Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Panama to United States by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Panama and United States is 13 days 15h. Ships depart from Colon (PAONX) and arrive at Houston (USHOU) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Panama and United States?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Colon (PAONX) and arrive into Houston (USHOU) around 13 days 15h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM, CMA CGM, COSCO, ONE, COSCO, CMA CGM, COSCO, Maersk, COSCO, Maersk, ONE, Hapag-Lloyd, COSCO, CMA CGM, ONE, COSCO and Maersk.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Panama to United States by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Panama to United States takes around 5h 58m. Flights depart from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) and arrive at Denver International Airport (DEN).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Panama and United States?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Tocumen International Airport (PTY) and Denver International Airport (DEN) depart 1-2 times a week. These flights are serviced by Copa Airlines, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines and Aeromexico and the typical transit time is around 5h 58m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Panama and United States?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Panama and United States. Cargo flights depart from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) and arrive at Memphis International Airport (MEM) with departures 1-2 times a week and a average flight time of around 9h 57m. FedEx operates  on this route.

Question 6

How long does it take to ship cargo from Panama to United States by road?

Accepted Answer

It will typically take around 2 days 17h to send cargo via road from Panama and United States. This duration does not factor in traffic, weather or other delays that may occur on route.

Question 7

What is the distance between Panama to United States by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Panama and United States by cargo ship is 2,947 Nautical Miles (5,458 Kilometres / 3,392 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Colon (PAONX) and Houston (USHOU).

Question 8

What is the distance by road between Panama to United States?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Panama and United States by road is 5,197 Kilometres (3,229 Miles) and will typically take around 2 days 17h to drive (exluding including traffic and local conditions).

Question 9

What is the distance between Panama to United States by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Panama and United States by air is around 4,247 Kilometres (2,639 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Tocumen International Airport (PTY) and Denver International Airport (DEN).

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

488kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Panama to United States. 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 11

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from Panama to United States?

Accepted Answer

233kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Panama to United States. 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
Copa Airlines	1-2 times a week	Boeing 737-800
Delta Air Lines	Daily	Boeing 737-900+3 others
American Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 737-800+1 others
Aeromexico	2-4 times a week	Embraer 190+1 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
FedExFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 767-300 Freighter
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
United Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 737-900+1 others
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-900+2 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
TWS → UMXAPL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
VESPUCCI → UMXAPL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
CIXX → BZX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
CX3 → AN2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
PAH → BZX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
PEX2 / CAX1 → BRASEX / BZX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
CIXX → GCX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
ANP / OC1 / OL2 → GS1 / GULFEX / Gulf to SAEC String2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC
PAH → GCX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
CAR1 → UCLA	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
CX3 → ANSG	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
MSW → GS1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
CIXX → BZX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
PEX2 / CAX1 → Yuka / GCX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
CX3 → AN2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
CIXX → GCX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
Ecumed → TA11	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Vehicles
Truck Operator	N/A	Truck 40T
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