Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Mexico City and Norfolk is 12 days 11h. Ships depart from Altamira (MXATM) and arrive at Norfolk (USORF) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Altamira (MXATM) and arrive into Norfolk (USORF) around 12 days 11h later. These services are operated by Hapag-Lloyd and Hapag-Lloyd.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Mexico City to Norfolk takes around 10h 27m. Flights depart from Adolfo López Mateos International Airport (TLC) and arrive at Norfolk International Airport (ORF).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Mexico City and Norfolk?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Adolfo López Mateos International Airport (TLC) and Norfolk International Airport (ORF) depart every 1-2 weeks. These flights are serviced by FedEx and the typical transit time is around 10h 27m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Mexico City and Norfolk. Cargo flights depart from Adolfo López Mateos International Airport (TLC) and arrive at Norfolk International Airport (ORF) with departures Every 1-2 weeks and a average flight time of around 10h 27m. FedEx operates  on this route.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

It will typically take around 3 days 7h to send cargo via road from Mexico City and Norfolk. 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 Norfolk by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Mexico City and Norfolk by cargo ship is 2,313 Nautical Miles (4,284 Kilometres / 2,662 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Veracruz (MXVER) and Norfolk (USORF).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Mexico City and Norfolk by road is 2,954 Kilometres (1,835 Miles) and will typically take around 3 days 7h to drive (exluding including traffic and local conditions).

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Mexico City and Norfolk by air is around 2,969 Kilometres (1,845 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Aeropuerto Internacional Lic. Benito Juárez (MEX) and Norfolk International Airport (ORF).

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

542kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Mexico City to Norfolk. 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 Norfolk?

Accepted Answer

276kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Mexico City to Norfolk. 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	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 767-300 Freighter+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8+4 others
American Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 737MAX 8+2 others
American Airlines	2-4 times a day	Boeing 737-800+4 others
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8+1 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8+3 others
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8+1 others
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A319+1 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8+3 others
Delta Air Lines	Every few hours	Boeing 737-800+5 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8+5 others
United Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 737MAX 8+3 others
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 757+2 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
UPS AirlinesFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 767-300 Freighter+2 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MSC - MEDGULF → AL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
MGX / TA11 → AL2 / TA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
INDUSA → USA to SAEC String 1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MSC - MEDGULF → AL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
MGX / TA11 → AL2 / TA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
INDUSA → USA to SAEC String 1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Canada Gulf Bridge → USA to SAEC String 1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MEDGULF → USA to SAEC String 1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Mexico Gulf Express → USA to SAEC String 1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
TA4 → TPX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
AL4 / TA4 → AL2 / TA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
MGX / TA11 → AL6 / TA12	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
MGX / TA11 → TEX / TA10	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
MGX → AL7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
TA4 → TPX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
AL4 / TA4 → AL1 / TA3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
AL4 / TA4 → US3 - XL / TP15 - XL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
AL4 / TA4 → AL2 / TA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd

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Mexico City to Norfolk By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Mexico City to Norfolk by Air freight

Quickest air route

Adolfo López Mateos International Airport to Norfolk International Airport

Closest airports

Aeropuerto Internacional Lic. Benito Juárez to Norfolk International Airport

Cargo flights

Aeropuerto Internacional General Felipe Ángeles to Norfolk International Airport

Mexico City to Norfolk by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Altamira to Norfolk

Closest seaports

Veracruz to Norfolk

Mexico City to Norfolk by Road

Quickest road route

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