Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Spain and Mexico is 16 days 21h. Ships depart from Valencia (ESVLC) and arrive at Veracruz (MXVER) with scheduled departures 2-4 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Spain and Mexico?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 2-4 times a week from Valencia (ESVLC) and arrive into Veracruz (MXVER) around 16 days 21h later. These services are operated by Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Grimaldi, Hapag-Lloyd, Grimaldi, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, Grimaldi, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, MSC and MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Spain to Mexico takes around 10h 25m. Flights depart from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and arrive at Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún (CUN).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Spain and Mexico?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún (CUN) depart daily. These flights are serviced by Air Europa, Evelop Airlines, American Airlines, American Airlines, American Airlines, United Airlines, American Airlines, Air Transat, Delta Air Lines, Air Canada, Air Canada, American Airlines and Avianca and the typical transit time is around 10h 25m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Spain and Mexico. Cargo flights depart from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and arrive at Aeropuerto Internacional General Felipe Ángeles (NLU) with departures 2-4 times a week and a average flight time of around 11h 21m. Qatar Airways and Cargolux operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Spain to Mexico by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Spain and Mexico by cargo ship is 5,276 Nautical Miles (9,772 Kilometres / 6,072 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Valencia (ESVLC) and Veracruz (MXVER).

Question 7

What is the distance between Spain to Mexico by air?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

761kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Spain 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 Spain to Mexico?

Accepted Answer

339kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Spain 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	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	Boeing 777-200 / 200ER+4 others
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-8+2 others
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-200 / 200ER+1 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 767-400+1 others
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-200 / 200ER+2 others
Air Transat	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321neo+1 others
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300+2 others
Air Canada	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300+3 others
Air Canada	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300+2 others
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-8+2 others
Avianca	2-4 times a day	Boeing 787-8+2 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Qatar AirwaysFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777-200F Freighter
CargoluxFreighter	2-4 times a week	Road Feeder Service+1 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 787-8+1 others
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-200 / 200ER+2 others
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-200 / 200ER+2 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 767-400+1 others
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-200 / 200ER+1 others
Air Canada	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300+1 others
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300+2 others
Air Canada	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300+1 others
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-8+1 others
Avianca	2-4 times a day	Boeing 787-8+2 others
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-200 / 200ER+3 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MGX / TA11	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
MEDGULF / MSC - MEDGULF	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, CMA CGM
MED USA MEX SVC	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	Grimaldi
MGX / TA11	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
MED USA MEX SVC	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	Grimaldi
CRX → TA11	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
MSE → MGX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
SE2 / AE11 → MGX / TA11	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
SLN → TA11	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
WM1 / E07 → MGX / TA11	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
AL7 → MGX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
Lynx → MEDGULF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MEX → MSC - MEDGULF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
MEDGULF / MSC - MEDGULF	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, CMA CGM
ESC → MEDGULF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Himalaya → MEDGULF	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	MSC
EUROPE-RED SEA-MIDDLE EAST EXPRESS → MEDGULF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Jade → MEDGULF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MSE / West Med to SAEC → MEDGULF / MSC - MEDGULF	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	Hapag-Lloyd, MSC
SE2 → MSC - MEDGULF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
AL7 → MSC - MEDGULF	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	Hapag-Lloyd
EMUSA → INDUSA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Euro Aegean → MED USA MEX SVC	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Grimaldi
MGX → MSC - MEDGULF	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
Himalaya → MEDGULF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Levante Express → MEDGULF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Himalaya → MEDGULF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MGX / TA11	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
MEDGULF / MSC - MEDGULF	Direct	2-4 times a week	Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, CMA CGM
MEDGULF	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
WAX / HL - WAX \| ONE - ARB → MGX / TA11	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
HL - MSW → ALTAMIRA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
HL - MSW → BRASEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
MSE → MGX	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	Hapag-Lloyd
SE2 / AE11 → MGX / TA11	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
Lynx → MEDGULF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MEDGULF / MSC - MEDGULF	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, CMA CGM
MSE / West Med to SAEC → MEDGULF / MSC - MEDGULF	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	Hapag-Lloyd, MSC
SE2 → MSC - MEDGULF	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd

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Spain to Mexico By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Spain to Mexico by Air freight

Quickest air route

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún

Cargo flights

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Aeropuerto Internacional General Felipe Ángeles

Most frequent

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

Spain to Mexico by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Valencia to Veracruz

Most frequent

Barcelona to Veracruz

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