Shipping Cost from Tokyo to Cape Town

Get the best January 2026 prices to anywhere in the US or anywhere in the world. Looking for the cheapest way to ship from Tokyo to Cape Town? The distance is approximately 9,152 miles. Shipping via NRT airport.

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Mini Box

12" x 12" x 12"

Size Details

13 lbs / 6 kg

Small Box

15" x 15" x 15"

Size Details

25 lbs / 11 kg

Standard Box

18" x 18" x 18"

Size Details

42 lbs / 19 kg

Large Box

20" x 20" x 20"

Size Details

60 lbs / 27 kg

X Large Box

22" x 22" x 22"

Size Details

75 lbs / 34 kg

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Distance

9,152 miles

Transit Time

8 business days via DHL

Route Type

international

Available Shipping Options

Cheapest Option

$297.55 via DHL

Fastest Option

1 day via UPS

DHL

International Economy Air

Transit Time

12 days

Price

$297.55

FedEx

International Economy

Transit Time

11 days

Price

$312.43

UPS

Worldwide Expedited

Transit Time

10 days

Price

$339.21

DHL

Recommended

International Air Cargo

Transit Time

8 days

Price

$357.06

UPS

Worldwide Express

Transit Time

6 days

Price

$553.47

FedEx

International Priority

Transit Time

6 days

Price

$582.60

FedEx

International First

Transit Time

1 day

Price

$808.14

UPS

Worldwide Express Plus

Transit Time

1 day

Price

$848.55

About Shipping from Tokyo to Cape Town

When shipping from Tokyo to Cape Town, 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 Japan to South Africa, air cargo provides the fastest delivery, while ocean freight offers significant cost savings for larger shipments.

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What Can You Ship from Tokyo to Cape Town?

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Automobile Shipping Rates

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Q:How much does it cost to send a car to Cape Town?
The eventual cost largely depends on the finer details of your vehicle transportation. Typically a vehicle delivery in South Africa for about 800 km should be somewhere in the ballpark of R4,000 to R8,000. It could be about R2000 to R4,000 for shorter trips. Contact MG Move it for a quote today.
Q:What is the 3 year rule for cars in Japan?
Three years after purchase, every new car has to go through an expensive inspection process, and once every two years after that. Furthermore, vehicles older than 10 years have to pass the inspection every year. As a result, most car owners in Japan write off their cars after 10 years and buy new ones.

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Q:How long does a cargo ship take from Japan to South Africa?
Transportation from Japan to South Africa typically involves a combination of shipping methods. Sea freight can take 4-8 weeks depending on the origin and destination ports, while air freight offers delivery within 3-7 days.
Q:What is the cheapest way to ship internationally from Japan?
Japan Post's International Parcel Delivery is the cheapest international shipping from Japan via surface mail. Japan Post's International Parcel Delivery via SAL (Economy Air) is the second cheapest option.

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Q:How long does a ship take from Japan to South Africa?
The quickest way to get from Tokyo to Durban by ship will take about 29 days 5h and departs from Tokyo (JPTYO) and arrives into Durban (ZADUR). There are vessels departing every 1-2 weeks on this route. ONE is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.
Q:What is the cheapest international shipping from Japan?
Japan Post's International Parcel Delivery is the cheapest international shipping from Japan via surface mail. Japan Post's International Parcel Delivery via SAL (Economy Air) is the second cheapest option.

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