Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Mexico and Saudi Arabia is 34 days 10h. Ships depart from Lazaro Cardenas (MXLZC) and arrive at King Abdullah Port (SAKAC) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Mexico and Saudi Arabia?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Lazaro Cardenas (MXLZC) and arrive into King Abdullah Port (SAKAC) around 34 days 10h later. These services are operated by MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC and Maersk.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Mexico to Saudi Arabia takes around 21h 45m. Flights depart from Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún (CUN) and arrive at Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Mexico and Saudi Arabia?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún (CUN) and Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Turkish Airlines and the typical transit time is around 21h 45m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Mexico and Saudi Arabia. Cargo flights depart from Aeropuerto Internacional General Felipe Ángeles (NLU) and arrive at King Khaled International Airport (RUH) with departures 2-4 times a week and a average flight time of around 21h 59m. Qatar Airways and Emirates operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Mexico to Saudi Arabia by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Mexico and Saudi Arabia by cargo ship is 8,859 Nautical Miles (16,406 Kilometres / 10,194 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Lazaro Cardenas (MXLZC) and King Abdullah Port (SAKAC).

Question 7

What is the distance between Mexico to Saudi Arabia by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Mexico and Saudi Arabia by air is around 12,563 Kilometres (7,806 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún (CUN) and Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport (MED).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.64t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Mexico to Saudi Arabia. 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 to Saudi Arabia?

Accepted Answer

621kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Mexico to Saudi Arabia. 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
Turkish Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+6 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Qatar AirwaysFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+6 others
EmiratesFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-200F Freighter
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
SIERRA → CALEX → JADE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
SIERRA → CALEX → Himalaya	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
SIERRA → ECUADOR-NWC-USA → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
SIERRA → NWC-USA-SAWC → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
SIERRA → CALEX → JADE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
TP11 → HL - TPI \| ONE - INE → SJS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
TP11 → Ecumed → AE15	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
US1 / TP11 → US3 - XL / TP15 - XL → SE4 / AE19	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
US1 / TP11 → US3 - XL / TP15 - XL → JD1 / JEDDAH 1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
TP11 → Ecumed → JEDDAH 1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
TP11 → Ecumed → AE19	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
SIERRA → ECUADOR-NWC-USA → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
SIERRA → NWC-USA-SAWC → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
US1 / TP11 → AL6 / TA12 → SE3 / AE15	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
US1 / TP11 → AL6 / TA12 → JD1 / JEDDAH 1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
US1 / TP11 → AL6 / TA12 → SE4 / AE19	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
US1 / TP11 → USW / AGAS → SE3 / AE15	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
AC1 → AE19	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
TP11 → HL - TPI \| ONE - INE → SJS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
US1 / TP11 → USW / AGAS → SE4 / AE19	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
CAX1 → AWE1 → RES4	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
US1 → AA7 → SE4	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd

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Mexico to Saudi Arabia By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Mexico to Saudi Arabia by Air freight

Quickest air route

Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún to Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport

Cargo flights

Aeropuerto Internacional General Felipe Ángeles to King Khaled International Airport

Mexico to Saudi Arabia by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Lazaro Cardenas to King Abdullah Port

Most frequent

Lazaro Cardenas to Jeddah

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