Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between San Francisco and Shanghai is 19 days 11h. Ships depart from Oakland (USOAK) and arrive at Shanghai (CNSHG) with scheduled departures 2-4 times a week.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 2-4 times a week from Oakland (USOAK) and arrive into Shanghai (CNSHG) around 19 days 11h later. These services are operated by HMM, ONE, HMM, Evergreen, ONE, Maersk, Maersk, ONE, COSCO, ONE, COSCO, Maersk, ONE, Maersk, COSCO, Matson, Matson, ONE, MSC, MSC, Wan Hai, Matson, ONE, ONE, Matson, ONE, ONE, MSC, Yang Ming, ONE, Wan Hai, ONE, Maersk, HMM, MSC, ONE, Matson, MSC, ONE, ONE, ONE, ONE, Yang Ming, Yang Ming, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, HMM, CMA CGM, MSC, COSCO, HMM, Matson, ONE, HMM, Wan Hai, HMM, COSCO, HMM, Yang Ming, HMM, ONE, COSCO, Matson, HMM, SM Line, Maersk and ONE.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from San Francisco to Shanghai takes around 13h 23m. Flights depart from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and arrive at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between San Francisco and Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

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, China Airlines, EVA Air, China Southern Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Philippine Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Air Canada and the typical transit time is around 13h 23m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between San Francisco and Shanghai. Cargo flights depart from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and arrive at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) with departures 2-4 times a day and a average flight time of around 13h 23m. EVA Air operates  on this route.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between San Francisco and Shanghai by cargo ship is 5,816 Nautical Miles (10,772 Kilometres / 6,693 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Oakland (USOAK) and Taicang (CNTAG).

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

773kg 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.

Question 9

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from San Francisco to Shanghai?

Accepted Answer

627kg 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.

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+1 others
Japan Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300+3 others
Asiana Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+4 others
China Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+2 others
EVA AirFreighter	2-4 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+3 others
China Southern Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Cathay Pacific	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+5 others
Philippine Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350+2 others
China Southern Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-300ER+4 others
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-900+3 others
Air Canada	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8+3 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Japan Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300+1 others
Air China	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-300+9 others
Cathay Pacific	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
China Southern Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-300ER+7 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
PS6	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	HMM, ONE, SM Line, Wan Hai, Yang Ming
MP2 / Lynx / MS2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Yang Ming, HMM, MSC
PS6	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE, SM Line, Wan Hai, Yang Ming
HBB / AAC2 / CPS / PCN3	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
PS3	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM, Yang Ming
TP7 → SINOL - NJ1 \| SITC - VTX2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
WC5 / TP7 → JP1 / A06	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
PS3 → COSCO - SKT6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
JPSW → SKT2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
JPSW / PS1 → SKT6 / COSCO - SKT6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, COSCO
JPSW → SKT4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
USX → SINOL - NJ1 \| SITC - VTX2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
JPSW / PS1 → SKT5 / COSCO - SKT5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, COSCO
USX → A06	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
JPSW → SKT7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
MAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Matson
HAWAII2 → MAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Matson
PS3 → COSCO - SKT5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
Lynx → PHOENIX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Sentosa → PHOENIX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
PMR - PS8 \|\| HMM - PS8 \| ONE - PS8 \| YML - PS8 → FM1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai
HAWAII1 → MAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Matson
JPSW / PS1 / JPX → JKN / NZJ	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, COSCO, OOCL
PS8 → SAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
HAWAII2 → CLX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Matson
PS3 → NZJ	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
PS8 / PMR - PS8 \|\| HMM - PS8 \| ONE - PS8 \| YML - PS8 → PS6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Wan Hai, HMM, Yang Ming
Sentosa → Tiger	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
PS8 → CA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
PS8 → EA3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
PMR - PS8 \|\| HMM - PS8 \| ONE - PS8 \| YML - PS8 → CI2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai
PS8 → KCI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
TP7 → HP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
PS8 → CPX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM
Sentosa → Swan	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
PS8 → KCS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
MAX → CLX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Matson
Sentosa → JADE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
PS8 → CTP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
MP2 / Lynx / MS2 → MD3 / Tiger	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM, Yang Ming, MSC
MP2 / Lynx / MS2 → MD5 / JADE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM, Yang Ming, MSC
PS8 → A1X / AUE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM
PS8 → SA5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
PS4 → SK2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
WC5 → AN2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
MP2 / Lynx / MS2 → FE6 / Swan	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM, Yang Ming, MSC
MP2 → CS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM
APL - EX1 \| ML - USX → A3NANL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
Sentosa → AZTEC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
JPSW → SKS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
PS6 → MD3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
HAWAII2 → CLX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Matson
MP2 / Lynx / MS2 → NW3 / AZTEC / AX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM, MSC
PS6 → MD5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
PMR - PS8 \|\| HMM - PS8 \| ONE - PS8 \| YML - PS8 → WSA3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai
PS6 → FE6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
JPSW → SKS6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
PS6 → CS2	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	HMM
PS4 → TCX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
PS4 → NW1 / AX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE
PS8 → PN3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM, Yang Ming
JPSW → SNG7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
HAWAII1 → CLX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Matson
PS6 → NW3 / AX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE
PS6 → SBX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	SM Line
USX → HP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
PS8 → FE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM, Yang Ming

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
APL - EX1 \| ML - USX → A3NANL → SINOL - CJV \| SITC - CVS2 \| SJJS - JCV	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
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San Francisco to Shanghai By Air freight, Container ship or Road

San Francisco to Shanghai by Air freight

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San Francisco International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport

Closest airports

San Francisco International Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

San Francisco to Shanghai by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Oakland to Shanghai

Closest seaports

Oakland to Taicang

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