Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between São Paulo and San Francisco is 62 days 13h. 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 San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Santos (BRSSZ) and arrive into Oakland (USOAK) around 62 days 13h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from São Paulo to San Francisco takes around 12h 50m. Flights depart from Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and arrive at San Francisco International Airport (SFO).

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) depart every 4-6 weeks. These flights are serviced by United Airlines, United Airlines, American Airlines, Aeromexico, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, United Airlines, American Airlines and Air Canada and the typical transit time is around 12h 50m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between São Paulo and San Francisco. Cargo flights depart from Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and arrive at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) with departures Every 4-6 weeks and a average flight time of around 12h 50m. United Airlines operates  on this route.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between São Paulo and San Francisco by cargo ship is 15,666 Nautical Miles (29,014 Kilometres / 18,029 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Santos (BRSSZ) and Oakland (USOAK).

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between São Paulo and San Francisco by air is around 10,439 Kilometres (6,487 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 San Francisco by sea?

Accepted Answer

3.55t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from São Paulo to San Francisco. 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 Francisco?

Accepted Answer

n/a is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from São Paulo to San Francisco. 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
United AirlinesFreighter	Every 4-6 weeks	Boeing 777-300ERSF
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+2 others
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+4 others
Aeromexico	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-8+2 others
American Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 787-8+2 others
Delta Air Lines	1-2 times a day	Airbus A330-300+6 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 767-400+2 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777+3 others
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+1 others
Air Canada	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+1 others

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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
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+2 others
Delta Air Lines	1-2 times a day	Airbus A330-300+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
SAFRAN1 → CALFB	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
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São Paulo to San Francisco by Air freight

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

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Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport

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