Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between San Francisco and Singapore is 36 days 19h. Ships depart from Long Beach (USLGB) and arrive at Singapore (SGSIN) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Long Beach (USLGB) and arrive into Singapore (SGSIN) around 36 days 19h later. These services are operated by OOCL and COSCO.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from San Francisco to Singapore takes around 2 days. Flights depart from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) and arrive at Singapore Changi Airport (SIN).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between San Francisco and Singapore?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) and Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) depart every 1-2 weeks. These flights are serviced by FedEx and the typical transit time is around 2 days.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between San Francisco and Singapore. Cargo flights depart from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) and arrive at Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) with departures Every 1-2 weeks and a average flight time of around 2 days. FedEx operates Boeing 767-300 Freighter and Boeing 777-200F Freighter on this route.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between San Francisco and Singapore by cargo ship is 8,616 Nautical Miles (15,957 Kilometres / 9,915 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Long Beach (USLGB) and Singapore (SGSIN).

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between San Francisco and Singapore by air is around 14,686 Kilometres (9,126 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Singapore Changi Airport (SIN).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

937kg - 1.01t CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from San Francisco to Singapore. 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 Singapore?

Accepted Answer

432kg - 857kg CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from San Francisco to Singapore. 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	Departs	Aircraft types
FedExF	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 767-300 Freighter+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Aircraft types
United Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 787-9
EVA Air	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER
Starlux Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900
China AirlinesF	2-4 times a week	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+3 others
All Nippon Airways	2-4 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Japan Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 787-8+2 others
ZIPAIR	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-8
Cathay Pacific	2-4 times a day	Airbus A350-900+1 others
Asiana AirlinesF	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 747 Freighter+1 others
Korean AirF	1-2 times a week	Boeing 747 Freighter+2 others
Air India	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-200LR+2 others
Turkish Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900+1 others
Singapore AirlinesF	2-4 times a day	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+3 others

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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
OOCL	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL GENOA+1 others
COSCO	Every 1-2 weeks	CSCL EAST CHINA SEA+16 others
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San Francisco to Singapore By Air freight, Cargo ship or Road

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