Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Baltimore to San José by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Baltimore and San José is 11 days 12h. Ships depart from Baltimore (USBAL) and arrive at Puerto Moin / Limon (CRPMN) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Baltimore and San José?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Baltimore (USBAL) and arrive into Puerto Moin / Limon (CRPMN) around 11 days 12h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC and MSC.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Baltimore to San José by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Baltimore to San José takes around 4h 41m. Flights depart from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) and arrive at Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Baltimore and San José?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) and Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) depart 1-2 times a week. These flights are serviced by Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, American Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Delta Air Lines and the typical transit time is around 4h 41m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Baltimore and San José?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Baltimore and San José. Cargo flights depart from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and arrive at Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) with departures Every 1-2 days and a average flight time of around 6h 50m. Air Canada operates  on this route.

Question 6

How long does it take to ship cargo from Baltimore to San José by road?

Accepted Answer

It will typically take around 3 days to send cargo via road from Baltimore and San José. This duration does not factor in traffic, weather or other delays that may occur on route.

Question 7

What is the distance between Baltimore to San José by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Baltimore and San José by cargo ship is 3,455 Nautical Miles (6,399 Kilometres / 3,976 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Baltimore (USBAL) and Caldera (CRCAL).

Question 8

What is the distance by road between Baltimore to San José?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Baltimore and San José by road is 6,043 Kilometres (3,755 Miles) and will typically take around 3 days to drive (exluding including traffic and local conditions).

Question 9

What is the distance between Baltimore to San José by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Baltimore and San José by air is around 3,334 Kilometres (2,072 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) and Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO).

Question 10

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Baltimore to San José by sea?

Accepted Answer

582kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Baltimore to San José. 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 Baltimore to San José?

Accepted Answer

247kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Baltimore to San José. 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
Southwest Airlines	1-2 times a week	Boeing 737MAX 8
American Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 737-800+1 others
Frontier Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A321neo+2 others
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-800+5 others
Southwest Airlines	1-2 times a week	Boeing 737MAX 8+1 others
Delta Air Lines	Daily	Airbus A320+3 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Air CanadaFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320+4 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
VESPUCCI → HL - MSW	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
NEUSEC 2 → Philadelphia Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
USWASA Express → Philadelphia Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
EMUSA → Philadelphia Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
USA to SAEC String 1 → Philadelphia Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Empire → ECUADOR-NWC-USA	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
Empire → ECUADOR-NWC-USA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Dragon → ECUADOR-NWC-USA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
America → ECUADOR-NWC-USA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
VESPUCCI → WCC → MAYA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
AWE1 → EWX → MCX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
AWE1 → CAX1 → MCX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Vehicles
Truck Operator	N/A	Truck 40T
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Baltimore to San José By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Baltimore to San José by Air freight

Quickest air route

Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport

Cargo flights

Washington Dulles International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport

Baltimore to San José by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Baltimore to Puerto Moin / Limon

Closest seaports

Baltimore to Caldera

Baltimore to San José by Road

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