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

The shortest shipping time by sea between France and United States is 9 days 13h. Ships depart from Le Havre (FRLEH) and arrive at New York (USNYC) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

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

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Le Havre (FRLEH) and arrive into New York (USNYC) around 9 days 13h later. These services are operated by OOCL, MSC, CMA CGM, MSC, MSC, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, Evergreen, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, Yang Ming, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, MSC, Evergreen, ONE, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, Maersk and Maersk.

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

The quickest flight from France to United States takes around 6h 46m. Flights depart from Paris-Orly Airport (ORY) and arrive at Miami International Airport (MIA).

How often do planes fly between France and United States?

Scheduled flights between Paris-Orly Airport (ORY) and Miami International Airport (MIA) depart every 1-2 weeks. These flights are serviced by French Bee and the typical transit time is around 6h 46m.

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

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between France and United States. Cargo flights depart from Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) and arrive at Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) with departures 2-4 times a day and a average flight time of around 8h 58m. Air France and Lufthansa operates on this route.

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

The distance between France and United States by cargo ship is 3,139 Nautical Miles (5,814 Kilometres / 3,613 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Le Havre (FRLEH) and New York (USNYC).

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

The distance between France and United States by air is around 7,375 Kilometres (4,582 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Paris-Orly Airport (ORY) and Miami International Airport (MIA).

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

431kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from France 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.

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

297kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from France 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.

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France to United States By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Air Freight

6h 46m, Every 1-2 weeks

297kg CO₂e

Container Ship

9 days 13h, Every 1-2 weeks

431kg CO₂e

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France to United States by Air freight

The quickest way to get from France to United States by plane will take about 6h 46m and departs from Paris-Orly Airport (ORY) and arrives into Miami International Airport (MIA). There are flights departing every 1-2 weeks on this route. French Bee is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest air route

Paris-Orly Airport to Miami International Airport

Departs from

ORY

Departs from

MIA

6h 46m: Every 1-2 weeks

7,375 km
4,582 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

297kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
French Bee	Every 1-2 weeks	Airbus A350-900
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Cargo flights

Charles de Gaulle International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

Departs from

CDG

Departs from

ORD

8h 58m: 2-4 times a day

6,672 km
4,146 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

291kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Air FranceFreighter	1-2 times a day	Airbus A350-900+1 others
LufthansaFreighter	Daily	Airbus A320+9 others
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Most frequent

Charles de Gaulle International Airport to John F Kennedy International Airport

Departs from

CDG

Departs from

JFK

8h 19m: Every few hours

5,840 km
3,629 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

349kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Air France	Every few hours	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 767-400
JetBlue Airways	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321neo
British Airways	Every few hours	Airbus A319+5 others
Aer Lingus	1-2 times a day	Airbus A320+2 others
KLM	Every 1-2 weeks	Airbus A321neo+4 others
Icelandair	Daily	Boeing 737MAX 8+4 others
SAS	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320neo+2 others
Lufthansa	Daily	Airbus A320+8 others
Finnair	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320+6 others
Swiss	1-2 times a day	Airbus A320neo+6 others
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Road Feeder Service+1 others
Air Canada	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300+2 others
Delta Air Lines	2-4 times a week	Road Feeder Service+1 others
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Road Feeder Service+2 others

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France to United States by Container ship

The quickest way to get from France to United States by ship will take about 9 days 13h and departs from Le Havre (FRLEH) and arrives into New York (USNYC). There are vessels departing every 1-2 weeks on this route. OOCL is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Le Havre to New York

Port of loading

FRLEH

Port of loading

USNYC

9 days 13h: Every 1-2 weeks

5,814 km
3,613 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

431kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
LIBERTY / TAE / AT1 / ATE1 / AL2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, ONE, Yang Ming
NWC to/from Turkiye - Main Service → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
EUROMAR → INDAMEX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
NWC to SAF → Dragon	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC to SAEC - String I → Dragon	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
E06 → CAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
BFS / E06 → AL1 / TA3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
FAL3 → RTWPAN / PAD	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
WWA / HL - WWA → AL6 / TA12	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
GEM - Europe Shuttle 6/Benelux France Shuttle \|\| HL - BFS \| ML - E06 → RTWPAN / PAD	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
GEM - Europe Shuttle 6/Benelux France Shuttle \|\| HL - BFS \| ML - E06 → RTWPAN / PAD	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
FAL3 → TAE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
EPIC / EPIC3 / IP1 → AMERIGO / MENA / WMA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
MB2 / E19 → AL6 / TA12	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
MB2 / E19 → TEX / TA10	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
FAL3 / AEU6 / LL5 → LIBERTY / TAE / ATE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
FE4 → AT4 / AL6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, ONE
WWA / HL - WWA → TEX / TA10	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
BFS / E06 → AL1 / TA3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
E19 → Ecumed	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Maersk
GEM - Europe Shuttle 6/Benelux France Shuttle \|\| HL - BFS \| ML - E06 → LIBERTY	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
NEWMO → AMERIGO	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
NWC to/from Tilbury - Montoir - Brest Pendulum → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
FAL1 → TAE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
Unity Bridge / TAX / TAE2 / AT2 / ATE2 / AL3 → LIBERTY / TAE / AT1 / ATE1 / AL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL, Yang Ming
FAL1 / AEU2 / LL4 → LIBERTY / TAE / ATE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
GEM - Europe Shuttle 6/Benelux France Shuttle \|\| HL - BFS \| ML - E06 → LIBERTY	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
E05 → CAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
E06 → CAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk

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Most frequent

Le Havre to Norfolk

Port of loading

FRLEH

Port of loading

USORF

13 days 21h: 1-2 times a week

6,347 km
3,944 mi.

Direct
1 stop

Estimated emissions

940kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
LIBERTY / TAE / AT1 / ATE1 / AL2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, ONE, Yang Ming
NEUSEC 2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AT1 / AL2 → MD4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Yang Ming
BFS / E06 → AL2 / TA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
BFS / E06 → AL1 / TA3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
LIBERTY / TAE / ATE1 → INDAMEX / IPE / IEX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, OOCL, COSCO
MBS / E05 → AL2 / TA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
NWC to SAF → Dragon	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
WWA / HL - WWA → AL6 / TA12	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
NWC to SAEC - String I → Dragon	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MB2 / E19 → AL6 / TA12	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
FAL3 → TAE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
EPIC / EPIC3 / IP1 → AMERIGO / MENA / WMA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
MB2 / E19 → TEX / TA10	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
WWA / HL - WWA → TEX / TA10	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
FE4 → AT4 / AL6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, ONE
BFS / E06 → AL1 / TA3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
BFS / E06 → AL2 / TA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
FAL3 / AEU6 / LL5 → LIBERTY / TAE / ATE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
NEWMO → AMERIGO	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
GEM - Europe Shuttle 6/Benelux France Shuttle \|\| HL - BFS \| ML - E06 → LIBERTY	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
FAL1 → TAE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
Unity Bridge / TAX / TAE2 / AT2 / ATE2 / AL3 → LIBERTY / TAE / AT1 / ATE1 / AL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL, Yang Ming
FAL1 / AEU2 / LL4 → LIBERTY / TAE / ATE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
GEM - Europe Shuttle 6/Benelux France Shuttle \|\| HL - BFS \| ML - E06 → LIBERTY	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
NWC to/from Tilbury - Montoir - Brest Pendulum → NEUSEC 2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Le Havre (FRLEH) and arrive into New York (USNYC) around 9 days 13h later. These services are operated by OOCL, MSC, CMA CGM, MSC, MSC, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, Evergreen, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, Yang Ming, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, MSC, Evergreen, ONE, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, Maersk and Maersk.

France to United States By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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France to United States by Air freight

Quickest air route

Paris-Orly Airport to Miami International Airport

Cargo flights

Charles de Gaulle International Airport to Chicago O'Hare International Airport

Most frequent

Charles de Gaulle International Airport to John F Kennedy International Airport

France to United States by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Le Havre to New York

Most frequent

Le Havre to Norfolk

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