Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Edinburgh to San Francisco by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Edinburgh and San Francisco is 40 days 9h. Ships depart from Grangemouth (GBGRG) and arrive at Oakland (USOAK) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Edinburgh and San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Grangemouth (GBGRG) and arrive into Oakland (USOAK) around 40 days 9h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Edinburgh to San Francisco by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Edinburgh to San Francisco takes around 18h 16m. Flights depart from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) and arrive at San Francisco International Airport (SFO).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Edinburgh and San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Glasgow International Airport (GLA) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Aer Lingus and the typical transit time is around 18h 16m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Edinburgh and San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Edinburgh and San Francisco. There are regular passenger aircraft however and they might be able to accommodate your cargo depending on its dimensions and weight.

Question 6

What is the distance between Edinburgh to San Francisco by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Edinburgh and San Francisco by cargo ship is 9,471 Nautical Miles (17,541 Kilometres / 10,899 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Grangemouth (GBGRG) and Oakland (USOAK).

Question 7

What is the distance between Edinburgh to San Francisco by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Edinburgh and San Francisco by air is around 8,529 Kilometres (5,299 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Edinburgh to San Francisco by sea?

Accepted Answer

2.44t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Edinburgh to San Francisco. 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 Edinburgh to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

580kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Edinburgh to San Francisco. 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
Aer Lingus	Every 1-2 days	ATR 72+2 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Aer Lingus	Every 1-2 days	ATR 72+2 others
KLM	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)+4 others
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320+4 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 757-200+3 others
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+1 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 757-200+4 others
Delta Air Lines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 767-300 (winglets)
Turkish Airlines	Daily	Airbus A321neo+1 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
SCX → CALFB	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
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