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 17 days 14h. Ships depart from Cristobal (PACTB) 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 Cristobal (PACTB) and arrive into Houston (USHOU) around 17 days 14h later. These services are operated by MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC and MSC.

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 10hrs. Flights depart from Tocumen International Airport (PTY) and arrive at Memphis International Airport (MEM).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Panama and United States?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Tocumen International Airport (PTY) and Memphis International Airport (MEM) depart 1-2 times a week. These flights are serviced by FedEx, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines and the typical transit time is around 10hrs.

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 10hrs. 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 3,074 Nautical Miles (5,693 Kilometres / 3,537 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Cristobal (PACTB) 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 3,389 Kilometres (2,106 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Tocumen International Airport (PTY) and Memphis International Airport (MEM).

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

458kg 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

292kg 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
FedExFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 767-300 Freighter
American Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737-800+2 others
Delta Air Lines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737-900+3 others
United Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737-900+2 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Avianca	1-2 times a day	Airbus A320+1 others
Avianca	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320+2 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-900+4 others
Delta Air Lines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737-900+4 others
American Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737-800+5 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
USA to SAEC String 1 → Mexico Gulf Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
USA to SAEC String 1 → MEDGULF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
INDUSA	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC-USA-SAWC → Mexico Gulf Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC-USA-SAWC → Mexico Gulf Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
CAX	Direct	2-4 times a week	Maersk
CAX	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Ecumed → TA12	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Ecumed	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Ecumed → TA10	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
North Sea → Tango	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
Zarate Feeder → Tango	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
CAX → TA3	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	Maersk

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Vehicles
Truck Operator	N/A	Truck 40T
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Panama to United States By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Panama to United States by Air freight

Quickest air route

Tocumen International Airport to Memphis International Airport

Most frequent

Tocumen International Airport to Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

Panama to United States by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Cristobal to Houston

Most frequent

Manzanillo International Terminal to Newark

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