How long does it take to ship a container from Durban to Shenzhen by sea?

The shortest shipping time by sea between Durban and Shenzhen is 23 days 5h. Ships depart from Durban (ZADUR) and arrive at Hong Kong (HKHKG) with scheduled departures 2-4 times a week.

How regularly do container ships travel between Durban and Shenzhen?

There are scheduled container ships that depart 2-4 times a week from Durban (ZADUR) and arrive into Hong Kong (HKHKG) around 23 days 5h later. These services are operated by Maersk, MSC, PIL, ONE, OOCL, OOCL, ZIM, OOCL, OOCL, OOCL, Evergreen, OOCL, Maersk, MSC, Evergreen, CMA CGM, MSC, Maersk, Maersk, ONE, CMA CGM, OOCL, ONE and ONE.

How long does it take to send cargo from Durban to Shenzhen by air freight?

The quickest flight from Durban to Shenzhen takes around 21h 41m. Flights depart from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) and arrive at Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX).

How often do planes fly between Durban and Shenzhen?

Scheduled flights between King Shaka International Airport (DUR) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) depart daily. These flights are serviced by Emirates and Qatar Airways and the typical transit time is around 21h 41m.

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Durban and Shenzhen?

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Durban and Shenzhen. 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 Durban to Shenzhen by ship?

The distance between Durban and Shenzhen by cargo ship is 6,457 Nautical Miles (11,959 Kilometres / 7,431 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Durban (ZADUR) and Yantian (CNYTN).

What is the distance between Durban to Shenzhen by air?

The distance between Durban and Shenzhen by air is around 12,540 Kilometres (7,792 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between King Shaka International Airport (DUR) and Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX).

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Durban to Shenzhen by sea?

1.02t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Durban to Shenzhen. 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 Durban to Shenzhen?

733kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Durban to Shenzhen. 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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21h 41m, Daily

733kg CO₂e

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23 days 5h, 2-4 times a week

945kg CO₂e

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Durban to Shenzhen by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Durban to Shenzhen by plane will take about 21h 41m and departs from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) and arrives into Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX). There are flights departing daily on this route. Emirates is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing every 1-2 days.

Quickest air route

King Shaka International Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport

Departs from

DUR

Departs from

SZX

21h 41m: Daily

12,540 km
7,792 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

733kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER
Qatar Airways	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-8+1 others
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Most frequent

King Shaka International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport

Departs from

DUR

Departs from

HKG

22h 12m: 1-2 times a day

12,563 km
7,806 mi.

1 transfer
1 stop

Estimated emissions

757kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Qatar Airways	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-8+2 others
Turkish Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900+5 others
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Durban to Shenzhen by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Durban to Shenzhen by ship will take about 23 days 5h and departs from Durban (ZADUR) and arrives into Hong Kong (HKHKG). There are vessels departing 2-4 times a week on this route. Maersk is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing 1-2 times a week.

Quickest ocean route

Durban to Hong Kong

Port of loading

ZADUR

Port of loading

HKHKG

23 days 5h: 2-4 times a week

11,925 km
7,410 mi.

Direct
2 stops

Estimated emissions

945kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
SHAKA2 / ZAX1 / SAFARI	Direct	1-2 times a week	Maersk, CMA CGM, COSCO
Ingwe	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
ZAX2 / ASA / SA2 / SAS / SAF2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL, ONE, COSCO, Evergreen, Hapag-Lloyd, OOCL, ZIM
SA1 / SAC → AS2 / SX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Hapag-Lloyd
ZAX3 / SA1 / SAF3 → CIX3 / CI3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, ZIM, Gold Star
ZAX3 / FAX / SAF3 → ESA / TLA1 / ES1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, Evergreen, PIL
SA1 → ASE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM, Hapag-Lloyd
SAF3 → CPX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
ZAX3 / FAX / SAF3 → ESA2 / ESA3 / TLA2 / ES2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, Evergreen, PIL
ZAX3 / SAF3 / FAX → KTX1 / COSCO - KTX1 \| OOCL - KTX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, PIL
FAX / SA1 → CIX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, Hapag-Lloyd
ZAX3 / FAX / SA1 / SAC / SAF3 → ZAX2 / ASA / SA2 / SAS / SAF2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, ONE, COSCO, Evergreen, ZIM, Hapag-Lloyd, PIL
SAFARI → SH2	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Maersk
Ingwe → Pertiwi	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
ZAX3 / FAX → CIT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO
SHAKA2 / ZAX1 → JPI	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	CMA CGM, COSCO
Ingwe → Orchid	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
SAFARI → IA7	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
PROTEA → EMC - CIX \| HL - CIX \| INTERA - CIX \| WHL - CIX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
ZAX3 / SAC / SAF3 → FCE / CCX / FCS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, OOCL, COSCO
MIDAS2 → CIX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
ZAX3 / FAX / SAF3 → AEM1 / MD2 / WM1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, Evergreen
SAC / SAF3 → JSM / ONE - JSM \| TSL - JSM \| WHL - JSM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, OOCL
SAC → JSM3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE

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Closest seaports

Durban to Yantian

Port of loading

ZADUR

Port of loading

CNYTN

26 days 5h: 2-4 times a day

11,959 km
7,431 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

1.02t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
SAC → FE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
ZAX3 / FAX / SAF3 → AEU1 / NE1 / LL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, Evergreen
SA1 → NE2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
SA1 → ZSL / MSC - Lone Star Express \| ZIM - ZSL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM, Gold Star
SAC → EC2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
SAC → PS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
SA1 → Z7S	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ZIM
SA1 → SE2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
SA1 → NE2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
SAFARI → IA7	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Maersk
MSC - Ingwe → TP16	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Ingwe → Condor	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
SA1 → ZXB	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
SAFARI → SH3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
ZAX3 / FAX / SAF3 → SEA2 & AWE5 / PE1 / SEAP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, Evergreen
SAC → MS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
SAFARI → AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Ingwe → Lone Star Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Ingwe → America	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
ZAX3 / FAX / SAC / SAF3 → AS1 + AAS2 / PRX / CP1 / CPX3 + PCS1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, OOCL, COSCO, Evergreen
SAC → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
ZAX3 / FAX / SAF3 → ESA / TLA1 / ES1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, Evergreen, PIL
MSC - Ingwe → AE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
SAC → FE5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
Ingwe → Emerald	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
SAFARI → IA7	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
Ingwe → Britannia	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Ingwe → Lynx	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
SA1 → ASE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM, Hapag-Lloyd
Ingwe → Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
SAC → FE6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
ZAX3 / FAX / SAF3 → AEM1 / MD2 / WM1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, Evergreen
Ingwe → Sentosa	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Ingwe → Orchid	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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Durban to Shenzhen By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Durban to Shenzhen by Air freight

Quickest air route

King Shaka International Airport to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport

Most frequent

King Shaka International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport

Durban to Shenzhen by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Durban to Hong Kong

Closest seaports

Durban to Yantian

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