Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between South Africa and Portugal is 33 days 2h. Ships depart from Port Elizabeth (ZAPLZ) and arrive at Leixoes (PTLEI) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Port Elizabeth (ZAPLZ) and arrive into Leixoes (PTLEI) around 33 days 2h later. These services are operated by MSC, MSC and MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from South Africa to Portugal takes around 16h 45m. Flights depart from OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and arrive at Humberto Delgado Airport (Lisbon Portela Airport) (LIS).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between South Africa and Portugal?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Humberto Delgado Airport (Lisbon Portela Airport) (LIS) depart every few hours. These flights are serviced by TAAG Angola Airlines, LAM Mozambique Airlines, Swiss, Air France, KLM, British Airways, Qatar Airways, Emirates, Lufthansa and Cargolux and the typical transit time is around 16h 45m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between South Africa and Portugal. Cargo flights depart from OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and arrive at Humberto Delgado Airport (Lisbon Portela Airport) (LIS) with departures 2-4 times a week and a average flight time of around 16h 45m. Cargolux operates  on this route.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between South Africa and Portugal by cargo ship is 7,881 Nautical Miles (14,596 Kilometres / 9,070 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Port Elizabeth (ZAPLZ) and Leixoes (PTLEI).

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between South Africa and Portugal by air is around 8,281 Kilometres (5,145 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Humberto Delgado Airport (Lisbon Portela Airport) (LIS).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.23t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from South Africa to Portugal. 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 9

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

Accepted Answer

634kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from South Africa to Portugal. 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
TAAG Angola Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737+1 others
LAM Mozambique Airlines	1-2 times a week	Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet+1 others
Swiss	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A340-300+4 others
Air France	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+4 others
KLM	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
British Airways	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+5 others
Qatar Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+1 others
Emirates	1-2 times a day	Airbus A380-800+1 others
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 747-8+3 others
CargoluxFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+1 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NWC MOR WAF →	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC to SAF →	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC to SAF →	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NWC MOR WAF → NWC-USA-SAWC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC MOR WAF → NWC to/from Turkiye - Main Service	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC MOR WAF → NWC to SAF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC MOR WAF → Antwerp From/to West Coast UK	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC MOR WAF → NWC to SAEC - String I	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC to SAF → NWC-USA-SAWC	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	MSC
NWC to SAF → NWC to/from Turkiye - Main Service	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC to SAF → NWC-USA-SAWC	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	MSC
NWC to SAF → NWC to/from Turkiye - Main Service	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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

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South Africa to Portugal by Air freight

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OR Tambo International Airport to Humberto Delgado Airport (Lisbon Portela Airport)

South Africa to Portugal by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Port Elizabeth to Leixoes

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Port Elizabeth to Sines

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