Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Mexico City and Melbourne is 40 days 14h. Ships depart from Altamira (MXATM) and arrive at Melbourne (AUMEL) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Altamira (MXATM) and arrive into Melbourne (AUMEL) around 40 days 14h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Mexico City to Melbourne takes around 1 day 2h. Flights depart from Aeropuerto Internacional Lic. Benito Juárez (MEX) and arrive at Melbourne International Airport (MEL).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Mexico City and Melbourne?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Aeropuerto Internacional Lic. Benito Juárez (MEX) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by United Airlines, LATAM Airlines and Emirates and the typical transit time is around 1 day 2h.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Mexico City and Melbourne. Cargo flights depart from Aeropuerto Internacional General Felipe Ángeles (NLU) and arrive at Melbourne International Airport (MEL) with departures Every 1-2 days and a average flight time of around 1 day 11h. Cathay Pacific operates  on this route.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Mexico City and Melbourne by cargo ship is 14,699 Nautical Miles (27,223 Kilometres / 16,915 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Veracruz (MXVER) and Melbourne (AUMEL).

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Mexico City and Melbourne by air is around 15,700 Kilometres (9,755 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Aeropuerto Internacional Lic. Benito Juárez (MEX) and Melbourne International Airport (MEL).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

2.44t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Mexico City to Melbourne. 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 Melbourne?

Accepted Answer

760kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Mexico City to Melbourne. 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
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8+2 others
LATAM Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-200+1 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-200LR+2 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Cathay PacificFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 747-8F Freighter+2 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
ALTAMIRA → RTWPAN / PAD	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
GCS → ANP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
INDUSA → Eagle	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
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Mexico City to Melbourne by Air freight

Quickest air route

Aeropuerto Internacional Lic. Benito Juárez to Melbourne International Airport

Cargo flights

Aeropuerto Internacional General Felipe Ángeles to Melbourne International Airport

Mexico City to Melbourne by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Altamira to Melbourne

Closest seaports

Veracruz to Melbourne

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