How long does it take to ship a container from Mexico to China by sea?

The shortest shipping time by sea between Mexico and China is 17 days. Ships depart from Ensenada (MXESE) and arrive at Ningbo (CNNGB) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

How regularly do container ships travel between Mexico and China?

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Ensenada (MXESE) and arrive into Ningbo (CNNGB) around 17 days later. These services are operated by MSC, PIL, COSCO, COSCO, ONE, MSC, ONE and ONE.

How long does it take to send cargo from Mexico to China by air freight?

The quickest flight from Mexico to China takes around 16hrs. Flights depart from Aeropuerto Internacional General Felipe Ángeles (NLU) and arrive at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).

How often do planes fly between Mexico and China?

Scheduled flights between Aeropuerto Internacional General Felipe Ángeles (NLU) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by China Southern Airlines and Kalitta Air and the typical transit time is around 16hrs.

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Mexico and China?

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Mexico and China. Cargo flights depart from Aeropuerto Internacional General Felipe Ángeles (NLU) and arrive at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) with departures 2-4 times a week and a average flight time of around 16hrs. China Southern Airlines and Kalitta Air operates on this route.

What is the distance between Mexico to China by ship?

The distance between Mexico and China by cargo ship is 5,957 Nautical Miles (11,032 Kilometres / 6,855 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Ensenada (MXESE) and Ningbo (CNNGB).

What is the distance between Mexico to China by air?

The distance between Mexico and China by air is around 12,891 Kilometres (8,010 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Aeropuerto Internacional General Felipe Ángeles (NLU) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Mexico to China by sea?

775kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Mexico to China. 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.

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from Mexico to China?

587kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Mexico to China. 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.

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16hrs, 2-4 times a week

587kg CO₂e

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17 days, 1-2 times a week

775kg CO₂e

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Mexico to China by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Mexico to China by plane will take about 16hrs and departs from Aeropuerto Internacional General Felipe Ángeles (NLU) and arrives into Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). There are flights departing 2-4 times a week on this route. China Southern Airlines is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing 2-4 times a week.

Quickest air route

Aeropuerto Internacional General Felipe Ángeles to Shanghai Pudong International Airport

Departs from

NLU

Departs from

PVG

16hrs: 2-4 times a week

12,891 km
8,010 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

587kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
China Southern AirlinesFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777 Freighter
Kalitta AirFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+1 others
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Cargo flights

Aeropuerto Internacional General Felipe Ángeles to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

Departs from

NLU

Departs from

CAN

19h 47m: 2-4 times a week

14,093 km
8,757 mi.

Direct
1 stop

Estimated emissions

628kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
China Southern AirlinesFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777 Freighter
EmiratesFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-200F Freighter
Qatar AirwaysFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+1 others
Turkish AirlinesFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777 Freighter+2 others

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Most frequent

Aeropuerto Internacional General Felipe Ángeles to Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport

Departs from

NLU

Departs from

CGO

22h 51m: 1-2 times a day

13,074 km
8,124 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

770kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Kalitta AirFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 747-400 Freighter
China Southern Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777 Freighter+1 others
China Southern Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777 Freighter+2 others
Cathay PacificFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 747-8F Freighter+2 others

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Mexico to China by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Mexico to China by ship will take about 17 days and departs from Ensenada (MXESE) and arrives into Ningbo (CNNGB). There are vessels departing 1-2 times a week on this route. MSC is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 2-4 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Ensenada to Ningbo

Port of loading

MXESE

Port of loading

CNNGB

17 days: 1-2 times a week

11,032 km
6,855 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

775kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Mexicas	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
WSA6 / WS6 / AS2 / SA8	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL, Wan Hai, Yang Ming, Evergreen
WSA6 → CJ29	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
WSA8 → CJ29	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
NW3 / AX3 → FLX / ALX4	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE, HMM
AZTEC → Mexicas	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AME1/TPM / NW3 / AZTEC / AX3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, HMM
AME1/TPM / NW3 / AZTEC / AX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, HMM

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Cargo flights

Manzanillo to Shanghai

Port of loading

MXZLO

Port of loading

CNSHG

17 days 8h: Every 1-2 days

12,855 km
7,988 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

893kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
AC2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
AC3	Direct	N/A	Maersk
MEX / AMX / RFL / SMX / AME / ESL - MEX \| KMTC - AMX \| RCL - RFL \| SINO - MEX \| SKR - SMX \| SLS - AME \| TSL - MEX	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, King Ocean, Sinokor, RCL, China United, Emirates Shipping, TS Lines, Sinotrans, SLS
ACSA2 / WSA3 / TLP1	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, Evergreen, OOCL, Wan Hai
FLX / ALX4	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	HMM, ONE
Mexicas	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
WSA8 / TLP8 / COSCO - WSA8 \| OOCL - TLP8	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, COSCO, OOCL
AN2 / NW2 / Andes / AX2	Direct	1-2 times a week	ONE, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, HMM
AME1/TPM / NW3 / AZTEC / AX3	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, HMM
AC2	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
AC3	Direct	N/A	Maersk
WSA2 → NSB	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
SA6 → AG1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
SA6 → MS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
WSA2 → CIX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
SA6 → KCX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
SA6 → PS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
WSA2 → AEM6 / BEX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen
WSA2 → JKN	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
AME1/TPM → JP1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
ASA → CI5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai
AC3 → Ecumed	Transshipment	N/A	Maersk
AC2 → Ecumed	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
AC3 → TP15	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
AC2 → TP15	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
CMA - M2A \| COSCO - WSA5 \| OOCL - TLP5 → AC2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
WSA2 → CKI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
WSA2 → PCI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
WSA2 → EAS - BUSAN-KWANGYANG-SHANGHAI-NINGBO \| POCEAN - BS9	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
WS2 → KCI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL
AME1/TPM → WC4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
SA6 → FE6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
MSC - CALEX → US2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
SA6 → MD3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
AME1/TPM / NW3 / AZTEC / AX3 → AN2 / NW2 / Andes / AX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, HMM
SA6 → MD5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
CCE → US2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
SA6 → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
AC2 → TP12	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
WSA2 → AK23	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
ASA / SA6 → PS6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai, Yang Ming
WSA2 → AK6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
SA6 → MD1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
SA6 → PS4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
WSA2 → MCT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
Inca → Mexicas	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Andes → Mexicas	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MAREX → PS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
WSA2 → CTE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
WSA2 / SA6 → TCX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, Yang Ming
ASA → NCT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai
WSA2 → CTW2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
WCCA2 → TBD	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk

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Ocean routes from Mexico to China

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Mexico to China by Air freight

Quickest air route

Aeropuerto Internacional General Felipe Ángeles to Shanghai Pudong International Airport

Cargo flights

Aeropuerto Internacional General Felipe Ángeles to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

Most frequent

Aeropuerto Internacional General Felipe Ángeles to Zhengzhou Xinzheng International Airport

Mexico to China by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Ensenada to Ningbo

Cargo flights

Manzanillo to Shanghai

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