Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Mexico and South Africa is 21 days 19h. Ships depart from Progreso (MXPGO) and arrive at Port Elizabeth (ZAPLZ) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Mexico and South Africa?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Progreso (MXPGO) and arrive into Port Elizabeth (ZAPLZ) around 21 days 19h later. These services are operated by MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Mexico to South Africa takes around 23h 46m. Flights depart from General Mariano Escobedo International Airport (MTY) and arrive at Cape Town International Airport (CPT).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Mexico and South Africa?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between General Mariano Escobedo International Airport (MTY) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Delta Air Lines and the typical transit time is around 23h 46m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Mexico and South Africa. Cargo flights depart from Aeropuerto Internacional General Felipe Ángeles (NLU) and arrive at OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) with departures 1-2 times a day and a average flight time of around 1 day 6h. Air France, Lufthansa and Cathay Pacific operates Boeing 777-200F Freighter, Boeing 777-200F Freighter and Boeing 747-8F Freighter on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Mexico to South Africa by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Mexico and South Africa by cargo ship is 7,790 Nautical Miles (14,428 Kilometres / 8,965 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Progreso (MXPGO) and Port Elizabeth (ZAPLZ).

Question 7

What is the distance between Mexico to South Africa by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Mexico and South Africa by air is around 14,835 Kilometres (9,218 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between General Mariano Escobedo International Airport (MTY) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.86t - 1.89t CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Mexico to South Africa. 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 South Africa?

Accepted Answer

394kg CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Mexico to South Africa. 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	Departs	Aircraft types
Delta Air Lines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A319+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Aircraft types
LATAM Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 757+2 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-700+1 others
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 747-8
KLM	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 787-9+2 others
British Airways	Every 2-4 weeks	Boeing 787-9+3 others
Air France	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+1 others
Emirates	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-200LR+3 others

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Operating carriers	Departs	Aircraft types
Air FranceF	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+1 others
LufthansaF	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+1 others
Cathay PacificF	2-4 times a week	Boeing 747-8F Freighter+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
MSC	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC MALENA+9 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
MSC	1-2 times a week	MSC MALENA+16 others
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Mexico to South Africa By Air freight, Cargo ship or Road

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Mexico to South Africa by Air freight

Quickest air route

General Mariano Escobedo International Airport to Cape Town International Airport

Most frequent

Aeropuerto Internacional Lic. Benito Juárez to OR Tambo International Airport

Cargo flights

Aeropuerto Internacional General Felipe Ángeles to OR Tambo International Airport

Mexico to South Africa by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Progreso to Port Elizabeth

Most frequent

Altamira to Port Elizabeth

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