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

The shortest shipping time by sea between San Francisco and Hong Kong is 16 days 18h. 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 San Francisco and Hong Kong?

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Oakland (USOAK) and arrive into Shekou (CNSHK) around 16 days 18h later. These services are operated by HMM, Yang Ming, Evergreen, MSC, MSC, COSCO, MSC, MSC, Yang Ming, MSC, MSC, Yang Ming, COSCO, Evergreen, Yang Ming, Wan Hai, Evergreen, Yang Ming, Evergreen, Yang Ming, COSCO, HMM, ONE, Yang Ming, Yang Ming, ONE, Evergreen, Yang Ming, Yang Ming, HMM and HMM.

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

The quickest flight from San Francisco to Hong Kong takes around 15h 18m. Flights depart from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and arrive at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG).

How often do planes fly between San Francisco and Hong Kong?

Scheduled flights between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) depart every few hours. These flights are serviced by Cathay Pacific, United Airlines, EVA Air, China Airlines, Starlux Airlines, Japan Airlines, All Nippon Airways, China Eastern Airlines, Philippine Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Fiji Airways, Lufthansa and Air Canada and the typical transit time is around 15h 18m.

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

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between San Francisco and Hong Kong. Cargo flights depart from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) and arrive at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) with departures Every 1-2 weeks and a average flight time of around 21h 11m. FedEx operates on this route.

What is the distance between San Francisco to Hong Kong by ship?

The distance between San Francisco and Hong Kong by cargo ship is 6,402 Nautical Miles (11,856 Kilometres / 7,367 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Oakland (USOAK) and Hong Kong (HKHKG).

What is the distance between San Francisco to Hong Kong by air?

The distance between San Francisco and Hong Kong by air is around 11,140 Kilometres (6,922 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Hong Kong International Airport (HKG).

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

772kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from San Francisco to Hong Kong. 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 San Francisco to Hong Kong?

585kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from San Francisco to Hong Kong. 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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San Francisco to Hong Kong by Air freight

The quickest way to get from San Francisco to Hong Kong by plane will take about 15h 18m and departs from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and arrives into Hong Kong International Airport (HKG). There are flights departing every few hours on this route. Cathay Pacific is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing 2-4 times a day.

Quickest air route

San Francisco International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport

Departs from

SFO

Departs from

HKG

15h 18m: Every few hours

11,140 km
6,922 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

585kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Cathay Pacific	2-4 times a day	Airbus A350-900+1 others
United Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER
EVA Air	2-4 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+4 others
China Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+5 others
Starlux Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900+1 others
Japan Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9
All Nippon Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
China Eastern Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-300ER+3 others
Philippine Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300+3 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
Fiji Airways	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900+2 others
Lufthansa	2-4 times a week	Boeing 747-8+2 others
Air Canada	Every 1-2 days	Road Feeder Service+4 others

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Cargo flights

Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport

Departs from

OAK

Departs from

HKG

21h 11m: Every 1-2 weeks

11,418 km
7,095 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

686kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
FedExFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+1 others
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San Francisco to Hong Kong by Container ship

The quickest way to get from San Francisco to Hong Kong by ship will take about 16 days 18h 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 18h: 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
PS3	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, ONE, HMM
GEX / AAS3 / HTW / PCS2 → CIMEX6 / MEX5 / APG / ME4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
Sentosa → Andes	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Sentosa → Lynx	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
AAS3 / PCS2 → KTX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
Sentosa → Carioca	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
Sentosa → Tiger	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
FE1 → JTS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
Sentosa → New Falcon	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Sentosa → AFL	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
PS4 → JTS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
AAC2 → AIS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
HTW → TVP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
PS3 → JTS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
PS6 → ASA / SA6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai, Yang Ming
HBB / AAC2 / CPS / PCN3 → BEX2 / AEM6 / AAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
PS4 → PAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
AAC2 / CPS → WSA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO
PS4 → JKX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
AAS3 / PCS2 → CTI1 / CIS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
KME / AG1 → FL2 / SX2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	HMM, ONE
CP4 → MD1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
PS3 → SA6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
PS6 → PAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
PS3 → FL2 / SX2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE, HMM
HTW → CAT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
PS3 → PAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
MS2 → PAS	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Yang Ming
PS6 → MD3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
KME / AG1 → MD3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, Yang Ming, ONE

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Closest seaports

Oakland to Hong Kong

Port of loading

USOAK

Port of loading

HKHKG

19 days 15h: Every 2-4 weeks

11,856 km
7,367 mi.

1 transfer
1 stop

Estimated emissions

772kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
GEX → CNC - CS1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
GEX / AAS3 / HTW / PCS2 → TWS / AWE3 / AUE / ECC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
Sentosa → Ipanema	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
GEX / AAS3 / HTW / PCS2 → DAH / OPNW / PNW1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
Sentosa → Panda	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
AAS3 / HTW / CP4 / PCS2 → ZAX2 / ASA / SAS / SAF2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO, ONE, OOCL
FE1 → JS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
PS3 → JS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
Sentosa → Andes	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AAS3 / HTW → WSA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO
PS7 → NW2 / AX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE
AP1 / PS7 → ASA / SA6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai, Yang Ming
HTW / PCS2 → THX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, OOCL
AAC2 / CPS / PCN3 → SEA3 / PSX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO, OOCL
HTW → NSA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
CJX / SEA2 & AWE5 / PE1 / SEAP → SEAS1 / ESA / TLA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
PS4 → JSM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
SEA2 & AWE5 / SEAP → JKN	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
PS4 → THX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
FE1 → JSM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
PS4 → JTC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
HTW → TVP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
PS4 → SAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
PS6 → KVT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	SM Line
PS6 → VTS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM
FE1 → JTC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
PS4 → KTH	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
PS4 → SA6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
FE1 → JCV	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
KME → VTS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM
PS3 → JCV	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
APL - EX1 \| ML - TBD → COSCO - KTX1 \| OOCL - KTX1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
PS3 → VTS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM
FE1 → JTC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
PS4 → THX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
PS3 → JTC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming

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Most frequent

Oakland to Yantian

Port of loading

USOAK

Port of loading

CNYTN

20 days 5h: 1-2 times a week

11,353 km
7,054 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

709kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
CJX / SEA2 & AWE5 / PE1 / SEAP / OCEAN - USEC3 & PSW3 \|\| CMA - CJX \| COSCO - SEA2 & AWE5 \| EMC - PE1 \| OOCL - SEAP	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	APL, CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
PS4	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, HMM, ONE
Sentosa → Condor	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
Sentosa → Griffin	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
Sentosa → Jade	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
GEX / AAS3 / HTW / PCS2 → NWX / EPNW / ANP / PNW3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
Sentosa → Swan	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Orient → Amberjack	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
GEX / AAS3 / PCS2 → CPNW / MPNW / PNW2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
GEX / AAS3 / HTW / CP4 / PCS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, ONE, OOCL
APL - EX1 \| ML - TBD → OCR	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
Sentosa → Dragon	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
Sentosa → Lion	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
Sentosa → Jade	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
Sentosa → Swan	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
FE1 → JCV	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
PS3 → JCV	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
GEX / AAS3 / HTW / CP4 / PCS2 → PEARL / AAS2 / PRX / CP1 / PCS1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, ONE, OOCL
PS6 → PNS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	SM Line
AAC2 / PCN3 → JKN	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
PS7 → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
PS7 → PS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
AAS3 / HTW / CP4 / PCS2 → SEA / PVCS / CP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO, ONE, OOCL
PS3 → EC1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Yang Ming, ONE, HMM
KME / AG1 → EC1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	HMM, Yang Ming, ONE
FE1 → JCV	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
PS6 → EC1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
AG1 → 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
PS3 → NZJ	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
PS3 → NZJ	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
FE1 → NZJ	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE

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Air Freight

15h 18m, Every few hours

585kg CO₂e

Container Ship

16 days 18h, 1-2 times a week

740kg CO₂e

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More about shipping cargo and freight from San Francisco to Hong Kong 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 18h later. These services are operated by HMM, Yang Ming, Evergreen, MSC, MSC, COSCO, MSC, MSC, Yang Ming, MSC, MSC, Yang Ming, COSCO, Evergreen, Yang Ming, Wan Hai, Evergreen, Yang Ming, Evergreen, Yang Ming, COSCO, HMM, ONE, Yang Ming, Yang Ming, ONE, Evergreen, Yang Ming, Yang Ming, HMM and HMM.
Scheduled flights between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) depart every few hours. These flights are serviced by Cathay Pacific, United Airlines, EVA Air, China Airlines, Starlux Airlines, Japan Airlines, All Nippon Airways, China Eastern Airlines, Philippine Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Fiji Airways, Lufthansa and Air Canada and the typical transit time is around 15h 18m.

San Francisco to Hong Kong By Air freight, Container ship or Road

San Francisco to Hong Kong by Air freight

Quickest air route

San Francisco International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport

Cargo flights

Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport

San Francisco to Hong Kong by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Oakland to Shekou

Closest seaports

Oakland to Hong Kong

Most frequent

Oakland to Yantian

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