Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between São Paulo and Houston is 21 days 4h. Ships depart from Santos (BRSSZ) and arrive at Freeport (USFPO) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Santos (BRSSZ) and arrive into Freeport (USFPO) around 21 days 4h later. These services are operated by Grimaldi.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from São Paulo to Houston takes around 1 day 18h. Flights depart from Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and arrive at William P Hobby Airport (HOU).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between São Paulo and Houston?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and William P Hobby Airport (HOU) depart 1-2 times a week. These flights are serviced by American Airlines and the typical transit time is around 1 day 18h.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between São Paulo and Houston. Cargo flights depart from Viracopos International Airport (VCP) and arrive at George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH) with departures Every 2-4 weeks and a average flight time of around 1 day 18h. FedEx operates Boeing (Douglas) MD-11 Freighter, Boeing 777-200F Freighter and Boeing 767-300 Freighter on this route.

Question 6

How long does it take to ship cargo from São Paulo to Houston by road?

Accepted Answer

It will typically take around 6 days 14h to send cargo via road from São Paulo and Houston. This duration does not factor in traffic, weather or other delays that may occur on route.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between São Paulo and Houston by cargo ship is 6,371 Nautical Miles (11,798 Kilometres / 7,331 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Santos (BRSSZ) and Freeport (USFPO).

Question 8

What is the distance by road between São Paulo to Houston?

Accepted Answer

The distance between São Paulo and Houston by road is 7,893 Kilometres (4,905 Miles) and will typically take around 6 days 14h to drive (exluding including traffic and local conditions).

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between São Paulo and Houston by air is around 8,693 Kilometres (5,402 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and William P Hobby Airport (HOU).

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

1.44t CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from São Paulo to Houston. 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 11

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

Accepted Answer

300kg CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from São Paulo to Houston. 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
American Airlines	1-2 times a week	Boeing 787-9+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Aircraft types
Aeromexico	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 787-9+2 others
Delta Air Lines	1-2 times a day	Airbus A330-300+4 others
Air Canada	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 787-9+1 others
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+7 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 767-400+8 others

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Operating carriers	Departs	Aircraft types
FedExF	Every 2-4 weeks	Boeing (Douglas) MD-11 Freighter+2 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
Grimaldi	Every 2-4 weeks	GRANDE ABIDJAN+4 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
Truck Operator	N/A	Truck 40T
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