Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from United Arab Emirates to South Africa by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between United Arab Emirates and South Africa is 20 days 2h. Ships depart from Abu Dhabi (AEAUH) and arrive at Ngqura (ZANGQ) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between United Arab Emirates and South Africa?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Abu Dhabi (AEAUH) and arrive into Ngqura (ZANGQ) around 20 days 2h later. These services are operated by MSC.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from United Arab Emirates to South Africa by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from United Arab Emirates to South Africa takes around 7h 53m. Flights depart from Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) and arrive at OR Tambo International Airport (JNB).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between United Arab Emirates and South Africa?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) and OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) depart every 4-6 weeks. These flights are serviced by FedEx and Qatar Airways and the typical transit time is around 7h 53m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between United Arab Emirates and South Africa?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between United Arab Emirates and South Africa. Cargo flights depart from Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) and arrive at OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) with departures Every 4-6 weeks and a average flight time of around 7h 53m. FedEx operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between United Arab Emirates to South Africa by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between United Arab Emirates and South Africa by cargo ship is 6,479 Nautical Miles (11,998 Kilometres / 7,455 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Abu Dhabi (AEAUH) and Ngqura (ZANGQ).

Question 7

What is the distance between United Arab Emirates to South Africa by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between United Arab Emirates and South Africa by air is around 6,377 Kilometres (3,962 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC) and OR Tambo International Airport (JNB).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

751kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from United Arab Emirates to South Africa. 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 United Arab Emirates to South Africa?

Accepted Answer

129kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from United Arab Emirates to South Africa. 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
FedExFreighter	Every 4-6 weeks	Boeing 777-200F Freighter
Qatar Airways	1-2 times a week	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+4 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Emirates	2-4 times a day	Road Feeder Service+2 others
EgyptAir	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-200 Freighter+4 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Himalaya → Ingwe	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
India to South Africa / Ilanga Express	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MEX / CMEX / AG4 / ME5 / CSG → ZAX2 / ASA / SAS / SAF2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, Evergreen, ONE, PIL
EPIC → MIDAS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
INDKHIQ → MIDAS2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CNC Line, CMA CGM
KME / AG3 → FAX / SA1 / SAC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Evergreen, ONE
BIGEX → MIDAS2 / PROTEA	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	CMA CGM, Maersk
EAX → India to South Africa / Ilanga Express	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
MEX4 / AMA / ME1 → ZAX3 / FAX / SAF3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MIDAS2 / PROTEA	Direct	2-4 times a week	CMA CGM, Maersk, CNC Line
MIAX / AIM	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, ONE
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United Arab Emirates to South Africa By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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United Arab Emirates to South Africa by Air freight

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Al Maktoum International Airport to OR Tambo International Airport

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Sharjah International Airport to OR Tambo International Airport

United Arab Emirates to South Africa by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Abu Dhabi to Ngqura

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Abu Dhabi to Durban

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Jebel Ali to Durban

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