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 17 days. 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 17 days later. These services are operated by ONE, ONE, MSC, ONE, MSC, Evergreen, MSC, COSCO, CMA CGM, MSC, MSC, Evergreen, Yang Ming, COSCO, Yang Ming, MSC, ONE, Yang Ming, Yang Ming, Wan Hai, Yang Ming, Evergreen, Yang Ming, Yang Ming, MSC, ONE, MSC, MSC, Yang Ming, MSC, Yang Ming, Yang Ming, HMM, ONE, ONE, Yang Ming, Yang Ming, Wan Hai, ONE, CMA CGM, HMM, HMM, Evergreen, ONE, HMM, HMM, ONE and ONE.

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 2-4 times a day. These flights are serviced by Cathay Pacific, United Airlines, EVA Air, Starlux Airlines, Japan Airlines, China Airlines, All Nippon Airways, China Eastern Airlines, Asiana Airlines, Philippine Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Singapore Airlines, 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 20h 59m. 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 6,301 Nautical Miles (11,669 Kilometres / 7,251 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?

853kg 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 2-4 times a day on this route. Cathay Pacific is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing 1-2 times a day.

Quickest air route

San Francisco International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport

Departs from

SFO

Departs from

HKG

15h 18m: 2-4 times a day

11,140 km
6,922 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

585kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Cathay Pacific	1-2 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
Starlux Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900
Japan Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300+1 others
China Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+5 others
All Nippon Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
China Eastern Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Asiana Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+1 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+2 others
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 747-400+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

20h 59m: 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 17 days and departs from Oakland (USOAK) and arrives into Shekou (CNSHK). There are vessels departing 1-2 times a week on this route. ONE 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

17 days: 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	ONE, HMM, Wan Hai, Yang Ming
PS3	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Yang Ming, HMM
Sentosa → Ipanema	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
CP4 → AG1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
Sentosa → PHOENIX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AAS3 / HTW → WSA2	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	Evergreen, COSCO
Sentosa → Panther	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
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
Sentosa → Carioca	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Sentosa → Tiger	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
HTW → CTX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
PS1 → JTS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
AAS3 → JTS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
PS4 → JTS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
Sentosa → AFL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MP2 / MS2 → FL2 / SX2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE, HMM
FE1 → JTS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
PS4 → PAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
PS6 → ASA / SA6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai, Yang Ming
PS4 → JKX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
HTW → TVP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
PS3 → JTS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
AG1 → SA6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
Orient → Carioca	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
CP4 → MD1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
Orient → Andes	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Orient → Lynx	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
PS3 → SA6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
Orient → Tiger	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
PS6 → PAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
FE1 → JKX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
PS6 → FL2 / SX2 / HMM - FL2 \| ONE - SX2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	HMM, ONE, SM Line
KME / AG1 → FL2 / SX2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE, HMM
PS3 → FL2 / SX2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE, HMM
AG1 → PAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
PS3 → PAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
PS6 → CI5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai
KME / AG1 → MP2 / MS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Yang Ming, HMM
APL - EX1 \| ML - TBD → BEX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
PS6 → MP2 / MS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
PS6 → KME / AG1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
HTW → CAT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
KME / AG1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Yang Ming, HMM
PS6 → 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	ONE, Yang Ming, HMM
KME / AG1 → NW2 / AX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM

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Closest seaports

Oakland to Hong Kong

Port of loading

USOAK

Port of loading

HKHKG

18 days 18h: Every 1-2 weeks

11,669 km
7,251 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

853kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
PS1 → JSM3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
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 → Ipanema	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
HTW → CIX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
GEX / AAS3 / HTW / PCS2 → DAH / OPNW / PNW1	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
HTW → CPM	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	Evergreen
Sentosa → Panda	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AAS3 / HTW / CP4 / PCS2 → ZAX2 / ASA / SAS / SAF2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO, ONE, OOCL
GEX / AAS3 / HTW → JPI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO
PCS2 → KTX4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
FE1 → JSM3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
PS7 → SX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
AAS3 / HTW → WSA2	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	Evergreen, COSCO
HTW → JTP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
PS3 → JSM3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
AP1 / PS7 → ASA / SA6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai, Yang Ming
PS7 → NW2 / AX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM
HTW / PCS2 → THX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, OOCL
SEA2 & AWE5 / SEAP → CPNW / PNW4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
PS1 → JCV	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	Yang Ming
PS1 → JSM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
PS4 → THX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
HTW → NSA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
SEA2 & AWE5 / SEAP → JKN	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
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
PE1 → NCI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
PS1 → JTC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
PS4 → SAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
PS4 → JTC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
PS6 → KVT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	SM Line
FE1 → JSM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
PS6 → VTS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM
MP2 → VTS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM
PS4 → SA6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
FE1 → JTC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
PS4 → KTH	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
HTW → TVP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
PS4 → THX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
FE1 → JCV	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
PS3 → JCV	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
FE1 → JSM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
APL - EX1 \| ML - TBD → COSCO - KTX1 \| OOCL - KTX1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
KME → VTS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM
PS3 → VTS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM
PS3 → JSM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE

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Most frequent

Oakland to Yantian

Port of loading

USOAK

Port of loading

CNYTN

19 days 17h: 1-2 times a week

11,353 km
7,054 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

705kg 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	CMA CGM, APL, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
PS4	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, HMM, ONE
Sentosa → Condor	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Sentosa → Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Sentosa → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
GEX / AAS3 / HTW / PCS2 → NWX / EPNW / ANP / PNW3	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
CP4 → EC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
GEX / AAS3 / HTW / PCS2 → TWS / AWE3 / AUE / ECC1	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
APL - EX1 \| ML - TBD → OCR	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
PS1 → JCV	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	Yang Ming
CP4 → PS4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
Orient → Amberjack	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Sentosa → Lion	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Sentosa → Dragon	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
GEX / AAS3 / PCS2 → CPNW / MPNW / PNW2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
Sentosa → Jade	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Sentosa → Swan	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MS2 → NZJ	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
PS6 → PNS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	SM Line
FE1 → JCV	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
PS3 → JCV	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
PS7 → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM, Yang Ming
PS1 → NZJ	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
AAS3 / HTW / CP4 / PCS2 → SEA / PVCS / CP2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO, ONE, OOCL
PS6 → EC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
PS3 → EC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Yang Ming, HMM
PS6 → NZJ	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
FE1 → JCV	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
WC2 / TP8 → NE4 / AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
AG1 → NZJ	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
PS3 → NZJ	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
FE1 → NZJ	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
Sentosa → Condor	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
PS3 → NZJ	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
Orient → Jade	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Orient → Swan	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
FE1 → NZJ	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
MP2 / Lynx / MS2 → FE6 / Swan	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	ONE, HMM, MSC, Yang Ming
MP2 / Lynx / MS2 → MD5 / Jade	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM, MSC, Yang Ming
PS4 → CP2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
TBD → JSTAR	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
PS6 → MD5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
PS6 → FE6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
KME / AG1 → FE6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Yang Ming, HMM
KME / AG1 → MD5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Yang Ming, HMM

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Ocean routes from San Francisco to Hong Kong

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Air Freight

15h 18m, 2-4 times a day

585kg CO₂e

Container Ship

17 days, 1-2 times a week

740kg CO₂e

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There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Oakland (USOAK) and arrive into Shekou (CNSHK) around 17 days later. These services are operated by ONE, ONE, MSC, ONE, MSC, Evergreen, MSC, COSCO, CMA CGM, MSC, MSC, Evergreen, Yang Ming, COSCO, Yang Ming, MSC, ONE, Yang Ming, Yang Ming, Wan Hai, Yang Ming, Evergreen, Yang Ming, Yang Ming, MSC, ONE, MSC, MSC, Yang Ming, MSC, Yang Ming, Yang Ming, HMM, ONE, ONE, Yang Ming, Yang Ming, Wan Hai, ONE, CMA CGM, HMM, HMM, Evergreen, ONE, HMM, HMM, ONE and ONE.
Scheduled flights between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) depart 2-4 times a day. These flights are serviced by Cathay Pacific, United Airlines, EVA Air, Starlux Airlines, Japan Airlines, China Airlines, All Nippon Airways, China Eastern Airlines, Asiana Airlines, Philippine Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Singapore Airlines, 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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