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 19 days 13h. Ships depart from Oakland (USOAK) 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 Oakland (USOAK) and arrive into Singapore (SGSIN) around 19 days 13h later. These services are operated by MSC, MSC, CMA CGM, Evergreen, Evergreen, MSC, MSC, ONE, Evergreen, MSC, MSC, MSC, COSCO, MSC, HMM, COSCO, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, Evergreen, CMA CGM, HMM, CMA CGM, ONE, MSC, ONE, MSC, ONE, ONE, Evergreen, Evergreen, COSCO, Evergreen and CMA CGM.

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 17h 21m. Flights depart from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and arrive at Singapore Changi Airport (SIN).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between San Francisco and Singapore?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) depart 2-4 times a day. These flights are serviced by Singapore Airlines, United Airlines, Japan Airlines, Starlux Airlines, China Airlines, All Nippon Airways, Cathay Pacific, Asiana Airlines, EVA Air, Lufthansa, Emirates, Air France, British Airways and Turkish Airlines and the typical transit time is around 17h 21m.

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 1-2 times a week and a average flight time of around 23h 46m. FedEx operates  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 7,716 Nautical Miles (14,289 Kilometres / 8,879 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Oakland (USOAK) 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 13,597 Kilometres (8,449 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

890kg CO₂e (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

580kg CO₂e (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	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Singapore Airlines	1-2 times a day	Airbus A350-900
United Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 787-9
Japan Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300+2 others
Starlux Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900
China Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+4 others
All Nippon Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Cathay Pacific	1-2 times a day	Airbus A350-900+4 others
Asiana Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+1 others
EVA Air	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 747-400+1 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A380-800
Air France	Daily	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
British Airways	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A380-800+1 others
Turkish Airlines	1-2 times a day	Airbus A350-900+1 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
FedExFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 767-300 Freighter+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Sentosa	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Sentosa	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
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
HTW / CP4 → CIX2 / NCI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, ONE
GEX / AAS3 / HTW / PCS2 → MEX2 / AEM1 / MD2 / WM1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
Sentosa → Shikra	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Sentosa → Condor	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
CP4 → AG1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
HTW → NSD	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
Sentosa → PHOENIX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Sentosa → Iroko	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Sentosa → Ipanema	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AAS3 / PCS2 → AAA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
Sentosa → Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
PS7 → KME / AG1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
AAS3 / PCS2 → KTX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
Sentosa → Swan	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Sentosa → Jade	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Sentosa → SEAGULL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Orient → Origami	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
Sentosa → Lynx	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AAS3 / HTW / CP4 → RMV / CIX7 / TE2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO, ONE
CJX / SEA2 & AWE5 / PE1 / SEAP / OCEAN - USEC3 & PSW3 \|\| CMA - CJX \| COSCO - SEA2 & AWE5 \| EMC - PE1 \| OOCL - SEAP → FAL1 / AEU2 / LL4 / OCEAN - NEU4 \|\| CMA - FAL1 \| COSCO - AEU2 \| EMC - FAL1 \| OOCL - LL4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, APL, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
PS7 → MP2 / MS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
CJX / SEA2 & AWE5 / PE1 / SEAP → FAL5 / AEU1 / NE1 / LL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
PS7 → SX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
Sentosa → SEAGULL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
FE1 → JID	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
Sentosa → Panther	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
PS4 → NCI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
FE1 → JID	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
HTW → CIX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
AAS3 / HTW / CP4 / PCS2 → ZAX2 / ASA / SAS / SAF2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO, ONE, OOCL
AAS3 → JTS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
HTW → NSB	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
APL - EX1 \| ML - TBD → CNC - JPX \| COSCO - JSM \| EMC - JPX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM

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

San Francisco to Singapore by Air freight

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