Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Havana to Los Angeles by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Havana and Los Angeles is 14 days 18h. Ships depart from Mariel (CUMAR) and arrive at Wilmington (USILM) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Havana and Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Mariel (CUMAR) and arrive into Wilmington (USILM) around 14 days 18h later. These services are operated by Crowley.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Havana to Los Angeles by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Havana to Los Angeles takes around 1 day 14h. Flights depart from José Martí International Airport (HAV) and arrive at John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport (SNA).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Havana and Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between José Martí International Airport (HAV) and John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport (SNA) depart 1-2 times a week. These flights are serviced by United Airlines and American Airlines and the typical transit time is around 1 day 14h.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Havana and Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Havana and Los Angeles. Cargo flights depart from José Martí International Airport (HAV) and arrive at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) with departures Every 4-6 weeks and a average flight time of around 1 day 19h. WestJet operates Boeing 737-800 Freighter (winglets) on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Havana to Los Angeles by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Havana and Los Angeles by cargo ship is 11,814 Nautical Miles (21,879 Kilometres / 13,595 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Mariel (CUMAR) and Oakland (USOAK).

Question 7

What is the distance between Havana to Los Angeles by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Havana and Los Angeles by air is around 4,056 Kilometres (2,520 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between José Martí International Airport (HAV) and Bob Hope Airport (BUR).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Havana to Los Angeles by sea?

Accepted Answer

2t CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Havana to Los Angeles. 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 Havana to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

188kg CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Havana to Los Angeles. 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	Departs	Aircraft types
United Airlines	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 737-800+1 others
American Airlines	Every 1-2 weeks	Airbus A319+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Aircraft types
Southwest Airlines	1-2 times a week	Boeing 737MAX 8+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Aircraft types
VivaAerobus	Every 4-6 weeks	Airbus A320+1 others
American Airlines	1-2 times a week	Airbus A319+4 others
Cayman Airways	1-2 times a week	Boeing 737MAX 8
WestJetF	Every 4-6 weeks	Boeing 737-800 Freighter (winglets)+2 others
United Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737-800+6 others
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-800+5 others

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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
Crowley	Every 1-2 weeks	TUCANA J+4 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
CMA CGM	Every 2-4 weeks	SC MONTANA+5 others
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Havana to Los Angeles By Air freight, Cargo ship or Road

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Havana to Los Angeles by Air freight

Quickest air route

José Martí International Airport to John Wayne Airport-Orange County Airport

Closest airports

José Martí International Airport to Bob Hope Airport

Most frequent

José Martí International Airport to Los Angeles International Airport

Havana to Los Angeles by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Mariel to Wilmington

Closest seaports

Mariel to Oakland

Most frequent

Mariel to Gulfport

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