Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between São Paulo and Vancouver is 15 days 12h. Ships depart from Santos (BRSSZ) and arrive at Freeport (USFPO) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Santos (BRSSZ) and arrive into Freeport (USFPO) around 15 days 12h later. These services are operated by Grimaldi.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from São Paulo to Vancouver takes around 20h 13m. Flights depart from Viracopos International Airport (VCP) and arrive at Vancouver International Airport (YVR).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between São Paulo and Vancouver?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Viracopos International Airport (VCP) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) depart every 1-2 weeks. These flights are serviced by FedEx and the typical transit time is around 20h 13m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between São Paulo and Vancouver. Cargo flights depart from Viracopos International Airport (VCP) and arrive at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) with departures Every 1-2 weeks and a average flight time of around 20h 13m. FedEx operates  on this route.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between São Paulo and Vancouver 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 Vancouver by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between São Paulo and Vancouver by air is around 11,088 Kilometres (6,890 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.37t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from São Paulo to Vancouver. 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 Vancouver?

Accepted Answer

434kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from São Paulo to Vancouver. 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+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
United Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+2 others
Aeromexico	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-8+2 others
Air Canada	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+3 others
Air France	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900+1 others
KLM	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Lufthansa	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900
Lufthansa	1-2 times a week	Boeing 747-8+1 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NAWAS3	Direct	Every 2-4 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
ZGT	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Gold Star, ZIM
Gulf to SAEC String1 → Indusa	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
USA to SAEC String 1 → Indusa	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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

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São Paulo to Vancouver by Air freight

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Viracopos International Airport to Vancouver International Airport

Closest airports

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

São Paulo to Vancouver by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Santos to Freeport

Closest seaports

Santos to Houston

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