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

The shortest shipping time by sea between San Francisco and Shanghai is 12 days 17h. Ships depart from Oakland (USOAK) and arrive at Ningbo (CNNGB) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

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

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Oakland (USOAK) and arrive into Ningbo (CNNGB) around 12 days 17h later. These services are operated by MSC, MSC, Maersk, MSC, CMA CGM, MSC, COSCO, COSCO, MSC, Evergreen, Evergreen, Matson, ONE, CMA CGM, Evergreen, Yang Ming, Evergreen, Yang Ming, HMM, CMA CGM, ONE, ONE, Evergreen, Yang Ming, MSC, Wan Hai, MSC, Yang Ming, Maersk, ONE, Evergreen, Maersk, Matson, SM Line, HMM and ONE.

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

The quickest flight from San Francisco to Shanghai takes around 13h 45m. Flights depart from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and arrive at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).

How often do planes fly between San Francisco and Shanghai?

Scheduled flights between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) depart 1-2 times a day. These flights are serviced by United Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines, Asiana Airlines, EVA Air, China Airlines, Philippine Airlines, Cathay Pacific, China Southern Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Air Canada and the typical transit time is around 13h 45m.

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

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between San Francisco and Shanghai. Cargo flights depart from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) and arrive at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) with departures Every 4-6 weeks and a average flight time of around 19h 18m. FedEx operates on this route.

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

The distance between San Francisco and Shanghai by cargo ship is 5,815 Nautical Miles (10,770 Kilometres / 6,692 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Oakland (USOAK) and Shanghai (CNSHG).

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

The distance between San Francisco and Shanghai by air is around 10,074 Kilometres (6,260 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).

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

1.03t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from San Francisco to Shanghai. 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 Shanghai?

556kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from San Francisco to Shanghai. 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 Shanghai By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Explore the best way to ship your cargo from San Francisco, United States to Shanghai, China by Air, Sea and Road. Compare transit times, market rates, emissions, sailing schedules and much more.

San Francisco to Shanghai by Air freight

The quickest way to get from San Francisco to Shanghai by plane will take about 13h 45m and departs from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and arrives into Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). There are flights departing 1-2 times a day on this route. United Airlines is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing every 1-2 days.

Quickest air route

San Francisco International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport

Departs from

SFO

Departs from

PVG

13h 45m: 1-2 times a day

9,888 km
6,144 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

644kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER
China Eastern Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-300ER
All Nippon Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+3 others
Japan Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300+4 others
Asiana Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+4 others
EVA Air	2-4 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+3 others
China Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+3 others
Philippine Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300+2 others
Cathay Pacific	2-4 times a day	Airbus A350-900+5 others
China Southern Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-300ER+6 others
Vietnam Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900+1 others
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-900+1 others
Air Canada	Every 1-2 days	Road Feeder Service+4 others

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Closest airports

San Francisco International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

Departs from

SFO

Departs from

SHA

20h 35m: Every 1-2 days

10,074 km
6,260 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

556kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Japan Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300+2 others
Air China	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-300+8 others
Cathay Pacific	1-2 times a day	Airbus A350-900+2 others
China Southern Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-300ER+8 others

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Cargo flights

Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport

Departs from

OAK

Departs from

PVG

19h 18m: Every 4-6 weeks

10,170 km
6,320 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

622kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
FedExFreighter	Every 4-6 weeks	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+1 others
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Air routes from San Francisco to Shanghai

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San Francisco to Shanghai by Container ship

The quickest way to get from San Francisco to Shanghai by ship will take about 12 days 17h and departs from Oakland (USOAK) and arrives into Ningbo (CNNGB). There are vessels departing 1-2 times a week on this route. MSC is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Oakland to Ningbo

Port of loading

USOAK

Port of loading

CNNGB

12 days 17h: 1-2 times a week

10,159 km
6,313 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

489kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Sentosa	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Orient	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
TBD → TP5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Sentosa → Amberjack	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
APL - EX1 \| ML - TBD → CNC - JPX \| COSCO - JSM \| EMC - JPX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
Orient → AFL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AAS3 / PCS2 → CTW1 / NTX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
AAC2 → AK23	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
Sentosa → Iroko	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
HTW → HDT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
HTW → MCT	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	Evergreen
HAWAII2 → CLX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Matson
CP4 → PS4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
PS1ANL → HIXP	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
HTW / CP4 → AUG / EC4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, ONE
PS4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, HMM, ONE
HBB / AAC2 / CPS / PCN3 → FAL8 / AEU9 / CES / LL7	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
PS4 → PN1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, HMM, ONE
PS4 → NW1 / AX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE
GEX / AAS3 / PCS2 → CPNW / MPNW / PNW2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
PS3 → FE6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Yang Ming, HMM
PS3 → MD5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Yang Ming, HMM
AAS3 / HTW → WSA2	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	Evergreen, COSCO
PS4 → MD1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, HMM, ONE
Sentosa → Andes	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AP1 / PS7 → ASA / SA6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai, Yang Ming
Orient → Amberjack	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
PS4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, HMM, ONE
TBD → TP7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
PS7 → NW2 / AX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM
HTW → NCS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
WSN/PNW / PANZ → NAF / TBD	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
HAWAII1 → CLX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Matson
PS6 → PNS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	SM Line
PS6 → PN3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
KME / AG1 → PN3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Yang Ming, HMM

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Closest seaports

Oakland to Shanghai

Port of loading

USOAK

Port of loading

CNSHG

21 days 11h: 1-2 times a week

10,770 km
6,692 mi.

Direct
2 stops

Estimated emissions

1.03t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
PS3	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Yang Ming, HMM
HBB / AAC2 / CPS / PCN3	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
PS6	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE, SM Line, Wan Hai, Yang Ming
Sentosa → PHOENIX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Sentosa → Jade	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AAS3 / HTW → WSA	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	Evergreen, COSCO
AAS3 / PCS2 → CTI1 / CIS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
HAWAII2 → MAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Matson
Sentosa → Wallaby	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
FE1 → COSCO - SKS2 \| SINO - SKS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
FE1 → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM, Yang Ming
FE1 → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM, Yang Ming
HTW → CTE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
GEX / AAS3 / HTW / PCS2 → NWX / EPNW / ANP / PNW3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
CP4 → MD1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
CP4 → PS4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
Sentosa → Amberjack	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
TBD → A06	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
HTW → TCX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
HAWAII2 → CLX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Matson
HTW → HDT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
PS4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, HMM, ONE
GEX / AAS3 / HTW / PCS2 → FAL6 / AEU5 / CEM / LL6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
AAS3 → CTW2	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	COSCO
PS3 → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Yang Ming, HMM
CP4 → EC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
HTW → MCT	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	Evergreen
AAS3 / PCS2 → A3C	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
TBD → SH3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
TBD → IA7	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
PS6 → SHX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	SM Line
PS4 → TCX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
AAC2 → EAS - BUSAN-KWANGYANG-SHANGHAI-NINGBO \| POCEAN - BS9	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
FE1 → NZJ	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
HTW / CP4 → AUG / EC4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, ONE
APL - EX1 \| ML - TBD → CIX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
PS3 → NZJ	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
HAWAII1 → MAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Matson
HTW → NSB	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
APL - EX1 \| ML - TBD → BEX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
KME / AG1 → MD5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Yang Ming, HMM
PS6 → MD3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE, Yang Ming

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Ocean routes from San Francisco to Shanghai

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Air Freight

13h 45m, 1-2 times a day

644kg CO₂e

Container Ship

12 days 17h, 1-2 times a week

489kg CO₂e

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More about shipping cargo and freight from San Francisco to Shanghai by Air, Ocean and Road

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Oakland (USOAK) and arrive into Ningbo (CNNGB) around 12 days 17h later. These services are operated by MSC, MSC, Maersk, MSC, CMA CGM, MSC, COSCO, COSCO, MSC, Evergreen, Evergreen, Matson, ONE, CMA CGM, Evergreen, Yang Ming, Evergreen, Yang Ming, HMM, CMA CGM, ONE, ONE, Evergreen, Yang Ming, MSC, Wan Hai, MSC, Yang Ming, Maersk, ONE, Evergreen, Maersk, Matson, SM Line, HMM and ONE.
Scheduled flights between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) depart 1-2 times a day. These flights are serviced by United Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, All Nippon Airways, Japan Airlines, Asiana Airlines, EVA Air, China Airlines, Philippine Airlines, Cathay Pacific, China Southern Airlines, Vietnam Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Air Canada and the typical transit time is around 13h 45m.

San Francisco to Shanghai By Air freight, Container ship or Road

San Francisco to Shanghai by Air freight

Quickest air route

San Francisco International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport

Closest airports

San Francisco International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

Cargo flights

Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport

San Francisco to Shanghai by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Oakland to Ningbo

Closest seaports

Oakland to Shanghai

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