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

The shortest shipping time by sea between São Paulo and Guangzhou is 28 days 14h. Ships depart from Santos (BRSSZ) and arrive at Hong Kong (HKHKG) with scheduled departures Daily.

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

There are scheduled container ships that depart daily from Santos (BRSSZ) and arrive into Hong Kong (HKHKG) around 28 days 14h later. These services are operated by MSC, ZIM, PIL, HMM, COSCO and HMM.

How often do planes fly between São Paulo and Guangzhou?

Scheduled flights between Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) depart 2-4 times a day. These flights are serviced by Ethiopian Airlines, Emirates, Air China and Qatar Airways and the typical transit time is around 1 day 3h.

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

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between São Paulo and Guangzhou. Cargo flights depart from Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and arrive at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) with departures 1-2 times a day and a average flight time of around 1 day 3h. Ethiopian Airlines and Qatar Airways operates on this route.

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

The distance between São Paulo and Guangzhou by cargo ship is 10,729 Nautical Miles (19,871 Kilometres / 12,347 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Santos (BRSSZ) and Nansha (CNNSA).

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

The distance between São Paulo and Guangzhou by air is around 17,989 Kilometres (11,178 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN).

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

1.33t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from São Paulo to Guangzhou. 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.

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from São Paulo to Guangzhou?

525kg CO₂e is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from São Paulo to Guangzhou. 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.

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Q: How long does it take to send cargo from São Paulo to Guangzhou by air freight?

The quickest flight from São Paulo to Guangzhou takes around 1 day 3h. Flights depart from Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and arrive at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN).

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Air Freight

1 day 3h, 2-4 times a day

525kg CO₂e

Container Ship

28 days 14h, Daily

1.61t CO₂e

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São Paulo to Guangzhou by Air freight

The quickest way to get from São Paulo to Guangzhou by plane will take about 1 day 3h and departs from Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and arrives into Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN). There are flights departing 2-4 times a day on this route. Ethiopian Airlines is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest air route

Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

Departs from

GRU

Departs from

CAN

1 day 3h: 2-4 times a day

17,989 km
11,178 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

525kg CO₂e

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Ethiopian AirlinesFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Airbus A350-900 Freighter+3 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A380-800+1 others
Air China	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+11 others
Qatar AirwaysFreighter	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-200LR+2 others

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São Paulo to Guangzhou by Container ship

The quickest way to get from São Paulo to Guangzhou by ship will take about 28 days 14h and departs from Santos (BRSSZ) and arrives into Hong Kong (HKHKG). There are vessels departing daily on this route. MSC is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Santos to Hong Kong

Port of loading

BRSSZ

Port of loading

HKHKG

28 days 14h: Daily

19,837 km
12,326 mi.

Direct
1 stop

Estimated emissions

1.61t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
AS2 / ASIA2 / ASAS3 / Ipanema / SX1	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, ONE, Hapag-Lloyd, HSUD, Maersk
ASE / NE2 / ASIA1 / NEOASAS / SX2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, HMM, HSUD, ONE
SEAS1 / ESA / TLA1 / SA2 / SA3	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL, COSCO, CMA CGM, Evergreen, OOCL, Yang Ming
FL2 / SX2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE, SM Line
SEAS2 / ESA2 / ESA3 / TLA2 / SSA	Direct	2-4 times a week	COSCO, CMA CGM, Evergreen, OOCL, PIL
FIL	Direct	1-2 times a week	HMM

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Closest seaports

Santos to Nansha

Port of loading

BRSSZ

Port of loading

CNNSA

31 days 15h: Every few hours

19,871 km
12,347 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

1.33t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
ASAS3 →	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
AS2 / SX1 →	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Hapag-Lloyd
Ipanema → Shapla	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Ipanema / SX1 → Jade / MD5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, ONE
NEOASAS →	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
ASE / SX2 →	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE
NE2 / SX2 → MD5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE
ASAS2 →	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
SEAS3 →	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
SA2 → EAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL
SEAS1 / ESA → KCM2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM
SA3 → MD5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
SX2 →	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
FL2 / SX2 → MD5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE
ASAS3 →	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
SX1 → 9HI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
AS2 / SX1 → SA2 / SAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Hapag-Lloyd
ASAS3 →	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
NEOASAS →	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
SX2 → 9HI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
ASE / SX2 → SA2 / SAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE
NEOASAS →	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
NE2 → TMX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM
ESA / TLA1 → CTJ / KTX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
SEAS1 / ESA / TLA1 → ACSA2 / WSA3 / TLP1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, Evergreen, OOCL
SEAS1 → CP3CNC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
ESA / TLA1 / SA2 → ZAX2 / ASA / SAF2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
ESA → CVX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen
SEAS1 → CSEE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
SEAS1 → SEA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
SX2 → 9HI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
SX2 → SAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
FL2 → TMX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM
ASAS2 →	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
SEAS2 / ESA2 → KCM2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM
SSA → EAS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	PIL
ESA2 / TLA2 → CTJ / KTX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
SEAS2 / ESA2 / ESA3 / TLA2 → ACSA2 / WSA3 / TLP1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, Evergreen, OOCL
SEAS2 → CP3CNC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
ESA2 / ESA3 / TLA2 / SSA → ZAX2 / ASA / SAF2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL, PIL
ESA2 / ESA3 → CVX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen
SEAS2 → CSEE	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	CMA CGM
SEAS2 → SEA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
Carioca → Shapla	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Carioca → Jade	Transshipment	N/A	MSC

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Cargo flights

Santos to Shekou

Port of loading

BRSSZ

Port of loading

CNSHK

39 days 4h: Every 1-2 weeks

22,810 km
14,173 mi.

Direct
2 stops

Estimated emissions

2.45t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
SEAS3 / ASAS2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, Maersk
AS2 / ASIA2 / ASAS3 → JCS / ASCA / AC6/PEX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, HSUD, Maersk
ASE / ASIA1 / NEOASAS → JCS / ASCA / AC6/PEX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, HSUD
Ipanema / SX1 → Swan Sentosa / FE6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, ONE
SX2 → FE6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
SEAS3 / ASAS2 → PEX2 / AC6/PEX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, Maersk
ESA / TLA1 → KTX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
SEAS1 / ESA / TLA1 → PEX2 / CAX1 / TLC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
SA3 → FE6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
SX2 → FE6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
SX1 → JSM3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
SX1 → CIM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
SX1 → CCX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
ASAS3 → IA10	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Ipanema → Orchid	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AS2 → CIX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
ASE →	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
NE2 → NVX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM
NE2 → KPX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM
NE2 → KCM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM
SX2 → JSM3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
SX2 → CIM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
SX2 → CCX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
NEOASAS → IA10	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
ASE → CIX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
ASE → CI3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
SX1 → TWI2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
SX2 → TWI2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
ESA / TLA1 → KTX4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
SEAS1 → NCX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
ESA / TLA1 / SA3 → CHL / CHX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, Yang Ming
ESA → KTP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
SA3 →	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Yang Ming
ESA → TVP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
ESA / TLA1 → KTX6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
ESA → NSA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
ESA → CV1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen
ESA / SA3 → JPI / TPI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen, Yang Ming
ESA → NSC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
ESA / TLA1 → FCE / FCS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
SEAS1 / ESA / TLA1 / SA2 → A3SANL / A3S / SAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL, COSCO, CMA CGM, OOCL
ESA → JTP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
ESA →	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
ESA / TLA1 / SA3 → NCT / CHL4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL, Yang Ming
ESA → CIX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
SEAS1 / ESA / TLA1 → CIX / CIX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, OOCL
SEAS1 → NKT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
ESA / SA3 → JTX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, Yang Ming
FL2 → NVX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM
FL2 → KPX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM
FL2 → KCM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM
SX2 → JSM3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
SX2 → CIM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
SX2 → CCX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
SEAS1 →	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
SX2 → TWI2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
ESA2 / TLA2 → KTX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
SEAS2 / ESA2 / TLA2 → PEX2 / CAX1 / TLC1	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
ESA2 / TLA2 → KTX4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
SEAS2 → NCX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
ESA2 / TLA2 → CHL	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	COSCO, OOCL
ESA3 → KTP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
ESA3 → TVP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
ESA2 / TLA2 → KTX6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
ESA3 → NSA	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	Evergreen
ESA2 / ESA3 → CV1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen
ESA2 / ESA3 → JPI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen
ESA3 → NSC	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	Evergreen
ESA2 / TLA2 → FCE / FCS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
SEAS2 / ESA2 / TLA2 / SSA → A3SANL / A3S / SAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, OOCL, PIL
ESA3 → JTP	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	Evergreen
ESA3 →	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
ESA2 / ESA3 / TLA2 → NCT / CHL4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
ESA3 → CIX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
SEAS2 / ESA2 / TLA2 → CIX / CIX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, OOCL
SEAS2 → NKT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
ESA3 → JTX	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Evergreen
SEAS2 →	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM

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Ocean routes from São Paulo to Guangzhou

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More about shipping cargo and freight from São Paulo to Guangzhou by Air, Ocean and Road

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between São Paulo and Guangzhou. Cargo flights depart from Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and arrive at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) with departures 1-2 times a day and a average flight time of around 1 day 3h. Ethiopian Airlines and Qatar Airways operates on this route.

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

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São Paulo to Guangzhou by Air freight

Quickest air route

Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

São Paulo to Guangzhou by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Santos to Hong Kong

Closest seaports

Santos to Nansha

Cargo flights

Santos to Shekou

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