Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between San Francisco and São Paulo is 48 days 18h. Ships depart from Oakland (USOAK) and arrive at Santos (BRSSZ) with scheduled departures Daily.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart daily from Oakland (USOAK) and arrive into Santos (BRSSZ) around 48 days 18h later. These services are operated by MSC, MSC, ONE, ONE, HMM, MSC, MSC, MSC, CMA CGM, HMM, CMA CGM, MSC, ONE, HMM, MSC and HMM.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from San Francisco to São Paulo takes around 18h 40m. Flights depart from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and arrive at Viracopos International Airport (VCP).

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Viracopos International Airport (VCP) depart every 1-2 weeks. These flights are serviced by FedEx and the typical transit time is around 18h 40m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between San Francisco and São Paulo. Cargo flights depart from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and arrive at Viracopos International Airport (VCP) with departures Every 1-2 weeks and a average flight time of around 18h 40m. FedEx operates  on this route.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between San Francisco and São Paulo by cargo ship is 16,993 Nautical Miles (31,471 Kilometres / 19,555 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Oakland (USOAK) and Santos (BRSSZ).

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between San Francisco and São Paulo by air is around 10,740 Kilometres (6,673 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

2t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from San Francisco to São Paulo. 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 San Francisco to São Paulo?

Accepted Answer

674kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from San Francisco to São Paulo. 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
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
American Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 737MAX 8+2 others
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 757+5 others
Air Canada	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737MAX 8+1 others
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321 (sharklets)+1 others
Air Canada	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737MAX 8+1 others
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 747-400+1 others
Air France	Daily	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
Swiss	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER
Lufthansa	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900+1 others
United Airlines	2-4 times a week	Road Feeder Service+2 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
UPS AirlinesFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 767-300 Freighter+2 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Sentosa → Ipanema	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Sentosa → Ipanema	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
PS7 → SX1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
PS7 → FL2 / SX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM
PS7 → FIL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM
Sentosa → Ipanema	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Sentosa → Carioca	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Sentosa → Carioca	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
CJX / SEA2 & AWE5 / PE1 / SEAP → SEAS1 / ESA / TLA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
PS6 → FL2 / SX2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	HMM, ONE
CJX / SEA2 & AWE5 / PE1 / SEAP → SEAS1 / ESA / TLA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
Sentosa → Carioca	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
PS3 → FL2 / SX2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE, HMM
PS6 → FIL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM
Orient → Carioca	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
PS3 → FIL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM

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San Francisco to São Paulo By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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San Francisco to São Paulo by Air freight

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San Francisco International Airport to Viracopos International Airport

Closest airports

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

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Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Viracopos International Airport

San Francisco to São Paulo by Container ship

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Oakland to Santos

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