Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between United States and Panama is 3 days 20h. Ships depart from Port Everglades (USPEF) and arrive at Cristobal (PACTB) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Port Everglades (USPEF) and arrive into Cristobal (PACTB) around 3 days 20h later. These services are operated by MSC and MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from United States to Panama takes around 2h 29m. Flights depart from Miami International Airport (MIA) and arrive at Tocumen International Airport (PTY).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between United States and Panama?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Miami International Airport (MIA) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY) depart 2-4 times a day. These flights are serviced by UPS Airlines, Copa Airlines, American Airlines and Amerijet International and the typical transit time is around 2h 29m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between United States and Panama. Cargo flights depart from Miami International Airport (MIA) and arrive at Tocumen International Airport (PTY) with departures 2-4 times a week and a average flight time of around 2h 29m. UPS Airlines and Amerijet International operates  on this route.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between United States and Panama by cargo ship is 1,278 Nautical Miles (2,367 Kilometres / 1,471 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Port Everglades (USPEF) and Cristobal (PACTB).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between United States and Panama by road is 5,190 Kilometres (3,225 Miles) and will typically take around 2 days 17h to drive (exluding including traffic and local conditions).

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between United States and Panama by air is around 1,864 Kilometres (1,158 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Miami International Airport (MIA) and Tocumen International Airport (PTY).

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

175kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from United States to Panama. 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 United States to Panama?

Accepted Answer

147kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from United States to Panama. 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
UPS AirlinesFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 757-200 Freighter
Copa Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-800
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-800+1 others
Amerijet InternationalFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 767-300 Freighter

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
USX / ECUADOR-NWC-USA	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, ECL
USA to SAEC String 1	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
USSE	Direct	1-2 times a week	Great White
CASZ / PEPL / SCA / SFCR	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Crowley, DOLE, King Ocean, Seaboard Marine
AMERICAS / USW / AGAS	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Vehicles
Truck Operator	N/A	Truck 40T
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