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

The shortest shipping time by sea between South Africa and Germany is 22 days 7h. Ships depart from Cape Town (ZACPT) and arrive at Wilhelmshaven (DEWVN) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

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

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Cape Town (ZACPT) and arrive into Wilhelmshaven (DEWVN) around 22 days 7h later. These services are operated by Hapag-Lloyd.

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

The quickest flight from South Africa to Germany takes around 10h 25m. Flights depart from OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and arrive at Munich Airport (MUC).

How often do planes fly between South Africa and Germany?

Scheduled flights between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Munich Airport (MUC) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Lufthansa, EgyptAir, KLM, Turkish Airlines, Air France, British Airways, Swiss, Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways and Emirates and the typical transit time is around 10h 25m.

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

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between South Africa and Germany. There are regular passenger aircraft however and they might be able to accommodate your cargo depending on its dimensions and weight.

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

The distance between South Africa and Germany by cargo ship is 6,455 Nautical Miles (11,954 Kilometres / 7,428 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Cape Town (ZACPT) and Wilhelmshaven (DEWVN).

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

The distance between South Africa and Germany by air is around 8,455 Kilometres (5,254 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Munich Airport (MUC).

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

1.03t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from South Africa to Germany. 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.

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

466kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from South Africa to Germany. 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.

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

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Air Freight

10h 25m, 2-4 times a week

466kg CO₂e

Container Ship

22 days 7h, Every 1-2 weeks

1.03t CO₂e

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South Africa to Germany by Air freight

The quickest way to get from South Africa to Germany by plane will take about 10h 25m and departs from OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and arrives into Munich Airport (MUC). There are flights departing 2-4 times a week 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 Munich Airport

Departs from

JNB

Departs from

MUC

10h 25m: 2-4 times a week

8,455 km
5,254 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

466kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Lufthansa	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900
EgyptAir	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-300+3 others
KLM	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+4 others
Turkish Airlines	Every 2-4 weeks	Airbus A350-900+6 others
Air France	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+4 others
British Airways	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+5 others
Swiss	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A340-300+5 others
Etihad Airways	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9
Qatar Airways	1-2 times a day	Airbus A350-900+4 others
Emirates	1-2 times a day	Airbus A380-800+1 others

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Most frequent

OR Tambo International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport

Departs from

JNB

Departs from

BER

17h 33m: Every few hours

8,918 km
5,541 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

531kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Lufthansa	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900+5 others
Swiss	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A340-300+5 others
KLM	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+6 others
EgyptAir	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-300+2 others
Turkish Airlines	Every 2-4 weeks	Airbus A350-900+5 others
Air France	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+5 others
British Airways	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+5 others
Qatar Airways	2-4 times a day	Airbus A350-900+4 others

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Air routes from South Africa to Germany

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South Africa to Germany by Container ship

The quickest way to get from South Africa to Germany by ship will take about 22 days 7h and departs from Cape Town (ZACPT) and arrives into Wilhelmshaven (DEWVN). There are vessels departing every 1-2 weeks on this route. Hapag-Lloyd 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 Wilhelmshaven

Port of loading

ZACPT

Port of loading

DEWVN

22 days 7h: Every 1-2 weeks

11,954 km
7,428 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

1.03t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
SAX → CGX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
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Cargo flights

Durban to Hamburg

Port of loading

ZADUR

Port of loading

DEHAM

32 days 20h: Every 1-2 weeks

14,275 km
8,870 mi.

Direct
4 stops

Estimated emissions

1.06t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MACS	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MACS Maritime
SAX → FE9	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
SAX / SRX → FE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, ONE
SRX → AL5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
SAX / SRX → AL5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, ONE
SRX → IOX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
SRX → FE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
SAX → FE9	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
SRX → FE4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
SAX →	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
SAX / SAECS / SRX → IOS → IOS / ME1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE
SAX / SRX → FE3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE, Hapag-Lloyd
SRX → FP1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
SAX / SRX → FP1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, ONE
SRX → AL5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
SAX / SRX → AL5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE, Hapag-Lloyd
SRX → NTX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
SAX / SAECS → NE2 / AE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
SRX → IOX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
SRX → FE3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
SAX / SAECS → AL4 / TA4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
SAX / SAECS → AL1 / TA3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
SAECS → Neo Samba	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
SRX → FE4	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
SAX →	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
SAX / SAECS / SRX → IOS / ME1 → IOS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE
SAX / SAECS / SRX → IOS → IOS / ME1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
SAX / SRX → IO3 / IO2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, ONE
SRX → FP1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
SAX / SRX → FP1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE, Hapag-Lloyd
SAX / SRX → FE4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, ONE
SRX → NTX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
SAX / SAECS → NE2 / AE1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
SAX / SAECS → AL4 / TA4	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
SAX / SAECS → AL1 / TA3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
SAECS → Neo Samba	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
SAX / SAECS / SRX → IOS / ME1 → IOS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
SAX / SRX → IO3 / IO2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE, Hapag-Lloyd
SAX / SRX → FE4	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE, Hapag-Lloyd
SAECS → CLX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
SAECS → CLX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
NWC to SAF → NWC to SAEC - String I	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
NWC to SAF → MSC - NWC to SAEC - String I-X	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
SAX → ECX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
SAX → ECX-X	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
SAX → ECX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
SAX → ECX-X	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
SAX → CES	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
SAX → CES	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
SAX / SRX → IEX / IO3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, ONE
SAX / SRX → IEX / IO3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE, Hapag-Lloyd
SAX / SAECS → SWX / EUROSAL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
SAX / SAECS → SWX / EUROSAL	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
SRX → LUX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
SRX → LUX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
NWC to SAF → Britannia	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC to SAF → Condor	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC to SAF → AES	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC to SAF → Silk	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC to SAF → IPAK	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC to SAF → Israel Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC to SAF → Lion	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC to SAF → Swan-Sentosa	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC to SAF → ECUADOR-NWC-USA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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Most frequent

Port Elizabeth to Hamburg

Port of loading

ZAPLZ

Port of loading

DEHAM

27 days 16h: 1-2 times a day

13,357 km
8,300 mi.

1 transfer
1 stop

Estimated emissions

1.22t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NWC MOR WAF → NWC to SAEC - String I	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
NWC MOR WAF → MSC - NWC to SAEC - String I-X	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC MOR WAF → Britannia	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC MOR WAF → Condor	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC MOR WAF → AES	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC MOR WAF → Silk	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC MOR WAF → IPAK	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC MOR WAF → Israel Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC MOR WAF → Lion	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC MOR WAF → Swan-Sentosa	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC to SAF → NWC to SAEC - String I	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
NWC to SAF → MSC - NWC to SAEC - String I-X	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC to SAF → Britannia	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC to SAF → Condor	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC to SAF → AES	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC to SAF → Silk	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC to SAF → IPAK	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC to SAF → Israel Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC to SAF → Lion	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC to SAF → Swan-Sentosa	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC to SAF → ECUADOR-NWC-USA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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Ocean routes from South Africa to Germany

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

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South Africa to Germany by Air freight

Quickest air route

OR Tambo International Airport to Munich Airport

Most frequent

OR Tambo International Airport to Berlin Brandenburg Airport

South Africa to Germany by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Cape Town to Wilhelmshaven

Cargo flights

Durban to Hamburg

Most frequent

Port Elizabeth to Hamburg

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