Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Mexico City and San Francisco is 71 days 8h. Ships depart from Veracruz (MXVER) and arrive at Oakland (USOAK) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Mexico City and San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Veracruz (MXVER) and arrive into Oakland (USOAK) around 71 days 8h later. These services are operated by MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Mexico City to San Francisco takes around 3h 48m. 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 San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Aeropuerto Internacional General Felipe Ángeles (NLU) and Travis Air Force Base (SUU) depart every 2-4 weeks. These flights are serviced by Atlas Air and Kalitta Air and the typical transit time is around 3h 48m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Mexico City and San Francisco. Cargo flights depart from Aeropuerto Internacional General Felipe Ángeles (NLU) and arrive at Travis Air Force Base (SUU) with departures Every 2-4 weeks and a average flight time of around 3h 48m. Kalitta Air operates  on this route.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

It will typically take around 1 day 14h to send cargo via road from Mexico City and San Francisco. 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 San Francisco by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Mexico City and San Francisco by cargo ship is 17,573 Nautical Miles (32,545 Kilometres / 20,222 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 San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Mexico City and San Francisco by road is 3,677 Kilometres (2,285 Miles) and will typically take around 1 day 14h to drive (exluding including traffic and local conditions).

Question 9

What is the distance between Mexico City to San Francisco by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Mexico City and San Francisco by air is around 3,032 Kilometres (1,884 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Aeropuerto Internacional Lic. Benito Juárez (MEX) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO).

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

1.57t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Mexico City to San Francisco. 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 San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

248kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Mexico City to San Francisco. 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
Atlas Air	Every 2-4 weeks	Boeing 747-400
Kalitta AirFreighter	Every 2-4 weeks	Boeing 747-400 Freighter
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
United Airlines	2-4 times a day	Boeing 737MAX 8+2 others
Aeromexico	Daily	Boeing 737MAX 8
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-800+3 others
United Airlines	1-2 times a week	Airbus A319+4 others
American Airlines	Every few hours	Boeing 737MAX 8+2 others
Flair Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737MAX 8
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8+6 others
Air Canada	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8+3 others
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A319+3 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
INDUSA → CALEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Vehicles
Truck Operator	N/A	Truck 40T
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Mexico City to San Francisco By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Mexico City to San Francisco by Air freight

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Aeropuerto Internacional General Felipe Ángeles to Travis Air Force Base

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Aeropuerto Internacional Lic. Benito Juárez to San Francisco International Airport

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