Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Mexico and Canada is 29 days 2h. Ships depart from Ensenada (MXESE) and arrive at Prince Rupert (CAPRR) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Mexico and Canada?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Ensenada (MXESE) and arrive into Prince Rupert (CAPRR) around 29 days 2h later. These services are operated by Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, OOCL and Hapag-Lloyd.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Mexico to Canada takes around 5hrs. Flights depart from Aeropuerto Internacional Lic. Gustavo Díaz Ordaz (PVR) and arrive at Calgary International Airport (YYC).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Mexico and Canada?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Aeropuerto Internacional Lic. Gustavo Díaz Ordaz (PVR) and Calgary International Airport (YYC) depart daily. These flights are serviced by WestJet and the typical transit time is around 5hrs.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Mexico and Canada. Cargo flights depart from General Mariano Escobedo International Airport (MTY) and arrive at Calgary International Airport (YYC) with departures 1-2 times a week and a average flight time of around 11h 24m. FedEx operates  on this route.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

It will typically take around 4 days 2h to send cargo via road from Mexico and Canada. This duration does not factor in traffic, weather or other delays that may occur on route.

Question 7

What is the distance between Mexico to Canada by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Mexico and Canada by cargo ship is 9,602 Nautical Miles (17,782 Kilometres / 11,049 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Ensenada (MXESE) and Prince Rupert (CAPRR).

Question 8

What is the distance by road between Mexico to Canada?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Mexico and Canada by road is 3,631 Kilometres (2,256 Miles) and will typically take around 4 days 2h to drive (exluding including traffic and local conditions).

Question 9

What is the distance between Mexico to Canada by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Mexico and Canada by air is around 3,474 Kilometres (2,159 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Aeropuerto Internacional Lic. Gustavo Díaz Ordaz (PVR) and Calgary International Airport (YYC).

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

1.17t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Mexico to Canada. 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 to Canada?

Accepted Answer

271kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Mexico to Canada. 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
WestJet	Daily	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)+2 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
FedExFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 767-300 Freighter
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Air Canada	2-4 times a day	Airbus A319+3 others
WestJet	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8+2 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
AME1 → WC3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
AME1 → WC3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
ACSA2 / WSA3 / TLP1 → TWPKS / CPNW / PE2 / PNW4	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, CMA CGM, Evergreen
AME1 → WC3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
SA6 → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
SA6 → PN3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Yang Ming
WSA2 → MPNW	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
NW2 / Andes / AX2 → FP2 / Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, ONE, HMM
NW3 / Aztec / AX3 → FP2 / Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, ONE, HMM
NW2 / AX2 → PN3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE, HMM
NW3 / AX3 → PN3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE, HMM
ACSA2 / WSA3 / TLP1 → CPNW / MPNW / PNW2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, CMA CGM
NW3 / Aztec / AX3 → FP2 / Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, ONE, HMM
NW3 / AX3 → PN3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE, HMM
ACSA2 / WSA3 / TLP1 → TBN / CPV / PE2 / PNW5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, CMA CGM, Evergreen

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Mexico to Canada By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Mexico to Canada by Air freight

Quickest air route

Aeropuerto Internacional Lic. Gustavo Díaz Ordaz to Calgary International Airport

Cargo flights

General Mariano Escobedo International Airport to Calgary International Airport

Most frequent

Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún to Regina International Airport

Mexico to Canada by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Ensenada to Prince Rupert

Cargo flights

Manzanillo to Vancouver

Mexico to Canada by Road

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