Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between São Paulo and Chicago is 18 days 23h. Ships depart from Santos (BRSSZ) and arrive at Philadelphia (USPHL) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Santos (BRSSZ) and arrive into Philadelphia (USPHL) around 18 days 23h later. These services are operated by Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, MSC, MSC, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, ZIM, ONE, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk and Maersk.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from São Paulo to Chicago takes around 17h 10m. Flights depart from Viracopos International Airport (VCP) and arrive at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between São Paulo and Chicago?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Viracopos International Airport (VCP) and Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) depart every 1-2 weeks. These flights are serviced by FedEx and the typical transit time is around 17h 10m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between São Paulo and Chicago. Cargo flights depart from Viracopos International Airport (VCP) and arrive at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) with departures Every 1-2 weeks and a average flight time of around 17h 10m. FedEx operates  on this route.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between São Paulo and Chicago by cargo ship is 7,266 Nautical Miles (13,456 Kilometres / 8,361 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Santos (BRSSZ) and Baltimore (USBAL).

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between São Paulo and Chicago by air is around 8,472 Kilometres (5,264 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

2.12t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from São Paulo to Chicago. 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 Chicago?

Accepted Answer

589kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from São Paulo to Chicago. 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
FedExFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 767-300 Freighter+1 others
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Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300+2 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Qatar AirwaysFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777-200F Freighter
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
SEC / Tango	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
ALCT1 → Tango	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
GS1 / GULFEX / Gulf to SAEC String2 → ANP / OC1 / OL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
UCLA / Gulf to SAEC String1 → OC1 / OL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, Maersk
Zarate Feeder → OC1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
MSE → SEC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
ALCT1 → Tango	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Zarate Feeder → NAE	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
GS1 / ANSG → FLX / CMA - AMERXL \| COSCO - NEWS \| ONE - FLX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, ONE
ZGT → ZCX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
AN2 → FLX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
Zarate Feeder → OC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
North Sea → OC1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
North Sea → NAE	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
Zarate Feeder → NAE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Zarate Feeder → SAE	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
GULFEX → NAE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
UCLA → NAE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
USA to SAEC String 1	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NAWAS3	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Grimaldi
Zarate Feeder → AGAS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
Zarate Feeder → M03	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
GS1 / GULFEX → PKS / M03	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
UCLA → M03	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
North Sea → AGAS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
Zarate Feeder → M03	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
GS1 / GULFEX → USW / AGAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
TLA1 → GEM - Med ECNA bridge \|\| HL - AL6 \| ML - TA12	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
UCLA → AGAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Neo Samba → TA12	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Neo Samba → WAF6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Neo Bossa Nova → TA12	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Neo Bossa Nova → TA12	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Neo Bossa Nova → WAF6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
West Med to SAEC → EMUSA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
West Med to SAEC → EMUSA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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São Paulo to Chicago By Air freight, Container ship or Road

São Paulo to Chicago by Air freight

Quickest air route

Viracopos International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

Closest airports

Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport to Chicago Midway International Airport

Cargo flights

Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

São Paulo to Chicago by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Santos to Philadelphia

Closest seaports

Santos to Baltimore

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