Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between São Paulo and San Diego is 32 days 22h. 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 San Diego?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Santos (BRSSZ) and arrive into Los Angeles (USLAX) around 32 days 22h later. These services are operated by ONE, CMA CGM, Yang Ming, Yang Ming, MSC, COSCO and MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from São Paulo to San Diego takes around 18h 40m. Flights depart from Viracopos International Airport (VCP) and arrive at San Diego International Airport (SAN).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between São Paulo and San Diego?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Viracopos International Airport (VCP) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) depart every 1-2 weeks. These flights are serviced by FedEx and the typical transit time is around 18h 40m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between São Paulo and San Diego. Cargo flights depart from Viracopos International Airport (VCP) and arrive at San Diego International Airport (SAN) with departures Every 1-2 weeks and a average flight time of around 18h 40m. FedEx operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between São Paulo to San Diego by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between São Paulo and San Diego by cargo ship is 17,315 Nautical Miles (32,068 Kilometres / 19,926 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Santos (BRSSZ) and Long Beach (USLGB).

Question 7

What is the distance between São Paulo to San Diego by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between São Paulo and San Diego by air is around 10,010 Kilometres (6,220 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and San Diego International Airport (SAN).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

2.65t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from São Paulo to San Diego. 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 San Diego?

Accepted Answer

463kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from São Paulo to San Diego. 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 1-2 weeks	Boeing 767-300 Freighter
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+1 others
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+2 others
American Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 787-8+3 others
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300+3 others
Air Canada	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+2 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777+3 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 767-400+3 others
KLM	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
AN2 → AL5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
SEAS1 → EXX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
SA3 → PS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
SA3 → PS5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
West Med to SAEC → CALEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
SEAS1 / ESA / TLA1 → HBB / AAC2 / CPS / PCN3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen, CMA CGM, OOCL
West Med to SAEC → CALEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
ES1 → MATSON - MAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL
Santana → Pearl	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
ESA / TLA1 → SEA3 / PSX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
Santana → Sentosa	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
SEAS1 / ESA / TLA1 → HIXP / AAC4 / PCC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen, CMA CGM, OOCL

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São Paulo to San Diego By Air freight, Container ship or Road

São Paulo to San Diego by Air freight

Quickest air route

Viracopos International Airport to San Diego International Airport

Closest airports

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

São Paulo to San Diego by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Santos to Los Angeles

Closest seaports

Santos to Long Beach

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