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.

Map / Route overview

South Africa to Egypt

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Air Freight

8h 16m, 2-4 times a week

330kg CO₂

Container Ship

20 days 22h, Every 1-2 weeks

922kg CO₂

Road Freight

5 days 10h

61kg CO₂
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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 16m 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 16m
2-4 times a week
6,272 km
3,897 mi.
Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

330kg CO₂ (per 100kg)

Operating carriersDeparture frequencyAircraft types
Carrier Identifier: MSEgyptAir
2-4 times a weekAirbus A330-300
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Most frequent

Cape Town International Airport to Cairo International Airport

Departs from

Departs from

19h 35m
Every 1-2 days
9,702 km
6,029 mi.
1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

351kg CO₂ (per 100kg)

Operating carriersDeparture frequencyAircraft types
Carrier Identifier: TKTurkish Airlines
Every 1-2 daysBoeing 787-9+7 others
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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 20 days 22h and departs from Durban (ZADUR) and arrives into Port Said (EGPSD). 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

Durban to Port Said

Port of loading

Port of loading

20 days 22h
Every 1-2 weeks
9,984 km
6,204 mi.
1 transfer
3 stops

Estimated emissions

922kg CO₂ (per TEU)

Service LinesService TypeDeparture frequencyServicing Carriers
Carrier Identifier: MSCU → West Med to Red Sea
TransshipmentEvery 1-2 weeksMSC
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Cargo flights

Cape Town to Alexandria

Port of loading

Port of loading

37 days 21h
1-2 times a week
20,865 km
12,965 mi.
1 transfer
1 stop

Estimated emissions

1.93t CO₂ (per TEU)

Service LinesService TypeDeparture frequencyServicing Carriers
Carrier Identifier: EGLVZAX2 / ASA / SAF2 → AEM6 / BEX2 / AAS
TransshipmentEvery 1-2 weeksEvergreen, COSCO, OOCL
Carrier Identifier: ONEYSRX → NEX
TransshipmentEvery 1-2 weeksONE
Carrier Identifier: MAEUSAECS → SLH
TransshipmentEvery 1-2 weeksMaersk
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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 6,442 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
6,442 km
4,003 mi.
Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

61kg CO₂ (per 100kg)

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