Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between São Paulo and San Diego is 29 days 6h. Ships depart from Santos (BRSSZ) and arrive at Los Angeles (USLAX) with scheduled departures Daily.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart daily from Santos (BRSSZ) and arrive into Los Angeles (USLAX) around 29 days 6h later. These services are operated by ONE, Maersk, MSC, ONE, ONE, Evergreen, Evergreen, ONE and ONE.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from São Paulo to San Diego takes around 19h 12m. Flights depart from Viracopos International Airport (VCP) and arrive at San Diego International Airport (SAN).

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Viracopos International Airport (VCP) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) depart every 1-2 weeks. These flights are serviced by FedEx and the typical transit time is around 19h 12m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between São Paulo and San Diego. Cargo flights depart from Viracopos International Airport (VCP) and arrive at San Diego International Airport (SAN) with departures Every 1-2 weeks and a average flight time of around 19h 12m. FedEx operates  on this route.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between São Paulo and San Diego by cargo ship is 17,508 Nautical Miles (32,424 Kilometres / 20,148 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Santos (BRSSZ) and Long Beach (USLGB).

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between São Paulo and San Diego by air is around 10,010 Kilometres (6,220 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Guarulhos - Governador André Franco Montoro International Airport (GRU) and San Diego International Airport (SAN).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

2.24t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from São Paulo to San Diego. 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 Diego?

Accepted Answer

462kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from São Paulo to San Diego. 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
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+2 others
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+3 others
American Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 787-8+2 others
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300+3 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777+3 others
KLM	Every 2-4 weeks	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Lufthansa	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
ANSG → AL5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
GS1 / GULFEX → US2 / TP12	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
Santana → Lynx	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
SX1 → PS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
SX1 → PS4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
SEAS1 / ESA / TLA1 → HBB / AAC2 / CPS / PCN3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
SEAS1 / ESA / TLA1 → CJX / SEA2 & AWE5 / PE1 / SEAP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
SX1 → CP1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
Ipanema / SX1 → Lynx / MS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, MSC

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Santana → Sentosa	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AS2 → NAF	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
ESA / TLA1 → SEA3 / PSX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO, OOCL
Ipanema → Orient	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Santana → Orient	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Ipanema → Sentosa	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Santana → Sentosa	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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

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