Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Mexico City to Atlanta by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Mexico City and Atlanta is 11 days 21h. Ships depart from Lazaro Cardenas (MXLZC) and arrive at Savannah (USSAV) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Mexico City and Atlanta?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Lazaro Cardenas (MXLZC) and arrive into Savannah (USSAV) around 11 days 21h later. These services are operated by Maersk, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC and MSC.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Mexico City to Atlanta by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Mexico City to Atlanta takes around 3h 32m. Flights depart from Aeropuerto Internacional Lic. Benito Juárez (MEX) and arrive at Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Mexico City and Atlanta?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Aeropuerto Internacional Lic. Benito Juárez (MEX) and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) depart 2-4 times a day. These flights are serviced by Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Delta Air Lines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, United Airlines, United Airlines, American Airlines, American Airlines and American Airlines and the typical transit time is around 3h 32m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Mexico City and Atlanta?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Mexico City and Atlanta. Cargo flights depart from Adolfo López Mateos International Airport (TLC) and arrive at Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) with departures 2-4 times a week and a average flight time of around 9h 30m. FedEx operates  on this route.

Question 6

How long does it take to ship cargo from Mexico City to Atlanta by road?

Accepted Answer

It will typically take around 2 days 10h to send cargo via road from Mexico City and Atlanta. This duration does not factor in traffic, weather or other delays that may occur on route.

Question 7

What is the distance between Mexico City to Atlanta by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Mexico City and Atlanta by cargo ship is 2,321 Nautical Miles (4,299 Kilometres / 2,671 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Altamira (MXATM) and Savannah (USSAV).

Question 8

What is the distance by road between Mexico City to Atlanta?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Mexico City and Atlanta by road is 2,159 Kilometres (1,342 Miles) and will typically take around 2 days 10h to drive (exluding including traffic and local conditions).

Question 9

What is the distance between Mexico City to Atlanta by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Mexico City and Atlanta by air is around 2,147 Kilometres (1,334 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Aeropuerto Internacional Lic. Benito Juárez (MEX) and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL).

Question 10

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Mexico City to Atlanta by sea?

Accepted Answer

594kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Mexico City to Atlanta. 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 Mexico City to Atlanta?

Accepted Answer

165kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Mexico City to Atlanta. 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
Delta Air Lines	2-4 times a day	Boeing 737-800+1 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8+5 others
American Airlines	2-4 times a day	Boeing 737MAX 8+4 others
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A319+6 others
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 757+4 others
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A319+6 others
United Airlines	2-4 times a day	Airbus A319+5 others
United Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 737MAX 8+6 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8+6 others
American Airlines	2-4 times a day	Boeing 737-800+3 others
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8+2 others
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8+1 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
FedExFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 767-300 Freighter
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
US1 / TP11	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
PEX2 / CAX1 / TLC1 → TWS / AWE3 / ECC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
PEX2 / CAX1 / TLC1 → VESPUCCI / AWE1 / ECC2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
PEX2 → RTWPAN / PAD	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
AZTEC → Amberjack	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Andes → Eagle	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
CALEX → Philadelphia Express	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
CALEX → Eagle	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
SIERRA → USA to SAEC String 1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
CALEX → USA to SAEC String 1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Mexico Gulf Express	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MEDGULF / MSC - MEDGULF	Direct	2-4 times a week	CMA CGM, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Vehicles
Truck Operator	N/A	Truck 40T
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Mexico City to Atlanta By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Mexico City to Atlanta by Air freight

Quickest air route

Aeropuerto Internacional Lic. Benito Juárez to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport

Cargo flights

Adolfo López Mateos International Airport to Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport

Mexico City to Atlanta by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Lazaro Cardenas to Savannah

Closest seaports

Altamira to Savannah

Mexico City to Atlanta by Road

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