Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between São Paulo and Porto is 17 days 17h. Ships depart from Santos (BRSSZ) and arrive at Leixoes (PTLEI) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Santos (BRSSZ) and arrive into Leixoes (PTLEI) around 17 days 17h later. These services are operated by Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, Grimaldi, CMA CGM and Grimaldi.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from São Paulo to Porto takes around 9h 52m. Flights depart from Viracopos International Airport (VCP) and arrive at Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between São Paulo and Porto?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Viracopos International Airport (VCP) and Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) depart 1-2 times a week. These flights are serviced by Azul Linhas Aereas and Cargolux and the typical transit time is around 9h 52m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between São Paulo and Porto. Cargo flights depart from Viracopos International Airport (VCP) and arrive at Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO) with departures 2-4 times a week and a average flight time of around 9h 52m. Cargolux operates  on this route.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between São Paulo and Porto by cargo ship is 4,879 Nautical Miles (9,036 Kilometres / 5,615 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Santos (BRSSZ) and Leixoes (PTLEI).

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between São Paulo and Porto by air is around 8,431 Kilometres (5,239 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport (OPO).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.03t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from São Paulo to Porto. 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 Porto?

Accepted Answer

450kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from São Paulo to Porto. 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
Azul Linhas Aereas	1-2 times a week	Airbus A330-200+1 others
CargoluxFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Royal Air Maroc	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+2 others
Air Europa	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+2 others
Iberia	1-2 times a day	Airbus A330-200+2 others
Air France	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+3 others
Swiss	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+5 others
KLM	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+5 others
Lufthansa	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900+3 others
Air Canada	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+2 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777+1 others
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 747-8+4 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NEOASAS → L67	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
Neo Samba → L67	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Neo Bossa Nova → L67	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
SAFRAN1 → SPIX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
SIRIUS → SPIX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
ASE → ESF	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
NES → SES2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Grimaldi
SAFRAN1 → PGE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
NES → SES1	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	Grimaldi

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

São Paulo to Porto by Air freight

Quickest air route

Viracopos International Airport to Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport

Closest airports

Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport to Francisco de Sá Carneiro Airport

São Paulo to Porto by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Santos to Leixoes

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