Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between São Paulo and San Francisco is 21 days 13h. Ships depart from Santos (BRSSZ) and arrive at Freeport (USFPO) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between São Paulo and San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Santos (BRSSZ) and arrive into Freeport (USFPO) around 21 days 13h later. These services are operated by Grimaldi.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from São Paulo to San Francisco takes around 20h 12m. Flights depart from Viracopos International Airport (VCP) and arrive at Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between São Paulo and San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Viracopos International Airport (VCP) and Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) depart every 1-2 weeks. These flights are serviced by FedEx and the typical transit time is around 20h 12m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between São Paulo and San Francisco. Cargo flights depart from Viracopos International Airport (VCP) and arrive at Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) with departures Every 1-2 weeks and a average flight time of around 20h 12m. FedEx operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between São Paulo to San Francisco by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between São Paulo and San Francisco by cargo ship is 7,336 Nautical Miles (13,586 Kilometres / 8,442 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Santos (BRSSZ) and Houston (USHOU).

Question 7

What is the distance between São Paulo to San Francisco by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between São Paulo and San Francisco by air is around 10,545 Kilometres (6,552 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.3t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from São Paulo 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 São Paulo to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

435kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from São Paulo 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 767-300 Freighter+2 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+3 others
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+3 others
Aeromexico	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+1 others
American Airlines	2-4 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+3 others
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300+3 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 767-400+2 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777+2 others
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+1 others
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 767-400+1 others
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 747-8
Air France	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+1 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
FedExFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 767-300 Freighter
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NAWAS3	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Grimaldi
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
BRASEX / BZX	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Maersk
UCLA / Gulf to SAEC String1	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, Maersk
ZGT	Direct	2-4 times a week	Gold Star, ZIM
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São Paulo to San Francisco By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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São Paulo to San Francisco by Air freight

Quickest air route

Viracopos International Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport

Closest airports

Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport to San Francisco International Airport

Cargo flights

Viracopos International Airport to San Francisco International Airport

São Paulo to San Francisco by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Santos to Freeport

Closest seaports

Santos to Houston

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