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

The shortest shipping time by sea between Mexico and China is 17 days 10h. Ships depart from Ensenada (MXESE) and arrive at Ningbo (CNNGB) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

How regularly do container ships travel between Mexico and China?

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Ensenada (MXESE) and arrive into Ningbo (CNNGB) around 17 days 10h later. These services are operated by MSC, COSCO, CMA CGM, PIL, COSCO, COSCO, MSC, ONE and Hapag-Lloyd.

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

The quickest flight from Mexico to China takes around 12h 58m. Flights depart from Aeropuerto Internacional Gral. Abelardo Rodriguez (TIJ) and arrive at Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).

How often do planes fly between Mexico and China?

Scheduled flights between Aeropuerto Internacional Gral. Abelardo Rodriguez (TIJ) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Hainan Airlines and the typical transit time is around 12h 58m.

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

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Mexico and China. Cargo flights depart from Aeropuerto Internacional General Felipe Ángeles (NLU) and arrive at Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) with departures Every 1-2 days and a average flight time of around 16h 13m. China Southern Airlines operates on this route.

What is the distance between Mexico to China by ship?

The distance between Mexico and China by cargo ship is 5,957 Nautical Miles (11,032 Kilometres / 6,855 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Ensenada (MXESE) and Ningbo (CNNGB).

What is the distance between Mexico to China by air?

The distance between Mexico and China by air is around 10,253 Kilometres (6,371 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Aeropuerto Internacional Gral. Abelardo Rodriguez (TIJ) and Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK).

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

703kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Mexico to China. 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.

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from Mexico to China?

485kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Mexico to China. 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.

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Mexico to China by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Mexico to China by plane will take about 12h 58m and departs from Aeropuerto Internacional Gral. Abelardo Rodriguez (TIJ) and arrives into Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK). There are flights departing every 1-2 days on this route. Hainan Airlines is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing every 1-2 days.

Quickest air route

Aeropuerto Internacional Gral. Abelardo Rodriguez to Beijing Capital International Airport

Departs from

TIJ

Departs from

PEK

12h 58m: Every 1-2 days

10,253 km
6,371 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

485kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Hainan Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9
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Cargo flights

Aeropuerto Internacional General Felipe Ángeles to Shanghai Pudong International Airport

Departs from

NLU

Departs from

PVG

16h 13m: Every 1-2 days

12,891 km
8,010 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

587kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
China Southern AirlinesFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777 Freighter
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Most frequent

Aeropuerto Internacional Lic. Benito Juárez to Beijing Capital International Airport

Departs from

MEX

Departs from

PEK

17h 57m: Every 1-2 days

12,452 km
7,737 mi.

Direct
1 stop

Estimated emissions

727kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Hainan Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9
Lufthansa	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900
KLM	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+1 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-200LR+1 others

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Mexico to China by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Mexico to China by ship will take about 17 days 10h and departs from Ensenada (MXESE) and arrives into Ningbo (CNNGB). There are vessels departing 1-2 times a week on this route. MSC is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Ensenada to Ningbo

Port of loading

MXESE

Port of loading

CNNGB

17 days 10h: 1-2 times a week

11,032 km
6,855 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

703kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Mexicas	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
WSA8 → JSM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
M2X / WSA6 → JSM / CNC - JPX \| COSCO - JSM \| EMC - JPX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
WSA6 / WS6 / AS2 / SA8	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL, Wan Hai, Yang Ming, Evergreen
WSA8 → CJ29	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
WSA6 → CJ29	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
AZTEC → Mexicas	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NW3 / AX3 → FLX / ALX4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM
AME1/TPM / NW3 / AZTEC / AX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, MSC, HMM

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Most frequent

Manzanillo to Shanghai

Port of loading

MXZLO

Port of loading

CNSHG

18 days 21h: Every 1-2 days

12,855 km
7,988 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

893kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
AC2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
MEX / AMX / RFL / SMX / AME / ESL - MEX \| KMTC - AMX \| RCL - RFL \| SINO - MEX \| SKR - SMX \| SLS - AME \| TSL - MEX	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Emirates Shipping, China United, TS Lines, Sinokor, King Ocean, RCL, Sinotrans, SLS
ACSA2 / WSA3 / TLP1	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, Evergreen, OOCL, Wan Hai
FLX / ALX4	Direct	N/A	HMM, ONE
Mexicas	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
WSA8 / TLP8 / COSCO - WSA8 \| OOCL - TLP8	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, COSCO, OOCL
AME1/TPM / NW3 / AZTEC / AX3	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, MSC, HMM
AN2 / NW2 / Andes / AX2	Direct	1-2 times a week	ONE, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, HMM
SA6 → PS5	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Yang Ming
WSA2 → NSB	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
SA6 → PS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
WSA2 → CKI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
SA6 → AG1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
WSA2 → CIX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
WSA2 → JKN	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	COSCO
SA6 → MS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
WSA2 → AEM6 / BEX2	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	COSCO, Evergreen
AME1/TPM → JP1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
WSA2 → PCI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
SA6 → KCX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
MAREX → VSE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
ASA → CI5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai
WSA2 → EAS - BUSAN-KWANGYANG-SHANGHAI-NINGBO \| POCEAN - BS9	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
SA6 → FE6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
WS2 → KCI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	PIL
SA6 → MD5	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Yang Ming
SA6 → MD3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
CCE → US2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
AME1/TPM / NW3 / AZTEC / AX3 → AN2 / NW2 / Andes / AX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, MSC, HMM
NW2 / AX2 → FLX / ALX4	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	ONE, HMM
AME1/TPM → WC4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
CALEX → Lynx	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
WSA2 → AK23	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
NW1 / AX1 → FLX / ALX4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE
SA6 → FP2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Yang Ming
MAREX → ALX4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
Andes → Mexicas	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Inca → Mexicas	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
WSA2 → AK6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
MAREX → PS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
SA6 → PS4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
WSA2 → CTE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
SA6 → MD1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Yang Ming
WSA2 → MCT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
ASA → NCT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Wan Hai
WSA2 → CTW2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO

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Ocean routes from Mexico to China

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12h 58m, Every 1-2 days

485kg CO₂e

Container Ship

17 days 10h, 1-2 times a week

703kg CO₂e

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Mexico to China By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Mexico to China by Air freight

Quickest air route

Aeropuerto Internacional Gral. Abelardo Rodriguez to Beijing Capital International Airport

Cargo flights

Aeropuerto Internacional General Felipe Ángeles to Shanghai Pudong International Airport

Most frequent

Aeropuerto Internacional Lic. Benito Juárez to Beijing Capital International Airport

Mexico to China by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Ensenada to Ningbo

Most frequent

Manzanillo to Shanghai

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