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

See the best way to ship your freight from San José, Costa Rica to Shanghai, China by Air, Sea and Road. Compare transit times, frequency, emissions, sailing schedules and much more.

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San José to Shanghai

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Air Freight

1 day 1h, 2-4 times a day

702kg CO₂e

Container Ship

28 days 13h, 1-2 times a week

1.21t CO₂e
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San José to Shanghai by Air freight

The quickest way to get from San José to Shanghai by plane will take about 1 day 1h and departs from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and arrives into Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). There are flights departing 2-4 times a day on this route. Delta Air Lines is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest air route

Juan Santamaría International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport

Departs from

Departs from

1 day 1h
2-4 times a day
14,814 km
9,205 mi.
1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

702kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriersDeparture frequencyAircraft types
Carrier Identifier: DLDelta Air Lines
Every 1-2 weeksBoeing 757+1 others
Carrier Identifier: AAAmerican Airlines
Every 1-2 daysBoeing 737-800+1 others
Carrier Identifier: UAUnited Airlines
2-4 times a weekBoeing 737MAX 8+1 others
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San José to Shanghai by Container ship

The quickest way to get from San José to Shanghai by ship will take about 28 days 13h and departs from Caldera (CRCAL) and arrives into Shanghai (CNSHG). There are vessels departing 1-2 times a week on this route. Maersk is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Caldera to Shanghai

Port of loading

Port of loading

28 days 13h
1-2 times a week
17,235 km
10,709 mi.
1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

1.21t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service LinesService TypeDeparture frequencyServicing Carriers
Carrier Identifier: MAEU → TP15
TransshipmentEvery 1-2 weeksMaersk
Carrier Identifier: MAEU → AC2
TransshipmentEvery 1-2 weeksMaersk
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