Shanghai to San Diego By Air freight, Container ship or Road

See the best way to ship your freight from Shanghai, China to San Diego, United States by Air, Sea and Road. Compare transit times, frequency, emissions, sailing schedules and much more.

Map / Route overview

Shanghai to San Diego

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Air Freight

18h 42m, Every few hours

412kg CO₂

Container Ship

11 days 12h, Daily

1.21t CO₂
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Shanghai to San Diego by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Shanghai to San Diego by plane will take about 18h 42m and departs from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and arrives into San Diego International Airport (SAN). There are flights departing every few hours on this route. Japan Airlines is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing 2-4 times a week.

Quickest air route

Shanghai Pudong International Airport to San Diego International Airport

Departs from

Departs from

18h 42m
Every few hours
10,732 km
6,669 mi.
1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

412kg CO₂ (per 100kg)

Operating carriersDeparture frequencyAircraft types
Carrier Identifier: JLJapan Airlines
2-4 times a weekBoeing 767 Freighter+2 others
Carrier Identifier: UAUnited Airlines
Every 1-2 daysBoeing 777-300ER
Carrier Identifier: ACAir Canada
2-4 times a weekBoeing 787-9+1 others
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Shanghai to San Diego by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Shanghai to San Diego by ship will take about 11 days 12h and departs from Shanghai (CNSHG) and arrives into Long Beach (USLGB). There are vessels departing daily on this route. Matson is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing 2-4 times a week.

Quickest ocean route

Shanghai to Long Beach

Port of loading

Port of loading

11 days 12h
Daily
10,927 km
6,790 mi.
Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

1.21t CO₂ (per TEU)

Service LinesService TypeDeparture frequencyServicing Carriers
Carrier Identifier: MATSMAX
Direct2-4 times a weekMatson
Carrier Identifier: MATSCLX
DirectEvery 1-2 weeksMatson
Carrier Identifier: COSUBOHAI / CEN / PCN1
DirectEvery 1-2 weeksCOSCO, CMA CGM, Evergreen, OOCL, Yang Ming
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