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 46 days 4h. Ships depart from Altamira (MXATM) and arrive at Coega (ZAZBA) 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 Altamira (MXATM) and arrive into Coega (ZAZBA) around 46 days 4h later. These services are operated by Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd and Hapag-Lloyd.

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 22h 26m. Flights depart from Aeropuerto Internacional Lic. Benito Juárez (MEX) 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 Aeropuerto Internacional Lic. Benito Juárez (MEX) and Cape Town International Airport (CPT) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by LATAM Airlines, United Airlines and KLM and the typical transit time is around 22h 26m.

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 Every 1-2 days and a average flight time of around 1 day 5h. Cargolux, Qatar Airways and Emirates operates  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 10,918 Nautical Miles (20,220 Kilometres / 12,564 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Altamira (MXATM) and Coega (ZAZBA).

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 13,803 Kilometres (8,577 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Aeropuerto Internacional Lic. Benito Juárez (MEX) 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

1.63t CO₂e (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

591kg CO₂e (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	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
LATAM Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9
United Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737MAX 8+1 others
KLM	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-200 / 200ER+2 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
CargoluxFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 747-400 Freighter
Qatar AirwaysFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+1 others
EmiratesFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-200F Freighter
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-900+3 others
United Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737-900+1 others
Air Europa	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787+2 others
Turkish Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+2 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
TA11 → WAF7 → SAECS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
TA11 → WAF12 → SAECS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
TA11 → WAF6 → SAECS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
MGX / TA11 → US3 - XL / TP15 - XL → SAX / SAECS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
TA11 → WAF10 → SAECS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
TA11 → NEO BOSSA NOVA → SAECS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
TA11 → Ecumed → SAECS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
MGX / TA11 → JD1 / JEDDAH 1 → SAX / SAECS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
MGX / TA11 → MB2 / E19 → SAX / SAECS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
MGX / TA11 → WM1 / E07 → SAX / SAECS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
MGX / TA11 → WM3 / E14 → SAX / SAECS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
MGX → CMA - EURAF4 \| MRGSA - MAS → SAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
MGX / TA11 → NE1 / AE2 → SAX / SAECS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
TA11 → WAF10 → SAECS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
MGX → ECX → SAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
MGX / TA11 → IOS / ME1 → SAX / SAECS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
MGX / TA11 → SLA / ML - SLA → SAX / SAECS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk

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Mexico to South Africa By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Mexico to South Africa by Air freight

Quickest air route

Aeropuerto Internacional Lic. Benito Juárez to Cape Town International Airport

Cargo flights

Aeropuerto Internacional General Felipe Ángeles to OR Tambo International Airport

Most frequent

Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún to OR Tambo International Airport

Mexico to South Africa by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Altamira to Coega

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