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

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

Map / Route overview

South Africa to Ethiopia

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Air Freight

5h 25m, 2-4 times a day

166kg CO₂

Container Ship

26 days 2h, Every 1-2 weeks

1.21t CO₂

Road Freight

3 days 13h

46kg CO₂
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South Africa to Ethiopia by Air freight

The quickest way to get from South Africa to Ethiopia by plane will take about 5h 25m and departs from OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and arrives into Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD). There are flights departing 2-4 times a day on this route. Ethiopian Airlines is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing 2-4 times a day.

Quickest air route

OR Tambo International Airport to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport

Departs from

Departs from

5h 25m
2-4 times a day
4,074 km
2,531 mi.
Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

166kg CO₂ (per 100kg)

Operating carriersDeparture frequencyAircraft types
Carrier Identifier: ETEthiopian AirlinesFreighter
2-4 times a dayBoeing 777-200F Freighter+5 others
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South Africa to Ethiopia by Container ship

The quickest way to get from South Africa to Ethiopia by ship will take about 26 days 2h and departs from Ngqura (ZANGQ) and arrives into Djibouti (DJJIB). There are vessels departing every 1-2 weeks on this route. CMA CGM is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Ngqura to Djibouti

Port of loading

Port of loading

26 days 2h
Every 1-2 weeks
11,340 km
7,046 mi.
1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

1.21t CO₂ (per TEU)

Service LinesService TypeDeparture frequencyServicing Carriers
Carrier Identifier: CMDUMIDAS1 → BIGEX2
TransshipmentEvery 1-2 weeksCMA CGM
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Cargo flights

Durban to Djibouti

Port of loading

Port of loading

27 days 9h
2-4 times a week
16,391 km
10,185 mi.
1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

1.64t CO₂ (per TEU)

Service LinesService TypeDeparture frequencyServicing Carriers
Carrier Identifier: OOLUSAF3 / FAX → RS2
TransshipmentEvery 1-2 weeksOOCL, PIL
Carrier Identifier: OOLUSAF3 / FAX → RS2 / RS2 - X
TransshipmentEvery 1-2 weeksOOCL, PIL
Carrier Identifier: CMDUMIDAS2 → BIGEX2
TransshipmentEvery 1-2 weeksCMA CGM
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South Africa to Ethiopia by Road

It is also possible to transport goods by road from South Africa to Ethiopia. The total distance is around 4,802 km and will usually takes around 3 days 13h 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 Ethiopia

3 days 13h
N/A
4,802 km
2,984 mi.
Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

46kg CO₂ (per 100kg)

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