Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Paris to Oakland by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Paris and Oakland is 38 days 19h. Ships depart from Dunkerque (FRDKK) and arrive at Oakland (USOAK) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Paris and Oakland?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Dunkerque (FRDKK) and arrive into Oakland (USOAK) around 38 days 19h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM and CMA CGM.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Paris to Oakland by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Paris to Oakland takes around 11h 9m. Flights depart from Paris-Orly Airport (ORY) and arrive at San Francisco International Airport (SFO).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Paris and Oakland?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Paris-Orly Airport (ORY) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) depart every 1-2 weeks. These flights are serviced by French Bee and Iberia and the typical transit time is around 11h 9m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Paris and Oakland?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Paris and Oakland. Cargo flights depart from Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) and arrive at Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) with departures 2-4 times a week and a average flight time of around 19h 49m. FedEx operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Paris to Oakland by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Paris and Oakland by cargo ship is 9,913 Nautical Miles (18,359 Kilometres / 11,407 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Le Havre (FRLEH) and Oakland (USOAK).

Question 7

What is the distance between Paris to Oakland by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Paris and Oakland by air is around 10,217 Kilometres (6,349 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) and Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Paris to Oakland by sea?

Accepted Answer

2.53t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Paris to Oakland. 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 Paris to Oakland?

Accepted Answer

665kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Paris to Oakland. 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
French Bee	Every 1-2 weeks	Airbus A350-900
Iberia	1-2 times a week	Airbus A320+2 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
FedExFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
FedExFreighter	Every 2-4 weeks	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Air France	Daily	Boeing 777-200 / 200ER+1 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777
KLM	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)+5 others
Aer Lingus	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321neo+2 others
Air Canada	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320+5 others
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-8+2 others
Swiss	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321+6 others
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-200 / 200ER+1 others
Delta Air Lines	1-2 times a day	Airbus A330-300+4 others
Delta Air Lines	1-2 times a day	Airbus A330-300+6 others
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321+7 others
JetBlue Airways	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321neo
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Road Feeder Service+1 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Road Feeder Service+1 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
EURAF1 → CALFB	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
HLX → CALFB	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
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Paris to Oakland By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Paris to Oakland by Air freight

Quickest air route

Paris-Orly Airport to San Francisco International Airport

Closest airports

Charles de Gaulle International Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport

Cargo flights

Charles de Gaulle International Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport

Most frequent

Charles de Gaulle International Airport to San Francisco International Airport

Paris to Oakland by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Dunkerque to Oakland

Closest seaports

Le Havre to Oakland

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