identifier: default-truck-carrierTruck Operator
N/ATruck 40T
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