How long does it take to ship a container from Brazil to China by sea?

The shortest shipping time by sea between Brazil and China is 30 days 17h. Ships depart from Salvador (BRSSA) and arrive at Shekou (CNSHK) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

How regularly do container ships travel between Brazil and China?

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Salvador (BRSSA) and arrive into Shekou (CNSHK) around 30 days 17h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM, Maersk, Maersk, MSC and COSCO.

How often do planes fly between Brazil and China?

Scheduled flights between Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Air China, Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines and Ethiopian Airlines and the typical transit time is around 23h 20m.

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Brazil and China?

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Brazil and China. Cargo flights depart from Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and arrive at Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) with departures Every 1-2 weeks and a average flight time of around 1 day 3h. Ethiopian Airlines operates on this route.

What is the distance between Brazil to China by ship?

The distance between Brazil and China by cargo ship is 10,735 Nautical Miles (19,882 Kilometres / 12,354 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Salvador (BRSSA) and Shekou (CNSHK).

What is the distance between Brazil to China by air?

The distance between Brazil and China by air is around 17,597 Kilometres (10,934 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Brazil to China by sea?

1.93t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Brazil to China. 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.

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from Brazil to China?

728kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Brazil to China. 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.

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Q: How long does it take to send cargo from Brazil to China by air freight?

The quickest flight from Brazil to China takes around 23h 20m. Flights depart from Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and arrive at Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).

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Brazil to China by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Brazil to China by plane will take about 23h 20m and departs from Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and arrives into Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK). There are flights departing 2-4 times a week on this route. Air China is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing 2-4 times a week.

Quickest air route

Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport

Departs from

GRU

Departs from

PEK

23h 20m: 2-4 times a week

17,597 km
10,934 mi.

Direct
1 stop

Estimated emissions

728kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Air China	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9
Lufthansa	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900
Turkish Airlines	1-2 times a day	Airbus A350-900+3 others
Ethiopian Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900 Freighter+2 others

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Cargo flights

Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport

Departs from

GRU

Departs from

CTU

1 day 3h: Every 1-2 weeks

17,077 km
10,611 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

572kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Ethiopian AirlinesFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Airbus A350-900 Freighter+2 others
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Most frequent

Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport

Departs from

GIG

Departs from

CTU

1 day 3h: Every 1-2 days

17,400 km
10,812 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

779kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+1 others
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Brazil to China by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Brazil to China by ship will take about 30 days 17h and departs from Salvador (BRSSA) and arrives into Shekou (CNSHK). There are vessels departing every 2-4 weeks on this route. CMA CGM is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 2-4 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Salvador to Shekou

Port of loading

BRSSA

Port of loading

CNSHK

30 days 17h: Every 2-4 weeks

19,882 km
12,354 mi.

Direct
1 stop

Estimated emissions

1.93t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
PEX2 / CAX1 / TLC1	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
SIRIUS / Neo Bossa Nova → SEAS3 / ASAS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, CMA CGM
ALCT2 → ASAS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Santana → Ipanema	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
BRASEX / BZX → PEX2 / CAX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM

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Most frequent

Santos to Shanghai

Port of loading

BRSSZ

Port of loading

CNSHG

35 days 17h: 2-4 times a week

21,411 km
13,304 mi.

Direct
2 stops

Estimated emissions

1.77t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
SEAS3 / ASAS2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, CMA CGM
AS2 / Ipanema / SX1	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, MSC
SAFRAN1 / Neo Samba	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, CMA CGM
ASE / NEOASAS	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, ZIM, Hapag-Lloyd
SEAS1 / ESA / TLA1 / ES1 / SA3	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen, PIL, CMA CGM, OOCL, Yang Ming
Santana	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AS2 → NE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
Neo Samba → AE11	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
AS2 → SE2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
Neo Samba → AE3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
AS2 → NE2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
Neo Samba → AE1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
ASE / NEOASAS → NE3 / AE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
Ipanema → FIREHORSE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
ASE / NEOASAS → SE2 / AE11	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
ASE / NEOASAS → NE2 / AE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
Ipanema / SX1 → Jade / MD5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, ONE
Ipanema → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
SAFRAN1 → AS6	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
SX1 → SW2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
AS2 / SX1 → SA1 / SAC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, ONE
SAFRAN1 / Neo Samba → SEAS3 / ASAS2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, CMA CGM
NEOASAS / ASE → FA2 / COSCO - WAX3 \| GSL - FA2 \| ONE - SW2 \| OOCL - WAF3 \| ZIM - FA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, ZIM
AS2 / SX1 → EAS4 / EA4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, ONE
AS2 → NE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
NEOASAS / ASE → FAX / COSCO - WAX1 \| GSL - FAX \| ONE - WA1 \| OOCL - WAF1 \| ZIM - FAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, ZIM
Neo Samba → AE2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
Neo Samba → MASHARIKI	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
SX1 → WA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
ASE → EAS4 / TZX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM, Hapag-Lloyd
ASE / NEOASAS → NE1 / AE2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
ASE → SA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM, Hapag-Lloyd
SA3 → MD5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
Ipanema → BUNGARAYA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NEOASAS → ASAS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
ESA / TLA1 → WAX3 / WAF3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
ES1 → EA3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL
SEAS1 / ESA / TLA1 → AS6 / CI1 / CIX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, OOCL
ESA / TLA1 / ES1 → CIX4 / CIX2 / CSE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, PIL, OOCL
ESA / TLA1 / ES1 → ZAX3 / FAX / SAF3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen, PIL, OOCL
ESA / TLA1 → WAX1 / WAF1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
ESA / ES1 → CIX6 / CVI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, PIL
Ipanema → Britannia	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NEOASAS → MASHARIKI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
SX1 → CCX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
ESA → MEX6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
SEAS1 → SEAS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
Ipanema / SX1 → Panther / MD1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, MSC
SX1 → EC2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
ESA / TLA1 → EAX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
AS2 → US1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
Neo Samba → TP11	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
ESA → CIT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen
SX1 → CVT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
ASE / NEOASAS → US1 / TP11	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
SA3 → MD1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
ESA / TLA1 → FCE / FCS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
SA3 → EC2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
Zarate Feeder → NEOASAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
North Sea → NEOASAS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
Ipanema → Lone Star Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Neo Samba → SH2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
ASE → ZSL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
NEOASAS → SH2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Carioca → Ipanema	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MSE / SAM → ASE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, ZIM
AS2 → ASE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
MSE / West Med to SAEC → AS2 / Ipanema	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Hapag-Lloyd, MSC
SEAS2 → SAFRAN1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
BRASEX / BZX → SEAS1 / ESA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM
AS2 / Ipanema / SX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, ONE
SEAS2 / ESA2 / ESA3 / TLA2 / ES2 / SA5 → SEAS1 / ESA / TLA1 / ES1 / SA3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, Evergreen, OOCL, PIL, Yang Ming
ESA → NSB	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
Neo Samba → NEOASAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
SAFRAN1 → SEAS1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
BRASEX → SAFRAN1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM

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Ocean routes from Brazil to China

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Air Freight

23h 20m, 2-4 times a week

728kg CO₂e

Container Ship

30 days 17h, Every 2-4 weeks

1.93t CO₂e

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Brazil to China By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Brazil to China by Air freight

Quickest air route

Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport to Beijing Capital International Airport

Cargo flights

Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport

Most frequent

Rio Galeão – Tom Jobim International Airport to Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport

Brazil to China by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Salvador to Shekou

Most frequent

Santos to Shanghai

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