Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Mexico City and Indianapolis is 13 days 5h. Ships depart from Altamira (MXATM) and arrive at Baltimore (USBAL) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Altamira (MXATM) and arrive into Baltimore (USBAL) around 13 days 5h later. These services are operated by MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Mexico City to Indianapolis takes around 9h 34m. Flights depart from Adolfo López Mateos International Airport (TLC) and arrive at Indianapolis International Airport (IND).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Mexico City and Indianapolis?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Adolfo López Mateos International Airport (TLC) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND) depart 1-2 times a week. These flights are serviced by FedEx and the typical transit time is around 9h 34m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Mexico City and Indianapolis. Cargo flights depart from Adolfo López Mateos International Airport (TLC) and arrive at Indianapolis International Airport (IND) with departures 1-2 times a week and a average flight time of around 9h 34m. FedEx operates  on this route.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

It will typically take around 1 day 9h to send cargo via road from Mexico City and Indianapolis. 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 Indianapolis by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Mexico City and Indianapolis by cargo ship is 2,246 Nautical Miles (4,160 Kilometres / 2,585 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Veracruz (MXVER) and Baltimore (USBAL).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Mexico City and Indianapolis by road is 3,277 Kilometres (2,036 Miles) and will typically take around 1 day 9h to drive (exluding including traffic and local conditions).

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Mexico City and Indianapolis by air is around 2,738 Kilometres (1,701 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Aeropuerto Internacional Lic. Benito Juárez (MEX) and Indianapolis International Airport (IND).

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

333kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Mexico City to Indianapolis. 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 Indianapolis?

Accepted Answer

217kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Mexico City to Indianapolis. 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
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-800+1 others
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8+1 others
Delta Air Lines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 757+2 others
American Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737-800
Delta Air Lines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 757+1 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320+4 others
United Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A319+4 others
Delta Air Lines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A319+2 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8+2 others
United Airlines	Daily	Boeing 737MAX 8+2 others
Delta Air Lines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 737-800+3 others
Air Canada	Daily	Boeing 737MAX 8+2 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Canada Gulf Bridge → INDUS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Canada Gulf Bridge → INDUS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Vehicles
Truck Operator	N/A	Truck 40T
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Mexico City to Indianapolis by Air freight

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Adolfo López Mateos International Airport to Indianapolis International Airport

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Aeropuerto Internacional Lic. Benito Juárez to Indianapolis International Airport

Mexico City to Indianapolis by Container ship

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Altamira to Baltimore

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Veracruz to Baltimore

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