Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Mexico and France is 28 days. Ships depart from Altamira (MXATM) and arrive at Dunkerque (FRDKK) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Mexico and France?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Altamira (MXATM) and arrive into Dunkerque (FRDKK) around 28 days later. These services are operated by CMA CGM, CMA CGM and CMA CGM.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Mexico to France takes around 9h 34m. Flights depart from Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún (CUN) and arrive at Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Mexico and France?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún (CUN) and Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Air France, American Airlines, Air Transat, American Airlines, Air Transat, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, Air Canada, United Airlines, Air Canada, Delta Air Lines and Avianca and the typical transit time is around 9h 34m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Mexico and France. Cargo flights depart from Aeropuerto Internacional General Felipe Ángeles (NLU) and arrive at Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) with departures 2-4 times a week and a average flight time of around 12h 21m. Air France operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Mexico to France by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Mexico and France by cargo ship is 5,724 Nautical Miles (10,601 Kilometres / 6,587 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Altamira (MXATM) and Dunkerque (FRDKK).

Question 7

What is the distance between Mexico to France by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Mexico and France by air is around 8,228 Kilometres (5,112 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún (CUN) and Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

960kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Mexico to France. 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 Mexico to France?

Accepted Answer

546kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Mexico to France. 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
Air France	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-200 / 200ER+1 others
American Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A321neo+4 others
Air Transat	2-4 times a week	Airbus A321+1 others
American Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737MAX 8+2 others
Air Transat	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300+2 others
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-900+4 others
American Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A321+1 others
Air Canada	Daily	Airbus A321+1 others
United Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737-900+1 others
Air Canada	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321+3 others
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321neo+2 others
Avianca	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320+2 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Air FranceFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-200F Freighter
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Air France	1-2 times a day	Airbus A350-900
Aeromexico	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9
United Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737MAX 8+1 others
Lufthansa	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900+4 others
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 747-8+6 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
VICTORY / EAG / TAE3 / ATG → FAL1 / AEU2 / LL4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, OOCL, COSCO, Evergreen
ALTAMIRA → NEFWI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
VICTORY / EAG / ATG → EPIC / EPIC3 / IP1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, OOCL, COSCO
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
WSA → ELSA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
MAREX → AL5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
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Mexico to France By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Mexico to France by Air freight

Quickest air route

Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún to Charles de Gaulle International Airport

Cargo flights

Aeropuerto Internacional General Felipe Ángeles to Charles de Gaulle International Airport

Most frequent

Aeropuerto Internacional Lic. Benito Juárez to Charles de Gaulle International Airport

Mexico to France by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Altamira to Dunkerque

Most frequent

Manzanillo to Le Havre

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