Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between China and Costa Rica is 28 days 2h. Ships depart from Yantian (CNYTN) and arrive at Caldera (CRCAL) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between China and Costa Rica?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Yantian (CNYTN) and arrive into Caldera (CRCAL) around 28 days 2h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM and Evergreen.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from China to Costa Rica takes around 23h 13m. Flights depart from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and arrive at Guanacaste Airport (LIR).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between China and Costa Rica?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Guanacaste Airport (LIR) depart daily. These flights are serviced by American Airlines and United Airlines and the typical transit time is around 23h 13m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between China and Costa Rica. There are regular passenger aircraft however and they might be able to accommodate your cargo depending on its dimensions and weight.

Question 6

What is the distance between China to Costa Rica by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between China and Costa Rica by cargo ship is 9,932 Nautical Miles (18,394 Kilometres / 11,430 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Yantian (CNYTN) and Caldera (CRCAL).

Question 7

What is the distance between China to Costa Rica by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between China and Costa Rica by air is around 14,569 Kilometres (9,053 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Guanacaste Airport (LIR).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.3t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from China to Costa Rica. 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 China to Costa Rica?

Accepted Answer

706kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from China to Costa Rica. 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
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+2 others
United Airlines	1-2 times a week	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+1 others
United Airlines	1-2 times a week	Boeing 787-9+1 others
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 weeks	Airbus A350-900+1 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
TWS → AZTECA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
AWE3 / AUE → MCX / LAE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
PEX2 / ASCA / AC6/PEX2 → AZTECA1 / WAMS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, HSUD, Maersk
ACSA3 → AZTECA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
CAX1 → MCX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
WSA → MCX / LAE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO
AC6/PEX2 →	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
AC2 (ASPA2) & AC3 (ASPA3) / AC2-AC3 / AC3 → WAMS / WCCA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, HSUD, Sealand
AC2-AC3 / AC3 → CAM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Sealand
ACSA3 → MAYA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
PEX2 / ASCA / AC6/PEX2 → AZTECA1 / WAMS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, HSUD, Maersk
CAX1 → MCX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
AC6/PEX2 →	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
AC2 →	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
AC2 →	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
M2X → MAYA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
AC2 →	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
AC2 →	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk

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China to Costa Rica By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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China to Costa Rica by Air freight

Quickest air route

Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Guanacaste Airport

Most frequent

Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Juan Santamaría International Airport

China to Costa Rica by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Yantian to Caldera

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Shanghai to Caldera

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