Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Madrid and San Francisco is 21 days 6h. Ships depart from Valencia (ESVLC) and arrive at Savannah (USSAV) with scheduled departures 2-4 times a week.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 2-4 times a week from Valencia (ESVLC) and arrive into Savannah (USSAV) around 21 days 6h later. These services are operated by OOCL, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, Maersk, COSCO and ZIM.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Madrid to San Francisco takes around 1 day 21h. Flights depart from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and arrive at Sacramento International Airport (SMF).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Madrid and San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF) depart daily. These flights are serviced by Air Canada, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines and American Airlines and the typical transit time is around 1 day 21h.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Madrid and San Francisco. Cargo flights depart from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and arrive at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) with departures Daily and a average flight time of around 2 days 3h. Turkish Airlines and Lufthansa operates Boeing 777 Freighter and Airbus A321 Freighter on this route.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Madrid and San Francisco by cargo ship is 8,426 Nautical Miles (15,605 Kilometres / 9,697 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Valencia (ESVLC) and Los Angeles (USLAX).

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Madrid and San Francisco by air is around 10,067 Kilometres (6,255 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.12t CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Madrid 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 Madrid to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

194kg - 672kg CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Madrid 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	Departs	Aircraft types
Air Canada	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 787-9+1 others
United Airlines	Every 4-6 weeks	Boeing 767-400+3 others
Delta Air Lines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 767-400+1 others
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-200 / 200ER+3 others

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Operating carriers	Departs	Aircraft types
Iberia	Every 1-2 weeks	Airbus A330-200+1 others
British Airways	Every 1-2 weeks	Road Feeder Service+6 others
Aer Lingus	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320+1 others
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 767-400+1 others
American Airlines	1-2 times a week	Boeing 777-200 / 200ER+1 others
Turkish AirlinesF	1-2 times a week	Boeing 777 Freighter+4 others
United Airlines	Daily	Road Feeder Service+4 others
Air France	Every 1-2 weeks	Airbus A320+4 others
LufthansaF	Daily	Airbus A321 Freighter+7 others
Air Canada	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 787-9+2 others

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Operating carriers	Departs	Aircraft types
Turkish AirlinesF	1-2 times a week	Boeing 777 Freighter+5 others
LufthansaF	Every 4-6 weeks	Airbus A321 Freighter+6 others
CargoluxF	2-4 times a week	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
OOCL	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL Europe+4 others
CMA CGM	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM LA TRAVIATA+39 others
Hapag-Lloyd	Every 2-4 weeks	VIENNA EXPRESS+19 others
MSC	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC EVEREST VIII+30 others
Maersk	Every 2-4 weeks	MAERSK SENANG+52 others
COSCO	Every 2-4 weeks	WARNOW MATE+10 others
ZIM	Every 2-4 weeks	ZIM CHINA+7 others

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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
MSC	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC CATERINA+31 others
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Madrid to San Francisco By Air freight, Cargo ship or Road

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Madrid to San Francisco by Air freight

Quickest air route

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Sacramento International Airport

Closest airports

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to San Francisco International Airport

Cargo flights

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

Madrid to San Francisco by Container ship

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Valencia to Savannah

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Valencia to Los Angeles

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