Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between South Africa and Mexico is 28 days 7h. Ships depart from Cape Town (ZACPT) and arrive at Veracruz (MXVER) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between South Africa and Mexico?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Cape Town (ZACPT) and arrive into Veracruz (MXVER) around 28 days 7h later. These services are operated by MSC and Maersk.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from South Africa to Mexico takes around 1 day 1h. Flights depart from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and arrive at Aeropuerto Internacional Gral. Mariano Escobedo (MTY).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between South Africa and Mexico?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Aeropuerto Internacional Gral. Mariano Escobedo (MTY) depart every 1-2 weeks. These flights are serviced by Delta Air Lines and the typical transit time is around 1 day 1h.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between South Africa and Mexico. Cargo flights depart from OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) and arrive at General Felipe Ángeles International Airport (NLU) with departures 2-4 times a week and a average flight time of around 1 day 5h. Lufthansa and Air France operates Boeing 777-200F Freighter and Boeing 777-200F Freighter on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between South Africa to Mexico by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between South Africa and Mexico by cargo ship is 8,942 Nautical Miles (16,560 Kilometres / 10,290 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Cape Town (ZACPT) and Veracruz (MXVER).

Question 7

What is the distance between South Africa to Mexico by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between South Africa and Mexico by air is around 14,836 Kilometres (9,218 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Cape Town International Airport (CPT) and Aeropuerto Internacional Gral. Mariano Escobedo (MTY).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.9t - 2.21t CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from South Africa to Mexico. 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 South Africa to Mexico?

Accepted Answer

394kg CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from South Africa to Mexico. 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
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 weeks	Airbus A350-900+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Aircraft types
LATAM Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+1 others
Delta Air Lines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900+2 others
KLM	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777-200 / 200ER+2 others
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 747-8
Air France	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
British Airways	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A380-800+2 others

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Operating carriers	Departs	Aircraft types
LufthansaF	Every 4-6 weeks	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+1 others
Air FranceF	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
MSC	1-2 times a week	MSC DONATA+32 others
Maersk	Every 2-4 weeks	MAERSK VILNIUS+26 others
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South Africa to Mexico By Air freight, Cargo ship or Road

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South Africa to Mexico by Air freight

Quickest air route

Cape Town International Airport to Aeropuerto Internacional Gral. Mariano Escobedo

Most frequent

OR Tambo International Airport to Aeropuerto Internacional Lic. Benito Juárez

Cargo flights

OR Tambo International Airport to General Felipe Ángeles International Airport

South Africa to Mexico by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Cape Town to Veracruz

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