Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between São Paulo and Sydney is 45 days 6h. Ships depart from Santos (BRSSZ) and arrive at Sydney (AUSYD) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Santos (BRSSZ) and arrive into Sydney (AUSYD) around 45 days 6h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM, ONE, Maersk, PIL, PIL, COSCO, ONE, COSCO, CMA CGM, Maersk, CMA CGM, PIL, MSC and MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from São Paulo to Sydney takes around 1 day 1h. Flights depart from Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and arrive at Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between São Paulo and Sydney?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by LATAM Airlines, Emirates and Air Canada and the typical transit time is around 1 day 1h.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between São Paulo and Sydney. Cargo flights depart from Viracopos International Airport (VCP) and arrive at Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) with departures Every 1-2 weeks and a average flight time of around 1 day 14h. FedEx operates  on this route.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between São Paulo and Sydney by cargo ship is 13,550 Nautical Miles (25,094 Kilometres / 15,593 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Santos (BRSSZ) and Sydney (AUSYD).

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between São Paulo and Sydney by air is around 13,971 Kilometres (8,681 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.71t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from São Paulo to Sydney. 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 Sydney?

Accepted Answer

646kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from São Paulo to Sydney. 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
LATAM Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320+3 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A380-800+1 others
Air Canada	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
FedExFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 767-300 Freighter+2 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
SEAS1 → ANL - AAXE \| HL - SEA \| ML - Eastern Australia Connect \| ONE - AU2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
AS2 / SX1 → SEA / AU2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE, Hapag-Lloyd
ASE / NEOASAS → SEA / Eastern Australia Connect	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
ESA / TLA1 / ES1 → ASAL / ASA / AA3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	PIL, COSCO, OOCL
ESA / TLA1 / ES1 / SA3 → AAA1 / AA1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	PIL, COSCO, OOCL, Yang Ming
SEAS1 / ESA → AAXSANL / ANL - AAXS (AAXSANL) \| CMA - AAXSANL \| HL - SAL \| ML - GAC \| ONE - AU1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM
AS2 / SX1 → SAL / AU1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Hapag-Lloyd
ESA / TLA1 / ES1 / SA3 → AAA2 / AA2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, PIL, OOCL, Yang Ming
SEAS3 / ASAS2 → Eastern Australia Connect / ANL - AAXE \| HL - SEA \| ML - Eastern Australia Connect \| ONE - AU2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, Maersk
ASE / NEOASAS → SAL / GAC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
SEAS3 / ASAS2 → AAXSANL / GAC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, Maersk
SEAS1 / ESA / TLA1 / ES1 → A3SANL / A3S / SAS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	PIL, COSCO, CMA CGM, OOCL
Santana → Wallaby	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
USA to SAEC String 1 → Eagle	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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

São Paulo to Sydney by Air freight

Quickest air route

Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport

Cargo flights

Viracopos International Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport

São Paulo to Sydney by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Santos to Sydney

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