Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Mexico City and Oakland is 13 days 7h. Ships depart from Lazaro Cardenas (MXLZC) and arrive at Oakland (USOAK) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Lazaro Cardenas (MXLZC) and arrive into Oakland (USOAK) around 13 days 7h later. These services are operated by MSC, ONE, CMA CGM, MSC and MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Mexico City to Oakland takes around 3h 39m. Flights depart from Aeropuerto Internacional General Felipe Ángeles (NLU) and arrive at Travis Air Force Base (SUU).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Mexico City and Oakland?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Aeropuerto Internacional General Felipe Ángeles (NLU) and Travis Air Force Base (SUU) depart every 4-6 weeks. These flights are serviced by Kalitta Air and Atlas Air and the typical transit time is around 3h 39m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Mexico City and Oakland. Cargo flights depart from Aeropuerto Internacional General Felipe Ángeles (NLU) and arrive at Travis Air Force Base (SUU) with departures Every 4-6 weeks and a average flight time of around 3h 39m. Kalitta Air operates  on this route.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

It will typically take around 1 day 13h to send cargo via road from Mexico City and Oakland. 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 Oakland by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Mexico City and Oakland by cargo ship is 16,608 Nautical Miles (30,758 Kilometres / 19,112 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Veracruz (MXVER) and Oakland (USOAK).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Mexico City and Oakland by road is 3,652 Kilometres (2,269 Miles) and will typically take around 1 day 13h to drive (exluding including traffic and local conditions).

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Mexico City and Oakland by air is around 3,027 Kilometres (1,881 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Aeropuerto Internacional Lic. Benito Juárez (MEX) and Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK).

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

7.08t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Mexico City to Oakland. 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 Oakland?

Accepted Answer

113kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Mexico City to Oakland. 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
Kalitta AirFreighter	Every 4-6 weeks	Boeing 747-400 Freighter
Atlas Air	Every 2-4 weeks	Boeing 777-200LR+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Volaris	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321neo
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
FedExFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 767-300 Freighter+2 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
United Airlines	2-4 times a day	Boeing 737MAX 8+2 others
Aeromexico	1-2 times a day	Boeing 737MAX 8
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8+4 others
United Airlines	Every few hours	Airbus A319+4 others
American Airlines	Every few hours	Boeing 737-800+3 others
Flair Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737MAX 8
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A319+5 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8+5 others
Air Canada	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8+2 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
AZTEC → CALEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NW2 / AX2 → TA1 / AL5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM
PEX2 / CAX1 / TLC1 → CALFB / ELSA / ATW	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
Andes → CALEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
CALEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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

Mexico City to Oakland by Air freight

Quickest air route

Aeropuerto Internacional General Felipe Ángeles to Travis Air Force Base

Closest airports

Aeropuerto Internacional Lic. Benito Juárez to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport

Cargo flights

Adolfo López Mateos International Airport to Metropolitan Oakland International Airport

Most frequent

Aeropuerto Internacional Lic. Benito Juárez to San Francisco International Airport

Mexico City to Oakland by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Lazaro Cardenas to Oakland

Closest seaports

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Mexico City to Oakland by Road

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