Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Brussels and San Francisco is 27 days 6h. Ships depart from Port of Antwerp-Bruges (BEANR) and arrive at Oakland (USOAK) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Brussels and San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Port of Antwerp-Bruges (BEANR) and arrive into Oakland (USOAK) around 27 days 6h later. These services are operated by ONE.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Brussels to San Francisco takes around 11h 14m. Flights depart from Liège Airport (LGG) and arrive at Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Brussels and San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Liège Airport (LGG) and Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) depart every 1-2 weeks. These flights are serviced by FedEx, FedEx and FedEx and the typical transit time is around 11h 14m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Brussels and San Francisco. Cargo flights depart from Liège Airport (LGG) and arrive at Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) with departures Every 1-2 days and a average flight time of around 11h 14m. FedEx, FedEx and FedEx operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Brussels to San Francisco by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Brussels and San Francisco by cargo ship is 9,564 Nautical Miles (17,712 Kilometres / 11,006 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Port of Antwerp-Bruges (BEANR) and Oakland (USOAK).

Question 7

What is the distance between Brussels to San Francisco by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Brussels and San Francisco by air is around 8,976 Kilometres (5,578 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Brussels Airport (BRU) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Brussels to San Francisco by sea?

Accepted Answer

2.42t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Brussels 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 Brussels to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

573kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Brussels 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 777-200F Freighter
FedExFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+3 others
FedExFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+2 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
British Airways	1-2 times a day	Airbus A319+5 others
Aer Lingus	1-2 times a week	Airbus A320+2 others
SAS	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320neo+3 others
Lufthansa	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320+6 others
Air Canada	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
Swiss	Every 1-2 days	Road Feeder Service+6 others
Delta Air Lines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 767-300 (winglets)+2 others
Turkish Airlines	Daily	Airbus A321neo+3 others
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A319+3 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Road Feeder Service+2 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Road Feeder Service+1 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
CALFB / AL5	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, Yang Ming
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Liège Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport

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Port of Antwerp-Bruges to Oakland

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