Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Mexico and Spain is 18 days 6h. Ships depart from Progreso (MXPGO) and arrive at Vigo (ESVGO) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Mexico and Spain?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Progreso (MXPGO) and arrive into Vigo (ESVGO) around 18 days 6h later. These services are operated by Hapag-Lloyd.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Mexico to Spain takes around 9h 16m. Flights depart from Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún (CUN) and arrive at Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Mexico and Spain?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún (CUN) and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Air Europa, Evelop Airlines, American Airlines, American Airlines, American Airlines, American Airlines, United Airlines, Air Transat, Air Canada, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Avianca and Avianca and the typical transit time is around 9h 16m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Mexico and Spain. Cargo flights depart from Aeropuerto Internacional Miguel Hidalgo (GDL) and arrive at Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) with departures 2-4 times a week and a average flight time of around 10h 51m. Cargolux operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Mexico to Spain by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Mexico and Spain by cargo ship is 5,609 Nautical Miles (10,387 Kilometres / 6,454 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Progreso (MXPGO) and Vigo (ESVGO).

Question 7

What is the distance between Mexico to Spain by air?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

907kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Mexico to Spain. 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 to Spain?

Accepted Answer

339kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Mexico to Spain. 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	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787+2 others
Evelop Airlines	1-2 times a week	Airbus A330-300+1 others
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8+3 others
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321+3 others
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321+1 others
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8+3 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-900+1 others
Air Transat	2-4 times a week	Airbus A321neo+2 others
Air Canada	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321+2 others
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321neo+1 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-900+1 others
Avianca	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320neo+1 others
Avianca	2-4 times a day	Airbus A320+2 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
CargoluxFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8+4 others
Air France	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-200 / 200ER+6 others
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321+3 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-900+1 others
Air Transat	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321neo+2 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-900+1 others
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8+2 others
Air Canada	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A319+3 others
Air Canada	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321+2 others
Delta Air Lines	Daily	Airbus A321neo+2 others
Avianca	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320+2 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
GUF → MSW	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
ZGT → ZCI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
MGX / TA11 → WAF7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
TA11 → Ecumed	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
MGX / TA11 → WM1 / E07	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
MGX / TA11 → WM3 / E14	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
TA11 → Neo Bossa Nova	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
MGX / TA11 → JD1 / Jeddah 1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
TA11 → WAF6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
MGX / TA11 → MFS / E04	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
MGX / TA11 → MB2 / E19	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk

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Mexico to Spain By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Mexico to Spain by Air freight

Quickest air route

Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport

Cargo flights

Aeropuerto Internacional Miguel Hidalgo to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport

Most frequent

Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún to Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport

Mexico to Spain by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Progreso to Vigo

Cargo flights

Altamira to Algeciras

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