Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Ecuador and Spain is 17 days 6h. Ships depart from Guayaquil (ECGYE) and arrive at Algeciras (ESALG) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Ecuador and Spain?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Guayaquil (ECGYE) and arrive into Algeciras (ESALG) around 17 days 6h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM and ZIM.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Ecuador to Spain takes around 10h 17m. Flights depart from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) and arrive at Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Ecuador and Spain?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) depart 1-2 times a day. These flights are serviced by Iberia, Air Europa, Avianca, Avianca, American Airlines and Cargolux and the typical transit time is around 10h 17m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Ecuador and Spain. Cargo flights depart from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) and arrive at Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) with departures 2-4 times a week and a average flight time of around 10h 17m. Cargolux operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Ecuador to Spain by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Ecuador and Spain by cargo ship is 5,872 Nautical Miles (10,874 Kilometres / 6,757 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Guayaquil (ECGYE) and Algeciras (ESALG).

Question 7

What is the distance between Ecuador to Spain by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Ecuador and Spain by air is around 8,749 Kilometres (5,436 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

883kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Ecuador 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 Ecuador to Spain?

Accepted Answer

417kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Ecuador 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
Iberia	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+1 others
Air Europa	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-8
Avianca	2-4 times a day	Airbus A320+2 others
Avianca	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320+1 others
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8+1 others
CargoluxFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+1 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
CargoluxFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+1 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
AMERXL / NEWS → MEDCARIB / GCO	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
HL - MSW → MEDCARIB	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
ZCX → ZCI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Ecumed	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
MEDCARIB / GCO / MEDCAR	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Marfret
WCC / EWX → MEDCARIB / GCO	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
Ecumed → WAF7	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
Ecumed → Z56	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Ecumed → WAF3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Ecumed → MMX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk

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Ecuador to Spain By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Ecuador to Spain by Air freight

Quickest air route

Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport

Cargo flights

Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport

Ecuador to Spain by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Guayaquil to Algeciras

Most frequent

Posorja to Algeciras

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