Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Mexico and Sri Lanka is 36 days 12h. Ships depart from Lazaro Cardenas (MXLZC) and arrive at Colombo (LKCMB) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Mexico and Sri Lanka?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Lazaro Cardenas (MXLZC) and arrive into Colombo (LKCMB) around 36 days 12h later. These services are operated by Maersk.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Mexico to Sri Lanka takes around 1 day 5h. Flights depart from Aeropuerto Internacional Lic. Benito Juárez (MEX) and arrive at Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Mexico and Sri Lanka?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Aeropuerto Internacional Lic. Benito Juárez (MEX) and Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Emirates and the typical transit time is around 1 day 5h.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Mexico and Sri Lanka. There are regular passenger aircraft however and they might be able to accommodate your cargo depending on its dimensions and weight.

Question 6

What is the distance between Mexico to Sri Lanka by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Mexico and Sri Lanka by cargo ship is 11,008 Nautical Miles (20,387 Kilometres / 12,668 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Lazaro Cardenas (MXLZC) and Colombo (LKCMB).

Question 7

What is the distance between Mexico to Sri Lanka by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Mexico and Sri Lanka by air is around 17,618 Kilometres (10,947 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Aeropuerto Internacional Lic. Benito Juárez (MEX) and Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.21t - 1.38t CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Mexico to Sri Lanka. 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 Sri Lanka?

Accepted Answer

926kg CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Mexico to Sri Lanka. 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
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-200LR+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
Maersk	1-2 times a week	MAERSK EDINBURGH+174 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
Hapag-Lloyd	Every 1-2 weeks	SEOUL EXPRESS+44 others
CMA CGM	Every 1-2 weeks	SC MARIGOT+11 others
MSC	1-2 times a week	HERMANN SCHULTE+103 others
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Mexico to Sri Lanka By Air freight, Cargo ship or Road

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