Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Mexico City and Seattle is 18 days 7h. Ships depart from Lazaro Cardenas (MXLZC) and arrive at Seattle (USSEA) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Lazaro Cardenas (MXLZC) and arrive into Seattle (USSEA) around 18 days 7h later. These services are operated by MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC and MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Mexico City to Seattle takes around 12h 40m. Flights depart from Adolfo López Mateos International Airport (TLC) and arrive at Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Mexico City and Seattle?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Adolfo López Mateos International Airport (TLC) and Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) depart 1-2 times a week. These flights are serviced by FedEx and the typical transit time is around 12h 40m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Mexico City and Seattle. Cargo flights depart from Adolfo López Mateos International Airport (TLC) and arrive at Seattle–Tacoma International Airport (SEA) with departures 1-2 times a week and a average flight time of around 12h 40m. FedEx operates  on this route.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

It will typically take around 2 days to send cargo via road from Mexico City and Seattle. 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 Seattle by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Mexico City and Seattle by cargo ship is 2,627 Nautical Miles (4,865 Kilometres / 3,023 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Lazaro Cardenas (MXLZC) and Seattle (USSEA).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Mexico City and Seattle by road is 4,530 Kilometres (2,815 Miles) and will typically take around 2 days to drive (exluding including traffic and local conditions).

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Mexico City and Seattle by air is around 3,987 Kilometres (2,477 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Aeropuerto Internacional Lic. Benito Juárez (MEX) and Boeing Field King County International Airport (BFI).

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

822kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Mexico City to Seattle. 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 Seattle?

Accepted Answer

290kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Mexico City to Seattle. 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
FedExFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 767-300 Freighter+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
United Airlines	Every 4-6 weeks	Boeing 737MAX 8+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-800+1 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8+5 others
American Airlines	2-4 times a day	Boeing 737-800+3 others
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A319+4 others
Delta Air Lines	Every few hours	Boeing 737-800+4 others
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A319+4 others
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 757+2 others
United Airlines	Daily	Boeing 737MAX 8+2 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8+3 others
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A319+5 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
AZTEC → CALEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Mexicas → CALEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Andes → CALEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
CALEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
CALEX	Direct	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 Seattle By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Mexico City to Seattle by Air freight

Quickest air route

Adolfo López Mateos International Airport to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport

Closest airports

Aeropuerto Internacional Lic. Benito Juárez to Boeing Field King County International Airport

Most frequent

Aeropuerto Internacional Lic. Benito Juárez to Seattle–Tacoma International Airport

Mexico City to Seattle by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Lazaro Cardenas to Seattle

Mexico City to Seattle by Road

Quickest road route

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