Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from São Paulo to Athens by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between São Paulo and Athens is 27 days 16h. Ships depart from Santos (BRSSZ) and arrive at Piraeus (GRPIR) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between São Paulo and Athens?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Santos (BRSSZ) and arrive into Piraeus (GRPIR) around 27 days 16h later. These services are operated by Maersk.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from São Paulo to Athens by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from São Paulo to Athens takes around 2 days. Flights depart from Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and arrive at İstanbul Airport (IST).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between São Paulo and Athens?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and İstanbul Airport (IST) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Turkish Airlines, KLM and Ethiopian Airlines and the typical transit time is around 2 days.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between São Paulo and Athens?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between São Paulo and Athens. Cargo flights depart from Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and arrive at İstanbul Airport (IST) with departures Every 4-6 weeks and a average flight time of around 2 days. Ethiopian Airlines operates Airbus A350-900 Freighter on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between São Paulo to Athens by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between São Paulo and Athens by cargo ship is 5,994 Nautical Miles (11,100 Kilometres / 6,897 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Santos (BRSSZ) and Piraeus (GRPIR).

Question 7

What is the distance between São Paulo to Athens by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between São Paulo and Athens by air is around 14,874 Kilometres (9,243 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from São Paulo to Athens by sea?

Accepted Answer

760kg CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from São Paulo to Athens. 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 São Paulo to Athens?

Accepted Answer

315kg - 805kg CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from São Paulo to Athens. 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
Turkish Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900
KLM	Every 4-6 weeks	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
Ethiopian AirlinesF	Every 4-6 weeks	Airbus A350-900 Freighter+3 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Aircraft types
Swiss	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777-300ER+4 others
Iberia	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-200+2 others
Turkish Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900+1 others
Air France	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777-200 / 200ER+3 others
Air Canada	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 787-9+1 others
Qatar Airways	Every 2-4 weeks	Boeing 777-200LR+6 others
American Airlines	1-2 times a week	Boeing 777-200 / 200ER
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 767-400+1 others
Delta Air Lines	2-4 times a day	Airbus A330-300+2 others
LufthansaF	Every 2-4 weeks	Airbus A321 Freighter+5 others

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Operating carriers	Departs	Aircraft types
LufthansaF	Every 2-4 weeks	Airbus A321 Freighter+4 others
CargoluxF	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
Maersk	Every 2-4 weeks	MAERSK LEON+38 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
Maersk	Every 2-4 weeks	SAN NICOLAS MAERSK+23 others
Hapag-Lloyd	Every 2-4 weeks	BREMERHAVEN EXPRESS+14 others
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São Paulo to Athens By Air freight, Cargo ship or Road

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São Paulo to Athens by Air freight

Quickest air route

Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport to İstanbul Airport

Closest airports

Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport

Cargo flights

Viracopos International Airport to Athens Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport

São Paulo to Athens by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Santos to Piraeus

Most frequent

Santos to Mersin

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