Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Mexico City and Colombo is 47 days 16h. Ships depart from Altamira (MXATM) and arrive at Colombo (LKCMB) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Altamira (MXATM) and arrive into Colombo (LKCMB) around 47 days 16h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM and CMA CGM.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Mexico City to Colombo takes around 1 day 5h. Flights depart from Aeropuerto Internacional Lic. Benito Juárez (MEX) and arrive at Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Mexico City and Colombo?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Aeropuerto Internacional Lic. Benito Juárez (MEX) and Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Emirates and the typical transit time is around 1 day 5h.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Mexico City and Colombo. Cargo flights depart from Aeropuerto Internacional General Felipe Ángeles (NLU) and arrive at Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB) with departures Every 1-2 days and a average flight time of around 1 day 12h. Cathay Pacific operates  on this route.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Mexico City and Colombo by cargo ship is 15,089 Nautical Miles (27,945 Kilometres / 17,364 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Veracruz (MXVER) and Colombo (LKCMB).

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Mexico City and Colombo by air is around 17,640 Kilometres (10,961 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Aeropuerto Internacional Lic. Benito Juárez (MEX) and Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport (CMB).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

2.1t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Mexico City to Colombo. 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 Mexico City to Colombo?

Accepted Answer

955kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Mexico City to Colombo. 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
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-200LR+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Cathay PacificFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 747-8F Freighter+2 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
VICTORY / EAG / EUG / ATG1 → FAL6 / AEU5 / CEM / LL6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, OOCL, COSCO, Evergreen
VICTORY / EAG / EUG / ATG1 → FAL6 / AEU5 / CEM / LL6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, OOCL, COSCO, Evergreen
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Indusa → Himalaya	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Indusa → Shikra	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Indusa → EAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Indusa → Dragon	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Indusa → India to South Africa / Ilanga Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Indusa → IAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Indusa → EAX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
Indusa → Himalaya	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Indusa → INDUS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Indusa → Shikra	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Indusa → Dragon	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Indusa → India to South Africa / Ilanga Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Indusa → IAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
BRASEX / BZX → SEAS2 / ESA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
Indusa → EAX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
Indusa → INDUS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
VICTORY / EAG / EUG / ATG1 → FAL6 / AEU5 / CEM / LL6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, OOCL, COSCO, Evergreen
VICTORY / EAG / EUG / ATG1 → FAL6 / AEU5 / CEM / LL6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, OOCL, COSCO, Evergreen

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Mexico City to Colombo By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Mexico City to Colombo by Air freight

Quickest air route

Aeropuerto Internacional Lic. Benito Juárez to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport

Cargo flights

Aeropuerto Internacional General Felipe Ángeles to Bandaranaike International Colombo Airport

Mexico City to Colombo by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Altamira to Colombo

Closest seaports

Veracruz to Colombo

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