Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Mexico City and Johannesburg is 101 days 18h. Ships depart from Veracruz (MXVER) and arrive at Durban (ZADUR) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Veracruz (MXVER) and arrive into Durban (ZADUR) around 101 days 18h later. These services are operated by MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Mexico City to Johannesburg takes around 23h 38m. Flights depart from Aeropuerto Internacional Lic. Benito Juárez (MEX) and arrive at OR Tambo International Airport (JNB).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Mexico City and Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Aeropuerto Internacional Lic. Benito Juárez (MEX) and OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by LATAM Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, KLM, Lufthansa, Lufthansa, British Airways, Air France, Turkish Airlines and Emirates and the typical transit time is around 23h 38m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Mexico City and Johannesburg. Cargo flights depart from Aeropuerto Internacional General Felipe Ángeles (NLU) and arrive at OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) with departures Every 1-2 days and a average flight time of around 1 day 6h. Cargolux, Qatar Airways and Emirates operates  on this route.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Mexico City and Johannesburg by cargo ship is 25,107 Nautical Miles (46,498 Kilometres / 28,892 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Veracruz (MXVER) and Durban (ZADUR).

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Mexico City and Johannesburg by air is around 14,893 Kilometres (9,254 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Aeropuerto Internacional Lic. Benito Juárez (MEX) and OR Tambo International Airport (JNB).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

3.59t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Mexico City to Johannesburg. 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 Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

638kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Mexico City to Johannesburg. 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
LATAM Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-800+2 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8+1 others
KLM	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+2 others
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 747-8
Lufthansa	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900
British Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+1 others
Air France	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900
Turkish Airlines	Daily	Boeing 787-9+2 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-200LR+2 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
CargoluxFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 747-400 Freighter
Qatar AirwaysFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+1 others
EmiratesFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 777-200F Freighter
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
INDUSA → IAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
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Mexico City to Johannesburg By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Mexico City to Johannesburg by Air freight

Quickest air route

Aeropuerto Internacional Lic. Benito Juárez to OR Tambo International Airport

Cargo flights

Aeropuerto Internacional General Felipe Ángeles to OR Tambo International Airport

Mexico City to Johannesburg by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Veracruz to Durban

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