Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from San José to Mexico City by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between San José and Mexico City is 13 days 22h. Ships depart from Puerto Moin / Limon (CRPMN) and arrive at Veracruz (MXVER) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between San José and Mexico City?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Puerto Moin / Limon (CRPMN) and arrive into Veracruz (MXVER) around 13 days 22h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM, ANL, CMA CGM, ONE, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, X-Press Feeders, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC and Hapag-Lloyd.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from San José to Mexico City by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from San José to Mexico City takes around 3hrs. Flights depart from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and arrive at Aeropuerto Internacional Lic. Benito Juárez (MEX).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between San José and Mexico City?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and Aeropuerto Internacional Lic. Benito Juárez (MEX) depart 2-4 times a day. These flights are serviced by Avianca, Aeromexico, Avianca and American Airlines and the typical transit time is around 3hrs.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between San José and Mexico City?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between San José and Mexico City. Cargo flights depart from Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and arrive at Adolfo López Mateos International Airport (TLC) with departures 1-2 times a week and a average flight time of around 10h 35m. FedEx operates  on this route.

Question 6

How long does it take to ship cargo from San José to Mexico City by road?

Accepted Answer

It will typically take around 2 days 4h to send cargo via road from San José and Mexico City. This duration does not factor in traffic, weather or other delays that may occur on route.

Question 7

What is the distance between San José to Mexico City by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between San José and Mexico City by cargo ship is 2,433 Nautical Miles (4,505 Kilometres / 2,799 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Puerto Moin / Limon (CRPMN) and Veracruz (MXVER).

Question 8

What is the distance by road between San José to Mexico City?

Accepted Answer

The distance between San José and Mexico City by road is 1,933 Kilometres (1,201 Miles) and will typically take around 2 days 4h to drive (exluding including traffic and local conditions).

Question 9

What is the distance between San José to Mexico City by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between San José and Mexico City by air is around 1,914 Kilometres (1,189 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) and Aeropuerto Internacional Lic. Benito Juárez (MEX).

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

442kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from San José to Mexico City. 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 11

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from San José to Mexico City?

Accepted Answer

146kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from San José to Mexico City. 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
Avianca	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320neo+1 others
Aeromexico	1-2 times a day	Boeing 737MAX 8
Avianca	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320+1 others
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8+3 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
FedExFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 767-300 Freighter
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MEDCARIB / GCO → BRASEX / BZX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
PCRFXL / CMA - PCRFXL → BRASEX / CMA - BRASEX \| COSCO - BZX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ANL, CMA CGM
P3XAPL → ALTAMIRA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
CX4 → AN2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
P3XAPL / PCX → BRASEX / BZX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
HL - MSW → BRASEX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
MEDCARIB / GCO → BRASEX / BZX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
PCX → MIX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	X-Press Feeders, COSCO
MSW → GCS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
CX4 → AN2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
P3XAPL / PCX → BRASEX / BZX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
GC2 → GCS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
ECUADOR-NWC-USA → Mexico Gulf Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MSW → MGX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MCX / LAE	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO
CCE / MAREX	Direct	2-4 times a week	ONE, Hapag-Lloyd
MAREX → MX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
CCE / MAREX → AME1/TPM / AX3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Hapag-Lloyd
CHX3 → WSA5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
CHX3 → WSA4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Vehicles
Truck Operator	N/A	Truck 40T
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San José to Mexico City By Air freight, Container ship or Road

San José to Mexico City by Air freight

Quickest air route

Juan Santamaría International Airport to Aeropuerto Internacional Lic. Benito Juárez

Cargo flights

Juan Santamaría International Airport to Adolfo López Mateos International Airport

San José to Mexico City by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Puerto Moin / Limon to Veracruz

Most frequent

Caldera to Lazaro Cardenas

San José to Mexico City by Road

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