Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between São Paulo and Charleston is 15 days 2h. Ships depart from Rio de Janeiro (BRRIO) and arrive at Philadelphia (USPHL) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Rio de Janeiro (BRRIO) and arrive into Philadelphia (USPHL) around 15 days 2h later. These services are operated by Hapag-Lloyd.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from São Paulo to Charleston takes around 16h 18m. Flights depart from Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and arrive at Charleston International Airport (CHS).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between São Paulo and Charleston?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and Charleston International Airport (CHS) depart every few hours. These flights are serviced by American Airlines, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, United Airlines, United Airlines and Delta Air Lines and the typical transit time is around 16h 18m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between São Paulo and Charleston. Cargo flights depart from Viracopos International Airport (VCP) and arrive at Charleston International Airport (CHS) with departures 1-2 times a week and a average flight time of around 17h 7m. FedEx operates  on this route.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between São Paulo and Charleston by cargo ship is 5,260 Nautical Miles (9,741 Kilometres / 6,053 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Rio de Janeiro (BRRIO) and Philadelphia (USPHL).

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between São Paulo and Charleston by air is around 7,373 Kilometres (4,581 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and Charleston International Airport (CHS).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

949kg CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from São Paulo to Charleston. 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 Charleston?

Accepted Answer

414kg CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from São Paulo to Charleston. 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
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-200 / 200ER+2 others
United Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+2 others
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 767-400+1 others
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+2 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777+6 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 767-400+3 others
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300+2 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
FedExFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 767-300 Freighter+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
SEC / Tango	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
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Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport to Charleston International Airport

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