Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Shanghai and Mexico City is 52 days 21h. Ships depart from Shanghai (CNSHG) and arrive at Veracruz (MXVER) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Shanghai and Mexico City?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Shanghai (CNSHG) and arrive into Veracruz (MXVER) around 52 days 21h later. These services are operated by Hapag-Lloyd and MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Shanghai to Mexico City takes around 20h 21m. Flights depart from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and arrive at Aeropuerto Internacional General Felipe Ángeles (NLU).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Shanghai and Mexico City?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and Aeropuerto Internacional General Felipe Ángeles (NLU) depart 1-2 times a week. These flights are serviced by Kalitta Air and Atlas Air and the typical transit time is around 20h 21m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Shanghai and Mexico City. Cargo flights depart from Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) and arrive at Aeropuerto Internacional General Felipe Ángeles (NLU) with departures 1-2 times a week and a average flight time of around 20h 21m. Kalitta Air operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Shanghai to Mexico City by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Shanghai and Mexico City by cargo ship is 14,092 Nautical Miles (26,098 Kilometres / 16,217 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Shanghai (CNSHG) and Veracruz (MXVER).

Question 7

What is the distance between Shanghai to Mexico City by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Shanghai and Mexico City by air is around 15,357 Kilometres (9,542 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) and Aeropuerto Internacional Lic. Benito Juárez (MEX).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.92t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Shanghai 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 9

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

Accepted Answer

962kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Shanghai 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
Kalitta AirFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 777-300ERSF+2 others
Atlas Air	2-4 times a week	Boeing 747-400+2 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
China Southern Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320neo+6 others
Hainan Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)+3 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
FedExFreighter	Every 4-6 weeks	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NE1 / AE2 → MGX / TA11	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
Silk → Mexico Gulf Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
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Shanghai to Mexico City By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Shanghai to Mexico City by Air freight

Quickest air route

Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Aeropuerto Internacional General Felipe Ángeles

Closest airports

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport to Aeropuerto Internacional Lic. Benito Juárez

Cargo flights

Shanghai Pudong International Airport to Aeropuerto Internacional Lic. Benito Juárez

Shanghai to Mexico City by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Shanghai to Veracruz

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