Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Mexico City and New York is 13 days 17h. Ships depart from Altamira (MXATM) and arrive at New York (USNYC) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Mexico City and New York?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Altamira (MXATM) and arrive into New York (USNYC) around 13 days 17h later. These services are operated by MSC, Grimaldi and CMA CGM.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Mexico City to New York takes around 4h 43m. Flights depart from Aeropuerto Internacional Lic. Benito Juárez (MEX) and arrive at John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Mexico City and New York?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Aeropuerto Internacional Lic. Benito Juárez (MEX) and John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) depart every few hours. These flights are serviced by American Airlines, VivaAerobus, Delta Air Lines, Aeromexico, American Airlines, American Airlines, United Airlines, Avianca, Air Canada, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines and United Airlines and the typical transit time is around 4h 43m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Mexico City and New York. Cargo flights depart from Adolfo López Mateos International Airport (TLC) and arrive at John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) with departures 1-2 times a week and a average flight time of around 10h 42m. FedEx operates  on this route.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

It will typically take around 1 day 20h to send cargo via road from Mexico City and New York. 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 New York by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Mexico City and New York by cargo ship is 2,545 Nautical Miles (4,713 Kilometres / 2,929 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Veracruz (MXVER) and New York (USNYC).

Question 8

What is the distance by road between Mexico City to New York?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Mexico City and New York by road is 4,327 Kilometres (2,689 Miles) and will typically take around 1 day 20h to drive (exluding including traffic and local conditions).

Question 9

What is the distance between Mexico City to New York by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Mexico City and New York by air is around 3,370 Kilometres (2,094 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Aeropuerto Internacional Lic. Benito Juárez (MEX) and John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK).

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

878kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Mexico City to New York. 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 New York?

Accepted Answer

243kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Mexico City to New York. 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
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8
VivaAerobus	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 757+1 others
Aeromexico	2-4 times a day	Boeing 737MAX 8+2 others
American Airlines	2-4 times a day	Boeing 737MAX 8+4 others
American Airlines	Every few hours	Boeing 737-800+2 others
United Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 737MAX 8+1 others
Avianca	Daily	Airbus A320neo+1 others
Air Canada	1-2 times a day	Boeing 737MAX 8+2 others
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8+4 others
Delta Air Lines	Every few hours	Boeing 737-800+4 others
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A319+2 others
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8+3 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8+1 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
FedExFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 767-300 Freighter
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Canada Gulf Bridge	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NAWAS3	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	Grimaldi
ALTAMIRA → CAGML/IBX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Canada Gulf Bridge	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NAWAS3	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	Grimaldi
VICTORY → UMXAPL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
ZGT → ZCX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
Canada Gulf Bridge → USA to SAEC String 1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
UCLA → MECL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
GS1 / GULFEX → tbn / MECL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
BRASEX → UMXAPL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
INDUSA → USA to SAEC String 1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MGX / TA11 → tbn / MECL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
MEDGULF → USA to SAEC String 1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
GCS → US2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
CCS → ZXB	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
Mexico Gulf Express → USA to SAEC String 1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MEDGULF → Canada Gulf Bridge	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Canada Gulf Bridge → Indus Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
GCS → PKS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
GCS → CMA - AMERXL \| COSCO - NEWS \| ONE - FLX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
ALTAMIRA → CAGML/IBX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
UCLA → TP12	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Mexico Gulf Express → Canada Gulf Bridge	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MEDGULF → Indus Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
GCS → USW	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
ZGT → ZXB	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
GS1 / GULFEX → US2 / TP12	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Vehicles
Truck Operator	N/A	Truck 40T
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Mexico City to New York By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Mexico City to New York by Air freight

Quickest air route

Aeropuerto Internacional Lic. Benito Juárez to John F Kennedy International Airport

Cargo flights

Adolfo López Mateos International Airport to John F Kennedy International Airport

Mexico City to New York by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Altamira to New York

Closest seaports

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Quickest road route

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