Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between São Paulo and Oakland is 36 days 19h. Ships depart from Santos (BRSSZ) and arrive at Oakland (USOAK) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Santos (BRSSZ) and arrive into Oakland (USOAK) around 36 days 19h later. These services are operated by ONE, MSC, ONE, CMA CGM, Yang Ming, Yang Ming and MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from São Paulo to Oakland takes around 19h 36m. Flights depart from Viracopos International Airport (VCP) and arrive at Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between São Paulo and Oakland?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Viracopos International Airport (VCP) and Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) depart every 2-4 weeks. These flights are serviced by FedEx and the typical transit time is around 19h 36m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between São Paulo and Oakland. Cargo flights depart from Viracopos International Airport (VCP) and arrive at Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) with departures Every 2-4 weeks and a average flight time of around 19h 36m. FedEx operates  on this route.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between São Paulo and Oakland by cargo ship is 8,117 Nautical Miles (15,032 Kilometres / 9,341 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Santos (BRSSZ) and Oakland (USOAK).

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between São Paulo and Oakland by air is around 10,545 Kilometres (6,552 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.68t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from São Paulo to Oakland. 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 Oakland?

Accepted Answer

501kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from São Paulo to Oakland. 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 2-4 weeks	Boeing 767-300 Freighter
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+3 others
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+2 others
Aeromexico	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+2 others
American Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 787-8+3 others
Air Canada	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+3 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 767-400+4 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777+3 others
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+1 others
Air France	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Swiss	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
FedExFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 767-300 Freighter+2 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
AN2 → AL5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
West Med to SAEC → CALEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
SX1 → PS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
SAFRAN1 → CALFB	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
SA5 → PS3	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Yang Ming
FL2 / SX2 / SSX → PS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, ONE, HMM
West Med to SAEC → CALEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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

São Paulo to Oakland by Air freight

Quickest air route

Viracopos International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport

Closest airports

Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport to San Francisco International Airport

Cargo flights

Viracopos International Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport

São Paulo to Oakland by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

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