Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Mexico City and Quito is 20 days 7h. Ships depart from Veracruz (MXVER) and arrive at Posorja (ECPSJ) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Veracruz (MXVER) and arrive into Posorja (ECPSJ) around 20 days 7h later. These services are operated by COSCO, CMA CGM, COSCO and COSCO.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Mexico City to Quito takes around 4h 25m. Flights depart from Aeropuerto Internacional General Felipe Ángeles (NLU) and arrive at Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Mexico City and Quito?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Aeropuerto Internacional General Felipe Ángeles (NLU) and Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Emirates and Qatar Airways and the typical transit time is around 4h 25m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Mexico City and Quito. Cargo flights depart from Aeropuerto Internacional General Felipe Ángeles (NLU) and arrive at Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) with departures 2-4 times a week and a average flight time of around 4h 25m. Emirates and Qatar Airways operates  on this route.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Mexico City and Quito by cargo ship is 3,631 Nautical Miles (6,724 Kilometres / 4,178 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Veracruz (MXVER) and Guayaquil (ECGYE).

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Mexico City and Quito by air is around 3,141 Kilometres (1,952 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Aeropuerto Internacional Lic. Benito Juárez (MEX) and Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

649kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Mexico City to Quito. 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 Quito?

Accepted Answer

236kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Mexico City to Quito. 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
EmiratesFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 777-200F Freighter
Qatar AirwaysFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777-200F Freighter
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Aeromexico	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737MAX 8
Copa Airlines	Daily	Boeing 737-800+1 others
Avianca	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320neo+1 others
Avianca	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320neo
Avianca	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320
Avianca	2-4 times a day	Airbus A320+1 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MIX → GCO	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
ALTAMIRA → MEDCARIB	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
BRASEX / BZX → WCC / EWX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM
BRASEX / BZX → MEDCARIB / GCO	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MIX → GCO	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
ALTAMIRA → MEDCARIB	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
CCS → ZCX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
ZGT → ZCX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
BRASEX / BZX → MEDCARIB / GCO	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM

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

Mexico City to Quito by Air freight

Quickest air route

Aeropuerto Internacional General Felipe Ángeles to Mariscal Sucre International Airport

Closest airports

Aeropuerto Internacional Lic. Benito Juárez to Mariscal Sucre International Airport

Mexico City to Quito by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Veracruz to Posorja

Closest seaports

Veracruz to Guayaquil

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