Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Mexico City to Boston by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Mexico City and Boston is 13 days. Ships depart from Veracruz (MXVER) and arrive at Philadelphia (USPHL) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Mexico City and Boston?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Veracruz (MXVER) and arrive into Philadelphia (USPHL) around 13 days later. These services are operated by MSC.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Mexico City to Boston by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Mexico City to Boston takes around 10h 53m. Flights depart from Aeropuerto Internacional General Felipe Ángeles (NLU) and arrive at Logan International Airport (BOS).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Mexico City and Boston?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Aeropuerto Internacional General Felipe Ángeles (NLU) and Logan International Airport (BOS) depart 1-2 times a week. These flights are serviced by UPS Airlines and the typical transit time is around 10h 53m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Mexico City and Boston?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Mexico City and Boston. Cargo flights depart from Aeropuerto Internacional General Felipe Ángeles (NLU) and arrive at Logan International Airport (BOS) with departures 1-2 times a week and a average flight time of around 10h 53m. UPS Airlines operates  on this route.

Question 6

How long does it take to ship cargo from Mexico City to Boston by road?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

What is the distance between Mexico City to Boston by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Mexico City and Boston by cargo ship is 2,382 Nautical Miles (4,411 Kilometres / 2,741 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Altamira (MXATM) and New York (USNYC).

Question 8

What is the distance by road between Mexico City to Boston?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Mexico City and Boston by road is 4,661 Kilometres (2,896 Miles) and will typically take around 2 days to drive (exluding including traffic and local conditions).

Question 9

What is the distance between Mexico City to Boston by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Mexico City and Boston by air is around 3,674 Kilometres (2,283 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Aeropuerto Internacional Lic. Benito Juárez (MEX) and Logan International Airport (BOS).

Question 10

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Mexico City to Boston by sea?

Accepted Answer

185kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Mexico City to Boston. 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 Mexico City to Boston?

Accepted Answer

267kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Mexico City to Boston. 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	1-2 times a week	Boeing 767-300 Freighter+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320+3 others
United Airlines	2-4 times a day	Airbus A319+4 others
American Airlines	2-4 times a day	Boeing 737MAX 8+3 others
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8+1 others
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 757+1 others
Air Canada	Daily	Boeing 737MAX 8+3 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8+5 others
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A319+6 others
United Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 737MAX 8+5 others
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8+2 others
Delta Air Lines	Every few hours	Boeing 737-800+5 others
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 757+3 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
FedExFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 767-300 Freighter+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Indusa → Philadelphia Express	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	MSC
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MED USA MEX SVC → NAWAS3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Grimaldi
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Mexico City to Boston By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Mexico City to Boston by Air freight

Quickest air route

Aeropuerto Internacional General Felipe Ángeles to Logan International Airport

Closest airports

Aeropuerto Internacional Lic. Benito Juárez to Logan International Airport

Cargo flights

Adolfo López Mateos International Airport to Logan International Airport

Mexico City to Boston by Container ship

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Veracruz to Philadelphia

Closest seaports

Altamira to New York

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