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

The shortest shipping time by sea between South Africa and Taiwan is 23 days 13h. Ships depart from Cape Town (ZACPT) and arrive at Kaohsiung (TWKHH) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

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

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Cape Town (ZACPT) and arrive into Kaohsiung (TWKHH) around 23 days 13h later. These services are operated by PIL, COSCO, Evergreen, Evergreen, ONE, MSC, MSC, ONE, ONE, MSC, ZIM, COSCO, Evergreen, MSC and ONE.

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

The quickest flight from South Africa to Taiwan takes around 20h 46m. Flights depart from OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and arrive at Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH).

How often do planes fly between South Africa and Taiwan?

Scheduled flights between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Cathay Pacific and the typical transit time is around 20h 46m.

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

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

The distance between South Africa and Taiwan by cargo ship is 7,493 Nautical Miles (13,877 Kilometres / 8,623 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Cape Town (ZACPT) and Kaohsiung (TWKHH).

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

The distance between South Africa and Taiwan by air is around 11,348 Kilometres (7,052 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH).

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

1.34t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from South Africa to Taiwan. 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 South Africa to Taiwan?

497kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from South Africa to Taiwan. 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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South Africa to Taiwan By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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20h 46m, Every 1-2 days

497kg CO₂e

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23 days 13h, Every 1-2 weeks

1.34t CO₂e

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South Africa to Taiwan by Air freight

The quickest way to get from South Africa to Taiwan by plane will take about 20h 46m and departs from OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and arrives into Kaohsiung International Airport (KHH). There are flights departing every 1-2 days on this route. Cathay Pacific is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing every 1-2 days.

Quickest air route

OR Tambo International Airport to Kaohsiung International Airport

Departs from

JNB

Departs from

KHH

20h 46m: Every 1-2 days

11,348 km
7,052 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

497kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Cathay Pacific	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+4 others
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Most frequent

OR Tambo International Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport

Departs from

JNB

Departs from

TPE

21h 16m: 2-4 times a day

11,893 km
7,390 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

500kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Singapore Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900+1 others
Emirates	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
Cathay Pacific	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+7 others
Air China	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900+2 others

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South Africa to Taiwan by Container ship

The quickest way to get from South Africa to Taiwan by ship will take about 23 days 13h and departs from Cape Town (ZACPT) and arrives into Kaohsiung (TWKHH). There are vessels departing every 1-2 weeks on this route. PIL is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Cape Town to Kaohsiung

Port of loading

ZACPT

Port of loading

TWKHH

23 days 13h: Every 1-2 weeks

13,877 km
8,623 mi.

Direct
1 stop

Estimated emissions

1.34t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
ZAX2 / ASA / SA2 / SAS / SAF2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL, ONE, COSCO, Evergreen, Hapag-Lloyd, OOCL, ZIM
ZAX2 / SAF2 → KTX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
ASA → CIM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
ASA → NSB	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
SRX → FE4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
Iroko → Pertiwi	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Iroko → Lynx →	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
ASA / SAS → CIX2 / NCI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Evergreen
MIAX / AIM → SA2 / SAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Hapag-Lloyd
Iroko → Emerald	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
SA2 → ZXB	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
ZAX2 / ASA / SAF2 → AEM1 / MD2 / WM1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
ASA → NSD	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
Iroko → Dolphin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
SAS → AG1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE

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Cargo flights

Durban to Kaohsiung

Port of loading

ZADUR

Port of loading

TWKHH

31 days 20h: Every 1-2 weeks

15,582 km
9,682 mi.

Direct
2 stops

Estimated emissions

1.51t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
ZAX2 / ASA / SA2 / SAS / SAF2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL, ONE, COSCO, Evergreen, Hapag-Lloyd, OOCL, ZIM
ZAX3 → JTS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
SAC → FE4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
SAC → MD1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
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
ZAX3 / FAX / SAF3 → AEU5 / CEM / LL6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, Evergreen
ZAX3 / SAF3 → KTX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
FAX → CIM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
FAX → NSB	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
Ingwe → Origami	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Ingwe → Silk	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Ingwe → Panther	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
SHAKA2 / ZAX1 → TWS / AWE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
SHAKA2 / ZAX1 → JPI	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	CMA CGM, COSCO
PROTEA → EMC - CIX \| HL - CIX \| INTERA - CIX \| WHL - CIX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
SAFARI → SH3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
ZAX1 → CTW2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
FAX / SAC → CIX2 / NCI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Evergreen
ZAX1 → WSA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
SHAKA2 / ZAX1 → DAH / OPNW	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
SA1 → ZXB	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
SHAKA2 / ZAX1 → MEX2 / AEM1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
SHAKA2 / ZAX1 → A3NANL / A3N	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
Mozambique Shuttle → Origami	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
ZAX3 / FAX / SAF3 → AEM1 / MD2 / WM1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, Evergreen
Ingwe → Pertiwi	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
FAX → NSD	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
SHAKA2 / ZAX1 / SAFARI → ANZEX / CNS / ANL - ANZEX \| CMA - ANZEX \| COSCO - CNS \| NPDL - NCS \| OOCL - CNS \| PIL - NCS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, CMA CGM, COSCO
Ingwe → Emerald	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MIAX → CIX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
SHAKA2 / ZAX1 / SAFARI → ANZEX / CNS / ANL - ANZEX \| CMA - ANZEX \| COSCO - CNS \| NPDL - NCS \| OOCL - CNS \| PIL - NCS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, CMA CGM, COSCO
SHAKA2 / ZAX1 → JPI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
SAC → AG1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
Ingwe → Dolphin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
SAFARI → SH3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk

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

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South Africa to Taiwan by Air freight

Quickest air route

OR Tambo International Airport to Kaohsiung International Airport

Most frequent

OR Tambo International Airport to Taiwan Taoyuan International Airport

South Africa to Taiwan by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Cape Town to Kaohsiung

Cargo flights

Durban to Kaohsiung

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