Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Turkey and South Africa is 41 days 11h. Ships depart from Iskenderun (TRISK) and arrive at Durban (ZADUR) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Iskenderun (TRISK) and arrive into Durban (ZADUR) around 41 days 11h later. These services are operated by MESSL.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Turkey to South Africa takes around 10hrs. Flights depart from İstanbul Airport (IST) and arrive at OR Tambo International Airport (JNB).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Turkey and South Africa?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between İstanbul Airport (IST) and OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) depart every 1-2 weeks. These flights are serviced by Turkish Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, Air Algerie, Lufthansa, Lufthansa and KLM and the typical transit time is around 10hrs.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Turkey and South Africa. Cargo flights depart from İstanbul Airport (IST) and arrive at OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) with departures Every 1-2 weeks and a average flight time of around 10hrs. Turkish Airlines operates  on this route.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Turkey and South Africa by cargo ship is 5,436 Nautical Miles (10,068 Kilometres / 6,256 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Iskenderun (TRISK) and Durban (ZADUR).

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Turkey and South Africa by air is around 7,504 Kilometres (4,663 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between İstanbul Airport (IST) and OR Tambo International Airport (JNB).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.15t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Turkey 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 Turkey to South Africa?

Accepted Answer

457kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Turkey 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
Turkish AirlinesFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Airbus A330-200 Freighter
Ethiopian Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8+5 others
Air Algerie	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)+1 others
Lufthansa	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320neo+2 others
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321neo+4 others
KLM	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)+2 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Turkish Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900
Ethiopian Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8+3 others
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321neo+4 others
KLM	1-2 times a day	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)+3 others
Air France	Every 2-4 weeks	Airbus A320+1 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
RSSEA	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	MESSL
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