Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Mexico City and Havana is 12 days. Ships depart from Altamira (MXATM) and arrive at Mariel (CUMAR) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Altamira (MXATM) and arrive into Mariel (CUMAR) around 12 days later. These services are operated by CMA CGM, Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Mexico City to Havana takes around 2h 40m. Flights depart from Aeropuerto Internacional General Felipe Ángeles (NLU) and arrive at José Martí International Airport (HAV).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Mexico City and Havana?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Aeropuerto Internacional General Felipe Ángeles (NLU) and José Martí International Airport (HAV) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by VivaAerobus and the typical transit time is around 2h 40m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Mexico City and Havana by cargo ship is 2,394 Nautical Miles (4,433 Kilometres / 2,755 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Veracruz (MXVER) and Mariel (CUMAR).

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Mexico City and Havana by air is around 1,781 Kilometres (1,107 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Aeropuerto Internacional Lic. Benito Juárez (MEX) and José Martí International Airport (HAV).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

656kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Mexico City to Havana. 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 Mexico City to Havana?

Accepted Answer

186kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Mexico City to Havana. 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
VivaAerobus	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
VivaAerobus	1-2 times a week	Airbus A321+1 others
VivaAerobus	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321+1 others
VivaAerobus	1-2 times a week	Airbus A320+1 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A319+3 others
Copa Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-800

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
ALTAMIRA → INDIGO2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
SCS → CUS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
GS1 / GULFEX → CUS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
ALTAMIRA → INDIGO2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
GCS → CUS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
ACX → CUS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
SCS → CUS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
GS1 / GULFEX → CUS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk

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Mexico City to Havana By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Mexico City to Havana by Air freight

Quickest air route

Aeropuerto Internacional General Felipe Ángeles to José Martí International Airport

Closest airports

Aeropuerto Internacional Lic. Benito Juárez to José Martí International Airport

Mexico City to Havana by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Altamira to Mariel

Closest seaports

Veracruz to Mariel

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