Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between United Kingdom and Mexico is 20 days 19h. Ships depart from London Gateway Port (GBLGP) and arrive at Veracruz (MXVER) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between United Kingdom and Mexico?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from London Gateway Port (GBLGP) and arrive into Veracruz (MXVER) around 20 days 19h later. These services are operated by MSC, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, Maersk, MSC, ONE and Maersk.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from United Kingdom to Mexico takes around 10h 46m. Flights depart from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and arrive at Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún (CUN).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between United Kingdom and Mexico?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún (CUN) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Virgin Atlantic, American Airlines, American Airlines, American Airlines, United Airlines, American Airlines, United Airlines, United Airlines, WestJet, Avianca and American Airlines and the typical transit time is around 10h 46m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between United Kingdom and Mexico. Cargo flights depart from London Stansted Airport (STN) and arrive at General Mariano Escobedo International Airport (MTY) with departures 2-4 times a week and a average flight time of around 16h 47m. FedEx and UPS Airlines operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between United Kingdom to Mexico by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between United Kingdom and Mexico by cargo ship is 5,665 Nautical Miles (10,491 Kilometres / 6,519 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between London Gateway Port (GBLGP) and Veracruz (MXVER).

Question 7

What is the distance between United Kingdom to Mexico by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between United Kingdom and Mexico by air is around 7,960 Kilometres (4,946 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún (CUN).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

767kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom to Mexico?

Accepted Answer

349kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from United Kingdom 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
Virgin Atlantic	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9
American Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-200 / 200ER+4 others
American Airlines	2-4 times a day	Boeing 777-200 / 200ER+2 others
American Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 787-9+2 others
United Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777+1 others
American Airlines	2-4 times a day	Boeing 787-9+5 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 767-300+1 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+2 others
WestJet	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+3 others
Avianca	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-8+2 others
American Airlines	Daily	Boeing 777-300ER+3 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
FedExFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+1 others
UPS AirlinesFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 767-300 Freighter+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
United Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777+2 others
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-200 / 200ER+2 others
Aeromexico	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+1 others
Avianca	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-8+1 others
American Airlines	2-4 times a day	Boeing 787-9+6 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Albatros → Mexico Gulf Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Levante Express → Mexico Gulf Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NE2 / AE1 → MGX / TA11	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
Israel Express → Mexico Gulf Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NEFWI → VICTORY	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
IOS / ME1 → MGX / TA11	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
NEWMO → VICTORY	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
NE3 / AE3 → AL4 / TA4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
NWC To WAF → Mexico Gulf Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
SRX → AT3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
EME / SLB → AL4 / TA4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
VICTORY / EAG / TAE3 / AT3 / ATG	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, OOCL, COSCO, Evergreen, ONE
AL4 / TA4	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
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United Kingdom to Mexico By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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United Kingdom to Mexico by Air freight

Quickest air route

London Heathrow Airport to Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún

Cargo flights

London Stansted Airport to General Mariano Escobedo International Airport

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London Heathrow Airport to General Mariano Escobedo International Airport

United Kingdom to Mexico by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

London Gateway Port to Veracruz

Most frequent

Southampton to Veracruz

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