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 18 days 9h. Ships depart from Oakland (USOAK) and arrive at Shanghai (CNSHG) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 days.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 days from Oakland (USOAK) and arrive into Shanghai (CNSHG) around 18 days 9h later. These services are operated by Evergreen, Yang Ming, HMM, ONE, Evergreen, Maersk, Maersk, ONE, Maersk, ZIM, Maersk, COSCO, ONE, COSCO, ONE, ONE, Evergreen, COSCO, COSCO, Matson, Yang Ming, Wan Hai, ONE, Matson, ONE, ONE, Evergreen, Matson, COSCO, HMM, MSC, Evergreen, Matson, Evergreen, SM Line, Matson, MSC, Wan Hai, Yang Ming, CMA CGM, Yang Ming, ONE, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO, Evergreen, ONE, COSCO, Yang Ming, Yang Ming, Evergreen, Matson, HMM, Matson and Evergreen.

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

779kg 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	2-4 times a week	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+7 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
HBB / AAC2 / CPS / PCN3	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
MP2 / Lynx / MS2	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	Yang Ming, ONE, HMM, MSC
PS6	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE, SM Line, Wan Hai, Yang Ming
PS3	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM, Yang Ming
HBB / AAC2 / CPS / PCN3	Direct	2-4 times a week	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
TP7 → SINOL - NJ1 \| SITC - VTX2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
USX → SINOL - NJ1 \| SITC - VTX2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
PS3 → COSCO - SKT6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
WC5 / TP7 → JP1 / A06	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
ZCT → ZX2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ZIM
USX → A06	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
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
PS3 → COSCO - SKT5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
JPSW / PS1 → SKT5 / COSCO - SKT5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, COSCO
AAS3 / HTW → WSA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO
JPSW → SKT7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
AAC2 → NAX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
MAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Matson
PS4 → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, ONE, HMM
PMR - PS8 \|\| HMM - PS8 \| ONE - PS8 \| YML - PS8 → WSA3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Wan Hai
PS8 → PN3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE, HMM, Yang Ming
HAWAII1 → MAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Matson
JPSW / PS1 / JPX → JKN / NZJ	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	ONE, COSCO, OOCL
PS3 → NZJ	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
HBB / AAC2 / CPS / PCN3 → ACSA2 / WSA3 / TLP1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
HAWAII2 → CLX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Matson
AAS3 / PCS2 → CTI1 / CIS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
PS8 → FIL	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	HMM
Sentosa → AFL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
HBB / AAC2 / CPS / PCN3 → MANB / AWE2 / NUE2 / ECX2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
HAWAII2 → MAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Matson
HTW → TCX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
PS6 → SHX	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	SM Line
MAX → CLX	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Matson
Lynx → AFL	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
PMR - PS8 \|\| HMM - PS8 \| ONE - PS8 \| YML - PS8 → CI5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Wan Hai
PS4 → SK2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
HBB / AAC2 / PCN3 → ACSA1 / WSA4 / TLP2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
PS4 → CTI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
PS4 → NW1 / AX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM
JPSW → SKS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
JPSW → SKS6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
JPSW → SNG7	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	COSCO
WC5 → AN2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
SEA2 / SEAP → CTI1 / CIS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
HTW → CAT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
PS8 → FE5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE, HMM, Yang Ming
SEA2 / PE1 → WSA	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	COSCO, Evergreen
PS4 → TCX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
PS4 → CAT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
PE1 → TCX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
HAWAII1 → CLX	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Matson
PS4 → TTP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM
HAWAII2 → CLX	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Matson
PE1 → CAT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen

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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
APL - EX1 \| ML - USX → OCR → 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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