Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between São Paulo and Los Angeles is 29 days 14h. Ships depart from Santos (BRSSZ) and arrive at Los Angeles (USLAX) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between São Paulo and Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Santos (BRSSZ) and arrive into Los Angeles (USLAX) around 29 days 14h later. These services are operated by ONE, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, ONE, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd and MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from São Paulo to Los Angeles takes around 12h 14m. Flights depart from Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and arrive at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between São Paulo and Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by LATAM Airlines, American Airlines, LATAM Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Air Canada, United Airlines, United Airlines, American Airlines and United Airlines and the typical transit time is around 12h 14m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between São Paulo and Los Angeles. Cargo flights depart from Viracopos International Airport (VCP) and arrive at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) with departures 2-4 times a week and a average flight time of around 19h 23m. FedEx and MasAir Cargo Airline operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between São Paulo to Los Angeles by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between São Paulo and Los Angeles by cargo ship is 7,680 Nautical Miles (14,223 Kilometres / 8,837 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Santos (BRSSZ) and Los Angeles (USLAX).

Question 7

What is the distance between São Paulo to Los Angeles by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between São Paulo and Los Angeles by air is around 10,233 Kilometres (6,359 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and Bob Hope Airport (BUR).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.42t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from São Paulo to Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

508kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from São Paulo to Los Angeles. 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
LATAM Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+3 others
LATAM Airlines	1-2 times a day	Airbus A320+4 others
American Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 787-8+5 others
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300+6 others
Air Canada	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+4 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 767-400+2 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777+2 others
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+3 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+2 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+1 others
United Airlines	Every 4-6 weeks	Boeing 787-9+1 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
FedExFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 767-300 Freighter
MasAir Cargo AirlineFreighter	1-2 times a week	Airbus A330 Freighter+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
ANSG → AL5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
GS1 / GULFEX → US2 / TP12	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
UCLA → TP12	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
AN2 → AL5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
BRASEX / BZX → CALFB / ELSA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
SEC / Tango → US2 / TP12	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
West Med to SAEC → CALEX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Santana → Sentosa	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
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São Paulo to Los Angeles By Air freight, Container ship or Road

São Paulo to Los Angeles by Air freight

Quickest air route

Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

Closest airports

Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport to Bob Hope Airport

Cargo flights

Viracopos International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

São Paulo to Los Angeles by Container ship

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Most frequent

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