Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Barcelona to São Paulo by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Barcelona and São Paulo is 27 days 13h. Ships depart from Barcelona (ESBCN) and arrive at Santos (BRSSZ) with scheduled departures 2-4 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Barcelona and São Paulo?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 2-4 times a week from Barcelona (ESBCN) and arrive into Santos (BRSSZ) around 27 days 13h later. These services are operated by MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, ZIM, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, ZIM, ZIM, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd and Hapag-Lloyd.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Barcelona to São Paulo by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Barcelona to São Paulo takes around 11hrs. Flights depart from Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) and arrive at Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Barcelona and São Paulo?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) and Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by LATAM Airlines, Royal Air Maroc, Air Europa, Iberia, Air France, Lufthansa, KLM, Swiss and Lufthansa and the typical transit time is around 11hrs.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Barcelona and São Paulo?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Barcelona and São Paulo. Cargo flights depart from Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) and arrive at Viracopos International Airport (VCP) with departures 2-4 times a week and a average flight time of around 1 day 1h. Lufthansa operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Barcelona to São Paulo by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Barcelona and São Paulo by cargo ship is 5,862 Nautical Miles (10,856 Kilometres / 6,746 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Barcelona (ESBCN) and Santos (BRSSZ).

Question 7

What is the distance between Barcelona to São Paulo by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Barcelona and São Paulo by air is around 8,775 Kilometres (5,452 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) and Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Barcelona to São Paulo by sea?

Accepted Answer

1t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Barcelona to São Paulo. 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 Barcelona to São Paulo?

Accepted Answer

438kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Barcelona to São Paulo. 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
LATAM Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+1 others
Royal Air Maroc	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)+3 others
Air Europa	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+2 others
Iberia	1-2 times a day	Airbus A321+5 others
Air France	1-2 times a day	Airbus A320+6 others
Lufthansa	2-4 times a week	Airbus A321+4 others
KLM	Every 1-2 days	Embraer 190+4 others
Swiss	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321neo+5 others
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321neo+6 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
LufthansaFreighter	2-4 times a week	Airbus A321neo+6 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MSE / West Med to SAEC / SAM	Direct	2-4 times a week	MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, ZIM
ESC → West Med to SAEC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Himalaya → West Med to SAEC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
EMUSA → West Med to SAEC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
CALEX → West Med to SAEC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
SMF → SAM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
MEDGULF / MSC - MEDGULF → MSE / West Med to SAEC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, Hapag-Lloyd
MGX → MSE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
AL7 / ZCA → MSE / SAM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM, Hapag-Lloyd
ZMP → SAM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
Lynx → West Med to SAEC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
SE4 → MSE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
HL - MSW → BRASEX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
MSW → GS1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
WAX → ECX	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	Hapag-Lloyd
MSW → CON	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
MSW → CON	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd

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Barcelona to São Paulo By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Barcelona to São Paulo by Air freight

Quickest air route

Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport

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Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport to Viracopos International Airport

Barcelona to São Paulo by Container ship

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Barcelona to Santos

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