Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Madrid and São Paulo is 17 days 16h. Ships depart from Valencia (ESVLC) and arrive at Santos (BRSSZ) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Valencia (ESVLC) and arrive into Santos (BRSSZ) around 17 days 16h later. These services are operated by MSC, MSC, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, MSC, Maersk, Maersk, ONE, CMA CGM, Maersk, MSC, OOCL, Maersk, Maersk, Grimaldi, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, MSC, Grimaldi, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd and Hapag-Lloyd.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Madrid to São Paulo takes around 10h 32m. Flights depart from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and arrive at Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Madrid and São Paulo?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) depart 2-4 times a day. These flights are serviced by LATAM Airlines, Air Europa, Iberia, Royal Air Maroc, Azul Linhas Aereas, Boliviana de Aviacion, Air France, Swiss, KLM, Lufthansa and Lufthansa and the typical transit time is around 10h 32m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Madrid and São Paulo. Cargo flights depart from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and arrive at Viracopos International Airport (VCP) with departures 2-4 times a week and a average flight time of around 10h 46m. Lufthansa and Cargolux operates  on this route.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Madrid and São Paulo by cargo ship is 4,865 Nautical Miles (9,010 Kilometres / 5,598 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Valencia (ESVLC) and Santos (BRSSZ).

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Madrid and São Paulo by air is around 8,426 Kilometres (5,236 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and Congonhas Airport (CGH).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

786kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Madrid 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 Madrid to São Paulo?

Accepted Answer

646kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Madrid 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	Daily	Boeing 787-9
Air Europa	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9
Iberia	1-2 times a day	Airbus A330-200+2 others
Royal Air Maroc	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)+4 others
Azul Linhas Aereas	2-4 times a week	Boeing 767+2 others
Boliviana de Aviacion	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-200+1 others
Air France	1-2 times a day	Airbus A318+7 others
Swiss	2-4 times a week	Embraer 190+4 others
KLM	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)+4 others
Lufthansa	2-4 times a week	Airbus A321+3 others
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320neo+6 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Azul Linhas Aereas	2-4 times a week	Boeing 767+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
LufthansaFreighter	1-2 times a week	Airbus A320neo+6 others
CargoluxFreighter	2-4 times a week	Road Feeder Service+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MSE / West Med to SAEC / SAM	Direct	1-2 times a week	MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, ZIM
MSE / West Med to SAEC → GS1 / Gulf to SAEC String2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, Hapag-Lloyd
MEDCARIB → SAFRAN1	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	CMA CGM
MEDCARIB → SIRIUS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
West Med to SAEC → Santana	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	MSC
TA11 → Neo Samba	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Maersk
TA11 → Neo Bossa Nova	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
MENA / AT4 / WMA → ESE2 / LUX / EEX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE, COSCO, OOCL
EURAF4 → SIRIUS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
L65 → Neo Bossa Nova	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
West Med to SAEC → SATLS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MWAX → ESE2 / EEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
E07 → Neo Samba	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
E07 → Neo Bossa Nova	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Euro-Med → NES	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Grimaldi
AL7 → SEC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
Israel Express → NWC to SAEC - String I	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
EMUSA → USA to SAEC String 1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Euro-Med 2 → NES	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Grimaldi
Israel Express → NWC to SAEC - String I	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
IMX → ECX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
MGX → ECX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
TA11 → UCLA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
WM1 → ECX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
MGX / TA11 → GS1 / GULFEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk

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

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Madrid to São Paulo by Air freight

Quickest air route

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport

Closest airports

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Congonhas Airport

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Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Viracopos International Airport

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Valencia to Santos

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