Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Colombia to Spain by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Colombia and Spain is 9 days 3h. Ships depart from Cartagena (COCTG) and arrive at Algeciras (ESALG) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Colombia and Spain?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Cartagena (COCTG) and arrive into Algeciras (ESALG) around 9 days 3h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM, CMA CGM, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, ZIM, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd and CMA CGM.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Colombia to Spain by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Colombia to Spain takes around 9h 30m. Flights depart from Jose Maria Córdova International Airport (MDE) and arrive at Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Colombia and Spain?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Jose Maria Córdova International Airport (MDE) and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) depart 1-2 times a day. These flights are serviced by Air Europa, Avianca, Atlas Air, Avianca and American Airlines and the typical transit time is around 9h 30m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Colombia and Spain?

Accepted Answer

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Colombia and Spain. 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 Colombia to Spain by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Colombia and Spain by cargo ship is 4,172 Nautical Miles (7,726 Kilometres / 4,801 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Cartagena (COCTG) and Algeciras (ESALG).

Question 7

What is the distance between Colombia to Spain by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Colombia and Spain by air is around 8,043 Kilometres (4,997 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Jose Maria Córdova International Airport (MDE) and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Colombia to Spain by sea?

Accepted Answer

628kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Colombia to Spain. 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 Colombia to Spain?

Accepted Answer

330kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Colombia to Spain. 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
Air Europa	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-8
Avianca	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-8
Atlas Air	Every 2-4 weeks	Boeing 767-300+1 others
Avianca	2-4 times a day	Airbus A320+3 others
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-800+2 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Avianca	2-4 times a day	Boeing 787-8
Air Europa	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-8
Iberia	2-4 times a day	Airbus A350-900+1 others
Laser Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing (Douglas) MD-82+1 others
Air France	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+4 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8+1 others
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+7 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MEDCARIB / GCO / MEDCAR	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Marfret
MEDCARIB / GCO / MEDCAR	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Marfret
CUMBIA → Ecumed	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Maersk
AGAS → Ecumed	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
TP15 → Ecumed	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
CLX → Ecumed	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
SWX → NE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
ZCX → ZCI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
P3XAPL / PCX → MEDCARIB / GCO	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
SWX → SAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
RTWPAN / PAD → AMERIGO	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MSW / HL - MSW	Direct	2-4 times a week	CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd
MEDCARIB / GCO / MEDCAR	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Marfret
MSW / HL - MSW	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd
IRLa / GSE → AL7 / ZCA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, ZIM
ZGT → ZCA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
Emerald → EMUSA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
IRLb → AL7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
PCRFXL → HL - MSW	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
MEDCARIB → BSMAR	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
OL2 → EMUSA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
WCC / SWX → MSW / HL - MSW	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd
GC2 → MSW	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
USW → MSW	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
MEDCARIB / GCO → MEX2 / AEM1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO

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Colombia to Spain By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Colombia to Spain by Air freight

Quickest air route

Jose Maria Córdova International Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport

Most frequent

El Dorado International Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport

Colombia to Spain by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Cartagena to Algeciras

Most frequent

Cartagena to Valencia

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