Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between São Paulo and Wellington is 58 days 3h. Ships depart from Santos (BRSSZ) and arrive at Wellington (NZWLG) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Santos (BRSSZ) and arrive into Wellington (NZWLG) around 58 days 3h later. These services are operated by PIL, MSC, MSC and MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from São Paulo to Wellington takes around 23hrs. Flights depart from Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and arrive at Auckland International Airport (AKL).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between São Paulo and Wellington?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and Auckland International Airport (AKL) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by LATAM Airlines and American Airlines and the typical transit time is around 23hrs.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between São Paulo and Wellington. Cargo flights depart from Viracopos International Airport (VCP) and arrive at Auckland International Airport (AKL) with departures Every 2-4 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 Wellington by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between São Paulo and Wellington by cargo ship is 15,162 Nautical Miles (28,081 Kilometres / 17,449 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Santos (BRSSZ) and Wellington (NZWLG).

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between São Paulo and Wellington by air is around 12,282 Kilometres (7,632 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and Auckland International Airport (AKL).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

2.21t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from São Paulo to Wellington. 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 Wellington?

Accepted Answer

587kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from São Paulo to Wellington. 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	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320+3 others
American Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
FedExFreighter	Every 2-4 weeks	Boeing 767-300 Freighter+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
SEAS1 / ESA / TLA1 / ES1 → KIXANL / NZS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL, COSCO, CMA CGM, OOCL
Santana → Wallaby	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Santana → Wallaby	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Santana → Wallaby	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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

São Paulo to Wellington by Air freight

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Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport to Auckland International Airport

Cargo flights

Viracopos International Airport to Auckland International Airport

São Paulo to Wellington by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

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