How long does it take to ship a container from Oakland to Guangzhou by sea?

The shortest shipping time by sea between Oakland and Guangzhou is 16 days 23h. Ships depart from Oakland (USOAK) and arrive at Shekou (CNSHK) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

How regularly do container ships travel between Oakland and Guangzhou?

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Oakland (USOAK) and arrive into Shekou (CNSHK) around 16 days 23h later. These services are operated by HMM, ONE, Yang Ming, ONE, MSC, ONE, Evergreen, MSC, Evergreen, COSCO, CMA CGM, Yang Ming, MSC, Evergreen, Evergreen, Evergreen, MSC, MSC, COSCO, MSC, Yang Ming, Yang Ming, MSC, Yang Ming, Wan Hai, Yang Ming, Evergreen, COSCO, Yang Ming, Yang Ming, Evergreen, Yang Ming, MSC, COSCO, MSC, MSC, Yang Ming, ONE, MSC, ONE, ONE, HMM, MSC, MSC, Yang Ming, Yang Ming, Yang Ming, Wan Hai, HMM, HMM, HMM and Yang Ming.

How long does it take to send cargo from Oakland to Guangzhou by air freight?

The quickest flight from Oakland to Guangzhou takes around 16h 54m. Flights depart from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and arrive at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN).

How often do planes fly between Oakland and Guangzhou?

Scheduled flights between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by China Southern Airlines, EVA Air, China Airlines, All Nippon Airways, Cathay Pacific, Japan Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Asiana Airlines, Air China, Vietnam Airlines, Singapore Airlines and Emirates and the typical transit time is around 16h 54m.

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Oakland and Guangzhou?

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Oakland and Guangzhou. Cargo flights depart from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) and arrive at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) with departures 2-4 times a week and a average flight time of around 21h 13m. FedEx operates on this route.

What is the distance between Oakland to Guangzhou by ship?

The distance between Oakland and Guangzhou by cargo ship is 6,395 Nautical Miles (11,844 Kilometres / 7,360 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Oakland (USOAK) and Nansha (CNNSA).

What is the distance between Oakland to Guangzhou by air?

The distance between Oakland and Guangzhou by air is around 11,345 Kilometres (7,049 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN).

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Oakland to Guangzhou by sea?

632kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Oakland to Guangzhou. 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 Oakland to Guangzhou?

682kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Oakland to Guangzhou. 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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Oakland to Guangzhou By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Oakland to Guangzhou by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Oakland to Guangzhou by plane will take about 16h 54m and departs from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and arrives into Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN). There are flights departing 2-4 times a week on this route. China Southern Airlines is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing 2-4 times a week.

Quickest air route

San Francisco International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

Departs from

SFO

Departs from

CAN

16h 54m: 2-4 times a week

11,093 km
6,893 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

788kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
China Southern Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-300ER
EVA Air	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
China Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+3 others
All Nippon Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Cathay Pacific	1-2 times a day	Airbus A350-900+2 others
Japan Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300+1 others
China Eastern Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Asiana Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+2 others
Air China	1-2 times a week	Boeing 777-300+10 others
Vietnam Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900+1 others
Singapore Airlines	1-2 times a day	Airbus A350-900+3 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A380-800+1 others

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Closest airports

Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

Departs from

OAK

Departs from

CAN

21h 13m: 2-4 times a week

11,345 km
7,049 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

682kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
FedExFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+1 others
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Air routes from Oakland to Guangzhou

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Oakland to Guangzhou by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Oakland to Guangzhou by ship will take about 16 days 23h and departs from Oakland (USOAK) and arrives into Shekou (CNSHK). There are vessels departing 1-2 times a week on this route. HMM is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Oakland to Shekou

Port of loading

USOAK

Port of loading

CNSHK

16 days 23h: 1-2 times a week

11,419 km
7,095 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

740kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
PS7 / AP1	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, Wan Hai, ONE, Yang Ming
MP2 / Lynx / MS2	Direct	N/A	ONE, HMM, MSC, Yang Ming
PS3	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, ONE, HMM
CP4 → MS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
Sentosa → Ipanema	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
CP4 → AG1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
AAS3 / HTW → WSA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO
Sentosa → Ingwe	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
HTW → CIX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
AAS3 / PCS2 → KTX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
APL - EX1 \| ML - TBD → CNC - JTX \| CUL - JCT	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
PS1 → JTS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
Sentosa → PHOENIX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
GEX / AAS3 / HTW → JPI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO
HTW → JTP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
HTW → CTX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
Sentosa → Lynx	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Sentosa → Panther	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AAS3 → JTS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
Sentosa → Carioca	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
PS4 → JTS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
FE1 → JTS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
Sentosa → Tiger	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
PS3 → JTS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
PS6 → ASA / SA6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai, Yang Ming
PS4 → PAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
HTW → TVP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
SEA2 & AWE5 → CSX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
AG1 → SA6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
MS2 → PAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
CPS → KTP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
PS4 → TPI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
Sentosa → Carioca	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AAC2 / PCN3 → CHL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
Orient → Carioca	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Sentosa → Andes	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
PS3 → SA6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
CP4 → MD1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
Orient → Andes	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
KME / AG1 → FL2 / SX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM
PS3 → FL2 / SX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM
PS6 → FL2 / SX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE
Sentosa → Tiger	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Orient → Tiger	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
PS6 → PAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
PS3 → PAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
AG1 → PAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
PS6 → CI5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai
PS6 → NW2 / AX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE
KME / AG1 → NW2 / AX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE
PS6 → MD3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
KME / AG1 → MD3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, ONE, HMM

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Closest seaports

Oakland to Nansha

Port of loading

USOAK

Port of loading

CNNSA

20 days 17h: Every 1-2 weeks

11,844 km
7,360 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

632kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Sentosa → Iroko	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Sentosa → Shikra	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Sentosa → Panda	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
GEX / AAS3 / HTW → JPI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO
AAS3 / HTW / CP4 / PCS2 → ZAX2 / ASA / SAS / SAF2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO, ONE, OOCL
Sentosa → Dragon	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
HTW → NSA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
PS1 → JCV	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
PS7 / AP1 → CIM / CS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai, ONE
Sentosa → AFL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
APL - EX1 \| ML - TBD → CNC - JTX \| CUL - JCT	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
AP1 → TPI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai
PS7 → PAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
PS7 → TVH	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
PS4 → JKX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
SEA2 & AWE5 / PE1 / SEAP → JCV / JCV1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
FE1 → TPI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
FE1 → TPI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
PS1 → TPI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
AAS3 / HTW / CP4 / PCS2 → SEA / PVCS / CP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO, ONE, OOCL
PS1 → TPI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
FE1 → JKX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
PS4 → SAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
FE1 → JCV	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
PS1 → JKX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
PS3 → JCV	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
PS4 → PAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
MS2 → PAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
APL - EX1 \| ML - TBD → JPI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
FE1 → TPI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
FE1 → JCV	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
PS3 → TPI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
PS6 → PAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
PS7 → TVH	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
AG1 → PAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming

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Most frequent

Oakland to Yantian

Port of loading

USOAK

Port of loading

CNYTN

19 days 18h: 1-2 times a week

11,660 km
7,245 mi.

Direct
2 stops

Estimated emissions

1.13t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
PS4	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, HMM, ONE
CJX / SEA2 & AWE5 / PE1 / SEAP / OCEAN - USEC3 & PSW3 \|\| CMA - CJX \| COSCO - SEA2 & AWE5 \| EMC - PE1 \| OOCL - SEAP	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, APL, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
GEX / AAS3 / HTW / PCS2 → NWX / EPNW / ANP / PNW3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
Sentosa → Condor	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
GEX / AAS3 / HTW / PCS2 → MEX2 / AEM1 / MD2 / WM1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
GEX / AAS3 / HTW / PCS2 → TWS / AWE3 / AUE / ECC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
Sentosa → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
CP4 → EC1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
GEX / AAS3 / HTW / PCS2 → TWS / AWE3 / AUE / ECC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
GEX / AAS3 / HTW / CP4 / PCS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, ONE, OOCL
Sentosa → Griffin	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
APL - EX1 \| ML - TBD → OCR	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
CP4 → PS4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
GEX / AAS3 / HTW / PCS2 → DAH / OPNW / PNW1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
PS1 → JCV	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
Sentosa → Amberjack	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Orient → Amberjack	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MS2 → NZJ	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
GEX / AAS3 / PCS2 → CPNW / MPNW / PNW2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
Sentosa → Lion	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Sentosa → Swan	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Sentosa → Jade	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
FE1 → JCV	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
PS6 → PNS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	SM Line
PS3 → JCV	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
PS1 → NZJ	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
FE1 → NZJ	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
PS3 → EC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, ONE, HMM
KME / AG1 → EC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, ONE, HMM
PS6 → NZJ	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
PS6 → EC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
FE1 → JCV	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
AG1 → NZJ	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
PS3 → NZJ	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
PS3 → NZJ	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
PS3 → NZJ	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
FE1 → NZJ	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
WC2 / TP8 → NE4 / AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
FE1 → NZJ	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
TBD → JSTAR	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk

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Ocean routes from Oakland to Guangzhou

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Air Freight

16h 54m, 2-4 times a week

788kg CO₂e

Container Ship

16 days 23h, 1-2 times a week

740kg CO₂e

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More about shipping cargo and freight from Oakland to Guangzhou by Air, Ocean and Road

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Oakland (USOAK) and arrive into Shekou (CNSHK) around 16 days 23h later. These services are operated by HMM, ONE, Yang Ming, ONE, MSC, ONE, Evergreen, MSC, Evergreen, COSCO, CMA CGM, Yang Ming, MSC, Evergreen, Evergreen, Evergreen, MSC, MSC, COSCO, MSC, Yang Ming, Yang Ming, MSC, Yang Ming, Wan Hai, Yang Ming, Evergreen, COSCO, Yang Ming, Yang Ming, Evergreen, Yang Ming, MSC, COSCO, MSC, MSC, Yang Ming, ONE, MSC, ONE, ONE, HMM, MSC, MSC, Yang Ming, Yang Ming, Yang Ming, Wan Hai, HMM, HMM, HMM and Yang Ming.
Scheduled flights between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by China Southern Airlines, EVA Air, China Airlines, All Nippon Airways, Cathay Pacific, Japan Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Asiana Airlines, Air China, Vietnam Airlines, Singapore Airlines and Emirates and the typical transit time is around 16h 54m.

Oakland to Guangzhou By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Oakland to Guangzhou by Air freight

Quickest air route

San Francisco International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

Closest airports

Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

Oakland to Guangzhou by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Oakland to Shekou

Closest seaports

Oakland to Nansha

Most frequent

Oakland to Yantian

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