Estimated Air Cargo Transit Times by Continent-to-Continent Route:
From → To
North America → Europe
Estimated Duration
1–3 days
Notes
Frequent direct flights; high traffic routes (e.g., JFK to FRA, LHR).
From → To
North America → Asia
Estimated Duration
2–5 days
Notes
Direct flights (e.g., LAX to HKG or NRT); longer for Southeast Asia.
From → To
North America → Africa
Estimated Duration
3–6 days
Notes
Few direct routes; may go via Europe or Middle East.
From → To
North America → South America
Estimated Duration
1–3 days
Notes
Quick to Brazil, Colombia, Chile via Miami or Atlanta hubs.
From → To
North America → Australia/NZ
Estimated Duration
4–7 days
Notes
Often transits via Asia or Pacific hubs (e.g., HNL, AKL).
From → To
Europe → Asia
Estimated Duration
1–4 days
Notes
Strong connections; e.g., FRA to PVG, LHR to DEL.
From → To
Europe → Africa
Estimated Duration
1–3 days
Notes
Frequent routes to West, North, and East Africa (e.g., to NBO, ACC).
From → To
Europe → South America
Estimated Duration
2–5 days
Notes
Limited direct cargo; often via North America or Africa.
From → To
Europe → Australia/NZ
Estimated Duration
3–6 days
Notes
Usually transits via Asia or Middle East.
From → To
Asia → North America
Estimated Duration
2–4 days
Notes
Busy lanes (e.g., HKG to LAX, ICN to ORD); fast and direct.
From → To
Asia → Europe
Estimated Duration
1–3 days
Notes
Major cargo routes (e.g., SIN to AMS, PEK to FRA).
From → To
Asia → Africa
Estimated Duration
2–5 days
Notes
Indirect flights common; Middle East hubs often used.
From → To
Asia → South America
Estimated Duration
3–7 days
Notes
Requires transshipment (via U.S. or Europe).
From → To
Asia → Australia/NZ
Estimated Duration
1–3 days
Notes
Frequent and direct, especially from Southeast Asia.
From → To
Africa → Europe
Estimated Duration
1–3 days
Notes
Strong links, especially from North, East, and West Africa.
From → To
Africa → North America
Estimated Duration
3–6 days
Notes
Fewer direct routes; often via Europe.
From → To
Africa → Asia
Estimated Duration
3–6 days
Notes
Usually through Middle East or Europe.
From → To
Africa → South America
Estimated Duration
4–8 days
Notes
Least direct; expect multiple legs.
From → To
Africa → Australia/NZ
Estimated Duration
4–7 days
Notes
Rare direct; typically routes through Asia or Gulf states.
From → To
South America → North America
Estimated Duration
1–3 days
Notes
Fastest from Brazil, Colombia, and Chile.
From → To
South America → Europe
Estimated Duration
2–4 days
Notes
Regular flights from major hubs like São Paulo or Bogotá.
From → To
South America → Asia
Estimated Duration
4–7 days
Notes
Rarely direct; often via U.S. or Europe.
From → To
South America → Africa
Estimated Duration
4–8 days
Notes
Limited capacity; multiple connections required.
From → To
South America → Australia/NZ
Estimated Duration
5–9 days
Notes
Transits through U.S., Europe, or Asia.
From → To
Australia/NZ → Asia
Estimated Duration
1–3 days
Notes
Fast and frequent routes (e.g., SYD to SIN or HKG).
From → To
Australia/NZ → North America
Estimated Duration
3–5 days
Notes
Direct or via Pacific hubs (e.g., AKL, HNL).
From → To
Australia/NZ → Europe
Estimated Duration
3–6 days
Notes
Usually goes via Asia or the Middle East.
From → To
Australia/NZ → Africa
Estimated Duration
4–7 days
Notes
Indirect, through Asia or Gulf hubs.
From → To
Australia/NZ → South America
Estimated Duration
5–9 days
Notes
Requires several legs; via U.S. or Asia.
Important Notes:
These are typical commercial air freight durations, not including ground handling, customs clearance, or warehouse processing. Actual transit time depends on: Flight availability, Route frequency, Cargo airline schedules, Type of service (standard vs. express vs. consolidated), Customs delays and clearance efficiency at destination.
