Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between South Africa and Qatar is 21 days 18h. Ships depart from Ngqura (ZANGQ) and arrive at Hamad (QAHMD) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Ngqura (ZANGQ) and arrive into Hamad (QAHMD) around 21 days 18h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM, CMA CGM and CMA CGM.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from South Africa to Qatar takes around 8h 25m. Flights depart from OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and arrive at Hamad International Airport (DOH).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between South Africa and Qatar?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Hamad International Airport (DOH) depart 2-4 times a day. These flights are serviced by Qatar Airways and the typical transit time is around 8h 25m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between South Africa and Qatar by cargo ship is 4,707 Nautical Miles (8,718 Kilometres / 5,417 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Ngqura (ZANGQ) and Hamad (QAHMD).

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between South Africa and Qatar by air is around 6,250 Kilometres (3,884 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Hamad International Airport (DOH).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

862kg CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from South Africa to Qatar. 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 Qatar?

Accepted Answer

201kg CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from South Africa to Qatar. 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
Qatar Airways	2-4 times a day	Boeing 787-9+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MIDAS1 → GULFEKHF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
MIDAS1 → CIMEX1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
MIDAS1 → GULFOMF2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MIDAS2 → GULFEKHF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
AIM →	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
MIDAS2 → CIMEX1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
MIAX / AIM → AG2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, ONE
MIDAS2 → GULFOMF2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM

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