Mattress Shipping Cost from Shanghai to Durban

Get the best January 2026 prices to anywhere in the US or anywhere in the world. How much does it cost to ship a mattress from Shanghai to Durban? Get instant quotes from top carriers. The distance is approximately 7,276 miles. Shipping via PVG airport.

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Shanghai, Durban,

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Distance

7,276 miles

Transit Time

7 business days via DHL

Route Type

international

Available Shipping Options

Cheapest Option

$469.40 via DHL

Fastest Option

1 day via UPS

DHL

International Economy Air

Transit Time

10 days

Price

$469.40

FedEx

International Economy

Transit Time

9 days

Price

$492.87

UPS

Worldwide Expedited

Transit Time

9 days

Price

$535.12

DHL

Recommended

International Air Cargo

Transit Time

7 days

Price

$563.28

UPS

Worldwide Express

Transit Time

5 days

Price

$796.86

FedEx

International Priority

Transit Time

5 days

Price

$838.80

FedEx

International First

Transit Time

1 day

Price

$1114.32

UPS

Worldwide Express Plus

Transit Time

1 day

Price

$1170.04

About Shipping from Shanghai to Durban

When shipping from Shanghai to Durban, you have several carrier options to choose from. The best choice depends on your priorities - whether you want the cheapest rate or the fastest delivery.

For international shipping from China to South Africa, air cargo provides the fastest delivery, while ocean freight offers significant cost savings for larger shipments.

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Q:How long does it take to ship from Shanghai to Durban?
Port-to-Port minimum ~21–22 days on direct services from South China to Durban. Door-to-door ~25–35+ days (longer if routing to Cape Town or Ngqura).
Q:How much does it cost to ship from China to South Africa?
Sea freight is $1,989 to $2,431 for a 20GP and $2,335 to $2,854 for a 40HQ container to Durban and Cape Town. LCL remains steady at $200 per cbm. Air freight is $7.16 per kg for 1,000kg+ shipments. Delivery Times (November 2025): Sea freight averages 25–35 days to Durban and up to 48 days to Cape Town.
Q:Why is shipping from China to South Africa so expensive?
The cost for rail freight from China to South Africa is influenced by multiple factors: Total shipping distance and number of transshipment points. Cargo volume and type (containerized, bulk, project cargo) Current fuel and rail network charges.

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