Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from South Africa to Ethiopia by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between South Africa and Ethiopia is 16 days 22h. Ships depart from Port Elizabeth (ZAPLZ) and arrive at Djibouti (DJJIB) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between South Africa and Ethiopia?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Port Elizabeth (ZAPLZ) and arrive into Djibouti (DJJIB) around 16 days 22h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from South Africa to Ethiopia by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from South Africa to Ethiopia takes around 5h 25m. Flights depart from OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and arrive at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between South Africa and Ethiopia?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) depart 2-4 times a day. These flights are serviced by Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways and Ethiopian Airlines and the typical transit time is around 5h 25m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between South Africa and Ethiopia?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between South Africa and Ethiopia. Cargo flights depart from OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and arrive at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) with departures 2-4 times a day and a average flight time of around 5h 25m. Ethiopian Airlines operates  on this route.

Question 6

How long does it take to ship cargo from South Africa to Ethiopia by road?

Accepted Answer

It will typically take around 3 days 13h to send cargo via road from South Africa and Ethiopia. This duration does not factor in traffic, weather or other delays that may occur on route.

Question 7

What is the distance between South Africa to Ethiopia by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between South Africa and Ethiopia by cargo ship is 6,229 Nautical Miles (11,535 Kilometres / 7,168 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Port Elizabeth (ZAPLZ) and Djibouti (DJJIB).

Question 8

What is the distance by road between South Africa to Ethiopia?

Accepted Answer

The distance between South Africa and Ethiopia by road is 6,263 Kilometres (3,892 Miles) and will typically take around 3 days 13h to drive (exluding including traffic and local conditions).

Question 9

What is the distance between South Africa to Ethiopia by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between South Africa and Ethiopia by air is around 4,074 Kilometres (2,531 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD).

Question 10

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from South Africa to Ethiopia by sea?

Accepted Answer

927kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from South Africa to Ethiopia. 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.

Question 11

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from South Africa to Ethiopia?

Accepted Answer

188kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from South Africa to Ethiopia. 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.

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Ethiopian AirlinesFreighter	2-4 times a day	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+5 others
Kenya Airways	1-2 times a day	Boeing 737-300 Freighter+3 others
Ethiopian Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737-800+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
UMXAPL → BIGEX2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
SAF2 / ASA → RS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL, OOCL
MIDAS1 → BIGEX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Vehicles
Truck Operator	N/A	Truck 40T
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