Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Mexico City and Lima is 14 days 20h. Ships depart from Veracruz (MXVER) and arrive at Port of Callao (PECLL) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Veracruz (MXVER) and arrive into Port of Callao (PECLL) around 14 days 20h later. These services are operated by MSC, ZIM, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, ZIM, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd and Hapag-Lloyd.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Mexico City to Lima takes around 5h 54m. Flights depart from Aeropuerto Internacional Lic. Benito Juárez (MEX) and arrive at Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Mexico City and Lima?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Aeropuerto Internacional Lic. Benito Juárez (MEX) and Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) depart 1-2 times a day. These flights are serviced by LATAM Airlines, Volaris, Aeromexico, Avianca and Copa Airlines and the typical transit time is around 5h 54m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Mexico City and Lima. Cargo flights depart from Aeropuerto Internacional General Felipe Ángeles (NLU) and arrive at Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM) with departures Every 1-2 weeks and a average flight time of around 6hrs. MasAir Cargo Airline operates  on this route.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Mexico City and Lima by cargo ship is 2,978 Nautical Miles (5,515 Kilometres / 3,427 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Veracruz (MXVER) and Port of Callao (PECLL).

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Mexico City and Lima by air is around 4,251 Kilometres (2,641 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Aeropuerto Internacional Lic. Benito Juárez (MEX) and Jorge Chávez International Airport (LIM).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

406kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Mexico City to Lima. 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 Lima?

Accepted Answer

286kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Mexico City to Lima. 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	Airbus A320
Volaris	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320neo
Aeromexico	N/A
Avianca	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320neo+1 others
Copa Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-800

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
MasAir Cargo AirlineFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Airbus A330 Freighter
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
INDUSA → NWC-USA-SAWC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
CCS → ZCX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
GCS → CMA - AMERXL \| COSCO - NEWS \| ONE - FLX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
GCS → MSW	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
USA to SAEC String 1 → NWC-USA-SAWC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
ZGT → ZCX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
GCS → SWX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
Gulf to SAEC String1 → NWC-USA-SAWC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
GCS → MSW	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
Gulf to SAEC String2 → NWC-USA-SAWC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
BRASEX → HL - MSW	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
GS1 / ANSG → FLX / CMA - AMERXL \| COSCO - NEWS \| ONE - FLX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, ONE
GS1 → MSW	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
GCS → SWX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd

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

Mexico City to Lima by Air freight

Quickest air route

Aeropuerto Internacional Lic. Benito Juárez to Jorge Chávez International Airport

Cargo flights

Aeropuerto Internacional General Felipe Ángeles to Jorge Chávez International Airport

Mexico City to Lima by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Veracruz to Port of Callao

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