Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Canada and Mexico is 12 days 7h. Ships depart from Saint John (CASJB) and arrive at Veracruz (MXVER) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Canada and Mexico?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Saint John (CASJB) and arrive into Veracruz (MXVER) around 12 days 7h later. These services are operated by MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Canada to Mexico takes around 4h 55m. Flights depart from Calgary International Airport (YYC) and arrive at Aeropuerto Internacional Lic. Gustavo Díaz Ordaz (PVR).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Canada and Mexico?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Calgary International Airport (YYC) and Aeropuerto Internacional Lic. Gustavo Díaz Ordaz (PVR) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by WestJet and WestJet and the typical transit time is around 4h 55m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Canada and Mexico. Cargo flights depart from Toronto Lester B. Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and arrive at Aeropuerto Internacional Miguel Hidalgo (GDL) with departures Every 1-2 days and a average flight time of around 5h 20m. Air Canada and FedEx operates  on this route.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

It will typically take around 4 days 2h to send cargo via road from Canada and Mexico. This duration does not factor in traffic, weather or other delays that may occur on route.

Question 7

What is the distance between Canada to Mexico by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Canada and Mexico by cargo ship is 2,419 Nautical Miles (4,480 Kilometres / 2,784 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Saint John (CASJB) and Veracruz (MXVER).

Question 8

What is the distance by road between Canada to Mexico?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Canada and Mexico by road is 3,631 Kilometres (2,256 Miles) and will typically take around 4 days 2h to drive (exluding including traffic and local conditions).

Question 9

What is the distance between Canada to Mexico by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Canada and Mexico by air is around 3,474 Kilometres (2,159 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Calgary International Airport (YYC) and Aeropuerto Internacional Lic. Gustavo Díaz Ordaz (PVR).

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

430kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Canada to Mexico. 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 Canada to Mexico?

Accepted Answer

270kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Canada to Mexico. 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
WestJet	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)+2 others
WestJet	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 737MAX 8+3 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Air CanadaFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 767 Freighter
FedExFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing (Douglas) MD-11 Freighter+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Air Canada	1-2 times a day	Boeing 737MAX 8
Aeromexico	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8
FedExFreighter	Every 2-4 weeks	Boeing (Douglas) MD-11 Freighter+1 others
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 and Challenger 890+2 others
Delta Air Lines	2-4 times a day	Airbus A321+4 others
United Airlines	Daily	Boeing 737-900+3 others
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 and Challenger 890+1 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Embraer 170+1 others
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 900 and Challenger 890+2 others
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Embraer 170+2 others
American Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320+2 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Canada Gulf Bridge	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
ZCX → CCS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
ZCX → ZGT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
ZCA → CCS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
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Canada to Mexico By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Canada to Mexico by Air freight

Quickest air route

Calgary International Airport to Aeropuerto Internacional Lic. Gustavo Díaz Ordaz

Cargo flights

Toronto Lester B. Pearson International Airport to Aeropuerto Internacional Miguel Hidalgo

Most frequent

Toronto Lester B. Pearson International Airport to Aeropuerto Internacional Lic. Benito Juárez

Canada to Mexico by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Saint John to Veracruz

Cargo flights

Halifax to Altamira

Canada to Mexico by Road

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