Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Anchorage and Mexico City is 41 days 14h. Ships depart from Tacoma (USTIW) and arrive at Lazaro Cardenas (MXLZC) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Anchorage and Mexico City?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Tacoma (USTIW) and arrive into Lazaro Cardenas (MXLZC) around 41 days 14h later. These services are operated by Yang Ming, Yang Ming, HMM, Yang Ming and HMM.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Anchorage to Mexico City takes around 6h 43m. Flights depart from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) and arrive at Aeropuerto Internacional General Felipe Ángeles (NLU).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Anchorage and Mexico City?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) and Aeropuerto Internacional General Felipe Ángeles (NLU) depart 1-2 times a day. These flights are serviced by Kalitta Air, Atlas Air, Cathay Pacific, UPS Airlines and Atlas Air and the typical transit time is around 6h 43m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Anchorage and Mexico City. Cargo flights depart from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) and arrive at Aeropuerto Internacional General Felipe Ángeles (NLU) with departures 1-2 times a day and a average flight time of around 6h 43m. Kalitta Air, Cathay Pacific, UPS Airlines and Atlas Air operates  on this route.

Question 6

How long does it take to ship cargo from Anchorage to Mexico City by road?

Accepted Answer

It will typically take around 6 days 19h to send cargo via road from Anchorage and Mexico City. This duration does not factor in traffic, weather or other delays that may occur on route.

Question 7

What is the distance between Anchorage to Mexico City by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Anchorage and Mexico City by cargo ship is 13,389 Nautical Miles (24,797 Kilometres / 15,408 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Seattle (USSEA) and Lazaro Cardenas (MXLZC).

Question 8

What is the distance by road between Anchorage to Mexico City?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Anchorage and Mexico City by road is 6,040 Kilometres (3,753 Miles) and will typically take around 6 days 19h to drive (exluding including traffic and local conditions).

Question 9

What is the distance between Anchorage to Mexico City by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Anchorage and Mexico City by air is around 6,087 Kilometres (3,783 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) and Aeropuerto Internacional Lic. Benito Juárez (MEX).

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

1.75t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Anchorage to Mexico City. 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 11

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

Accepted Answer

439kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Anchorage to Mexico City. 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
Kalitta AirFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 747-400 Freighter
Atlas Air	2-4 times a week	Boeing 747-400+1 others
Cathay PacificFreighter	Daily	Boeing 747-8F Freighter
UPS AirlinesFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 747-8F Freighter+3 others
Atlas AirFreighter	Every 2-4 weeks	Boeing 747-400+1 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Air Canada	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737MAX 8
Delta Air Lines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A321neo+1 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8+2 others
United Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737MAX 8+3 others
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 757+2 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321neo+1 others
United Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737MAX 8
United Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737MAX 8
American Airlines	1-2 times a day	Airbus A321neo+3 others
Singapore AirlinesFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+1 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
PN3 → NW4 / AX4 / SA2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Yang Ming, HMM, ONE
PN3 → SA8	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Yang Ming
PN3 → NW2 / AX2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	HMM, ONE
PN3 → SA6	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Yang Ming
PN3 → NW3 / AX3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	HMM, ONE

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
CPV / PNW5 → WSA4 / TLP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
OPNW / PNW1 → WSA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Vehicles
Truck Operator	N/A	Truck 40T
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Anchorage to Mexico City By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Anchorage to Mexico City by Air freight

Quickest air route

Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport to Aeropuerto Internacional General Felipe Ángeles

Closest airports

Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport to Aeropuerto Internacional Lic. Benito Juárez

Anchorage to Mexico City by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Tacoma to Lazaro Cardenas

Closest seaports

Seattle to Lazaro Cardenas

Anchorage to Mexico City by Road

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