Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Guatemala to United States by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Guatemala and United States is 16 days 14h. Ships depart from Puerto Barrios (GTPBR) and arrive at Houston (USHOU) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Guatemala and United States?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Puerto Barrios (GTPBR) and arrive into Houston (USHOU) around 16 days 14h later. These services are operated by MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd and Hapag-Lloyd.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Guatemala to United States by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Guatemala to United States takes around 9h 43m. Flights depart from La Aurora Airport (GUA) and arrive at Memphis International Airport (MEM).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Guatemala and United States?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between La Aurora Airport (GUA) and Memphis International Airport (MEM) depart every 4-6 weeks. These flights are serviced by UPS Airlines, Frontier Airlines, American Airlines, American Airlines, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and United Airlines and the typical transit time is around 9h 43m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Guatemala and United States?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Guatemala and United States. Cargo flights depart from La Aurora Airport (GUA) and arrive at Memphis International Airport (MEM) with departures Every 4-6 weeks and a average flight time of around 9h 43m. UPS Airlines operates  on this route.

Question 6

How long does it take to ship cargo from Guatemala to United States by road?

Accepted Answer

It will typically take around 1 day 14h to send cargo via road from Guatemala and United States. This duration does not factor in traffic, weather or other delays that may occur on route.

Question 7

What is the distance between Guatemala to United States by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Guatemala and United States by cargo ship is 2,719 Nautical Miles (5,036 Kilometres / 3,130 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Puerto Barrios (GTPBR) and Houston (USHOU).

Question 8

What is the distance by road between Guatemala to United States?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Guatemala and United States by road is 3,338 Kilometres (2,074 Miles) and will typically take around 1 day 14h to drive (exluding including traffic and local conditions).

Question 9

What is the distance between Guatemala to United States by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Guatemala and United States by air is around 3,028 Kilometres (1,881 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between La Aurora Airport (GUA) and Memphis International Airport (MEM).

Question 10

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Guatemala to United States by sea?

Accepted Answer

483kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Guatemala to United States. 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 Guatemala to United States?

Accepted Answer

322kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Guatemala to United States. 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
UPS AirlinesFreighter	Every 4-6 weeks	Boeing 767-300 Freighter+1 others
Frontier Airlines	1-2 times a week	Airbus A320neo+1 others
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-800+1 others
American Airlines	Every 2-4 weeks	Boeing 737MAX 8+2 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 737MAX 8+3 others
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 757+2 others
United Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737MAX 8+1 others
United Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737MAX 8+1 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
UPS AirlinesFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 767-300 Freighter+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
United Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 737MAX 8+1 others
American Airlines	Daily	Boeing 737-800+2 others
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 757+1 others
American Airlines	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 737-800+2 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 737MAX 8+1 others
American Airlines	Every 2-4 weeks	Boeing 737MAX 8+1 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
GOEX / CAE	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, Maersk
GCS → GS1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
CX8 → AN2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
GC2 / CX8 → GS1 / ANSG	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, ONE
GC2 → CMA - Yuka \| COSCO - GCX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
GCS → CMA - Yuka \| COSCO - GCX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Yuka / GCX / CMA - Yuka \| COSCO - GCX	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Marfret, CMA CGM, Seaboard Marine, COSCO
MNCA → CMA - Yuka \| COSCO - GCX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Seaboard Marine
MNCA → GNCSA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Seaboard Marine
SAE / FLORIDA TO CENTRAL AMERICA → GOEX / CAE	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, MSC
CMA - Yuka \| COSCO - GCX → GS1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
CFS - CENTRAM \| ZIM - CFE → Yuka	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM

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Guatemala to United States By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Guatemala to United States by Air freight

Quickest air route

La Aurora Airport to Memphis International Airport

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La Aurora Airport to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

Most frequent

La Aurora Airport to Bill & Hillary Clinton National Airport/Adams Field

Guatemala to United States by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Puerto Barrios to Houston

Most frequent

Santo Tomas de Castilla to Houston

Guatemala to United States by Road

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