Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between South Africa and Turkey is 23 days 15h. Ships depart from Durban (ZADUR) and arrive at Iskenderun (TRISK) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Durban (ZADUR) and arrive into Iskenderun (TRISK) around 23 days 15h later. These services are operated by MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from South Africa to Turkey takes around 11h 15m. Flights depart from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and arrive at İstanbul Airport (IST).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between South Africa and Turkey?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and İstanbul Airport (IST) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Turkish Airlines and the typical transit time is around 11h 15m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between South Africa and Turkey. Cargo flights depart from OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and arrive at İstanbul Airport (IST) with departures Every 1-2 weeks and a average flight time of around 17h 40m. Turkish Airlines operates  on this route.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between South Africa and Turkey by cargo ship is 8,465 Nautical Miles (15,677 Kilometres / 9,741 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Durban (ZADUR) and Iskenderun (TRISK).

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between South Africa and Turkey by air is around 8,438 Kilometres (5,243 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and İstanbul Airport (IST).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.57t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from South Africa to Turkey. 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 Turkey?

Accepted Answer

281kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from South Africa to Turkey. 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
Turkish Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Turkish AirlinesFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Airbus A330-200 Freighter
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
RSSEA	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC, MESSL
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
→ Adriatic to E - Med	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
→ Gioia Tauro to E-Med	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
→ Intra E-Med Service	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
→ HELLENIC	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
RSSEA → West Africa / Türkiye-West Med-WAF	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC, MESSL

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

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South Africa to Turkey by Air freight

Quickest air route

Cape Town International Airport to İstanbul Airport

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OR Tambo International Airport to İstanbul Airport

South Africa to Turkey by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Durban to Iskenderun

Cargo flights

Durban to Mersin

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