Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Madrid to Quito by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Madrid and Quito is 25 days 4h. Ships depart from Valencia (ESVLC) and arrive at Buenaventura (COBUN) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Madrid and Quito?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Valencia (ESVLC) and arrive into Buenaventura (COBUN) around 25 days 4h later. These services are operated by Hapag-Lloyd and MSC.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Madrid to Quito by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Madrid to Quito takes around 11h 7m. Flights depart from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and arrive at Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Madrid and Quito?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Iberia, Avianca, Avianca, American Airlines, LATAM Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Cargolux and the typical transit time is around 11h 7m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Madrid and Quito?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Madrid and Quito. Cargo flights depart from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and arrive at Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) with departures 2-4 times a week and a average flight time of around 11h 7m. Cargolux operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Madrid to Quito by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Madrid and Quito by cargo ship is 7,391 Nautical Miles (13,688 Kilometres / 8,505 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Valencia (ESVLC) and Buenaventura (COBUN).

Question 7

What is the distance between Madrid to Quito by air?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Madrid to Quito by sea?

Accepted Answer

1.09t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Madrid to Quito. 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 Madrid to Quito?

Accepted Answer

341kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Madrid to Quito. 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
Avianca	2-4 times a day	Boeing 787-8+2 others
Avianca	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-8+1 others
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-200 / 200ER+1 others
LATAM Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+2 others
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300+1 others
CargoluxFreighter	2-4 times a week	Road Feeder Service+1 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MSW	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
CALEX → Andes	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
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