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 33 days. 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 33 days later. These services are operated by ONE, MSC, MSC, Yang Ming, Evergreen, Evergreen, Yang Ming, MSC and MSC.

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 19h 48m. Flights depart from Viracopos International Airport (VCP) and arrive at Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK).

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Viracopos International Airport (VCP) and Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) depart every 1-2 weeks. These flights are serviced by FedEx and the typical transit time is around 19h 48m.

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 Viracopos International Airport (VCP) and arrive at Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) with departures Every 1-2 weeks and a average flight time of around 19h 48m. FedEx 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 8,078 Nautical Miles (14,960 Kilometres / 9,296 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 10,476 Kilometres (6,509 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

1.68t 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

548kg CO₂e (per 100kg) 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
FedExFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 767-300 Freighter+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Aeromexico	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+2 others
American Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+3 others
American Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 787-8+2 others
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300+5 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777+2 others
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+1 others
Air Canada	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+1 others
Air France	Daily	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 747-8+1 others
Swiss	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-300ER

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
FedExFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 767-300 Freighter
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
ANSG → AL5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
Santana → Lynx	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
Santana → Sentosa	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
SA3 → PS4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
SEAS1 / ESA / TLA1 → HBB / AAC2 / CPS / PCN3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
SEAS1 / ESA / TLA1 → CJX / SEA2 & AWE5 / PE1 / SEAP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
SA3 → PS6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
Ipanema / SX1 → Lynx / MS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, ONE
Ipanema → Sentosa	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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

São Paulo to San Francisco by Air freight

Quickest air route

Viracopos International Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport

Closest airports

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

Cargo flights

Viracopos International Airport to San Francisco International Airport

São Paulo to San Francisco by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Santos to Oakland

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