Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between São Paulo and Seattle is 55 days 3h. Ships depart from Santos (BRSSZ) and arrive at Tacoma (USTIW) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Santos (BRSSZ) and arrive into Tacoma (USTIW) around 55 days 3h later. These services are operated by MSC, CMA CGM and MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from São Paulo to Seattle takes around 19h 15m. Flights depart from Viracopos International Airport (VCP) and arrive at Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between São Paulo and Seattle?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Viracopos International Airport (VCP) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) depart every 1-2 weeks. These flights are serviced by FedEx and the typical transit time is around 19h 15m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between São Paulo and Seattle. Cargo flights depart from Viracopos International Airport (VCP) and arrive at Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) with departures Every 1-2 weeks and a average flight time of around 19h 15m. FedEx operates  on this route.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between São Paulo and Seattle by cargo ship is 16,627 Nautical Miles (30,792 Kilometres / 19,133 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Santos (BRSSZ) and Seattle (USSEA).

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between São Paulo and Seattle by air is around 10,925 Kilometres (6,788 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

2.53t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from São Paulo to Seattle. 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 Seattle?

Accepted Answer

532kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from São Paulo to Seattle. 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
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+2 others
American Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 787-8+3 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+4 others
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300+4 others
Aeromexico	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+2 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777+4 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 767-400+2 others
Air France	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Lufthansa	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 747-8+2 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Santana → Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
SEAS1 / ESA / TLA1 → NWX / EPNW / TPN / PNW3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, Evergreen, COSCO, OOCL
Ipanema / SX1 → Griffin / FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, ONE
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
SEAS1 / ESA / TLA1 → CPNW / MPNW / PNW2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
SEAS1 / ESA / TLA1 → DAH / OPNW / PNW1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, Evergreen, COSCO, OOCL
ESA / TLA1 → CPV / PE2 / PNW5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO, OOCL
West Med to SAEC → CALEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
ESA / TLA1 → CPV / PE2 / PNW5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO, OOCL

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

São Paulo to Seattle by Air freight

Quickest air route

Viracopos International Airport to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport

Closest airports

Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport

São Paulo to Seattle by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Santos to Tacoma

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