Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Mexico and Spain is 22 days 13h. Ships depart from Altamira (MXATM) and arrive at Valencia (ESVLC) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Mexico and Spain?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Altamira (MXATM) and arrive into Valencia (ESVLC) around 22 days 13h later. These services are operated by MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, Grimaldi, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Grimaldi, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, ZIM, Maersk, Maersk, CMA CGM and Grimaldi.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Mexico to Spain takes around 9h 30m. Flights depart from Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún (CUN) and arrive at Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Mexico and Spain?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún (CUN) and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) depart daily. These flights are serviced by Air Europa, Evelop Airlines, American Airlines, American Airlines, American Airlines, Air Transat, Air Canada, Delta Air Lines, Air Canada, United Airlines, Air France, Avianca and Avianca and the typical transit time is around 9h 30m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Mexico and Spain. Cargo flights depart from General Mariano Escobedo International Airport (MTY) and arrive at Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) with departures 1-2 times a week and a average flight time of around 10h 13m. Lufthansa operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Mexico to Spain by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Mexico and Spain by cargo ship is 5,999 Nautical Miles (11,110 Kilometres / 6,904 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Altamira (MXATM) and Valencia (ESVLC).

Question 7

What is the distance between Mexico to Spain by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Mexico and Spain by air is around 7,970 Kilometres (4,953 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún (CUN) and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

731kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Mexico to Spain. 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 Spain?

Accepted Answer

339kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Mexico to Spain. 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
Air Europa	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787+2 others
Evelop Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737MAX 8
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321+1 others
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-800+2 others
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8+1 others
Air Transat	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321+1 others
Air Canada	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300+2 others
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-900+2 others
Air Canada	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321+3 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-900+1 others
Air France	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-300ER+5 others
Avianca	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320neo+2 others
Avianca	2-4 times a day	Airbus A320+2 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
LufthansaFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+5 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Iberia	2-4 times a day	Airbus A350+1 others
Aeromexico	2-4 times a day	Boeing 787-9+1 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8+1 others
British Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+5 others
KLM	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-200 / 200ER+4 others
Lufthansa	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900+3 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MEDGULF / MSC - MEDGULF	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd
MGX / TA11	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
MED USA MEX SVC	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	Grimaldi
Mexico Gulf Express → MEDGULF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
GCS → MSC - MEDGULF	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
MGX / TA11 → WM1 / E07	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
GCS → MGX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
MED USA MEX SVC → Euro Aegean	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Grimaldi
MGX / TA11 → WM3 / E14	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
BRASEX → HL - MSW	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
AL4 → MSC - MEDGULF	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
AN2 / ZGT → AT4 / ZCI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM, ONE
TA11 → SLN	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
TA11 → SLN	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
BRASEX / BZX → MEDCARIB / GCO	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
MED USA MEX SVC → Euro-Med	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Grimaldi

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MEDGULF / MSC - MEDGULF	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd
MGX / TA11	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
MED USA MEX SVC	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Grimaldi
CCS → ZCA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
INDUSA → CALEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MIX → GCO	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO

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Mexico to Spain By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Mexico to Spain by Air freight

Quickest air route

Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport

Cargo flights

General Mariano Escobedo International Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport

Most frequent

Aeropuerto Internacional Lic. Benito Juárez to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport

Mexico to Spain by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Altamira to Valencia

Most frequent

Veracruz to Valencia

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