Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between New York and Mexico City is 16 days 10h. Ships depart from New York (USNYC) and arrive at Veracruz (MXVER) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from New York (USNYC) and arrive into Veracruz (MXVER) around 16 days 10h later. These services are operated by MSC, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, MSC, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, MSC, MSC, ZIM, ONE, MSC, ZIM, MSC, MSC, CMA CGM, CMA CGM and Hapag-Lloyd.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from New York to Mexico City takes around 5h 11m. Flights depart from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and arrive at Aeropuerto Internacional Hermanos Serdán (PBC).

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Aeropuerto Internacional Hermanos Serdán (PBC) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Volaris and Volaris and the typical transit time is around 5h 11m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between New York and Mexico City. Cargo flights depart from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and arrive at Adolfo López Mateos International Airport (TLC) with departures 1-2 times a week and a average flight time of around 10h 38m. FedEx operates  on this route.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

It will typically take around 3 days 18h to send cargo via road from New York and Mexico City. This duration does not factor in traffic, weather or other delays that may occur on route.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between New York and Mexico City by cargo ship is 2,841 Nautical Miles (5,262 Kilometres / 3,270 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between New York (USNYC) and Veracruz (MXVER).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between New York and Mexico City by road is 3,366 Kilometres (2,092 Miles) and will typically take around 3 days 18h to drive (exluding including traffic and local conditions).

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between New York and Mexico City by air is around 3,380 Kilometres (2,100 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between La Guardia Airport (LGA) and Aeropuerto Internacional Lic. Benito Juárez (MEX).

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

351kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from New York to Mexico City. 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 New York to Mexico City?

Accepted Answer

279kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from New York to Mexico City. 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
Volaris	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320neo
Volaris	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320neo+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321+3 others
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321+1 others
Air Canada	1-2 times a day	Airbus A320+4 others
American Airlines	2-4 times a day	Airbus A321+2 others
Air Canada	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8+2 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8+1 others
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-800+2 others
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321+2 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321neo+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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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 757
VivaAerobus	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8
Aeromexico	1-2 times a day	Boeing 737MAX 8+2 others
VivaAerobus	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320+1 others
Avianca	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320neo+1 others
Delta Air Lines	2-4 times a day	Boeing 737-900+4 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
INDUSA	Direct	1-2 times a week	MSC
RTWPAN / PAD → MSC - MEDGULF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
SAX → MSC - MEDGULF	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	CMA CGM
RTWPAN / PAD → BRASEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
AL7 → MSC - MEDGULF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
INDAMEX → MSC - MEDGULF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
USWASA Express → MEDGULF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MANB → MSC - MEDGULF	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	CMA CGM
CBX → MSC - MEDGULF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
TPI → MSC - MEDGULF	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	Hapag-Lloyd
CAGML/IBX → BRASEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
RTWPAN / PAD → ALTAMIRA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
TUX → MSC - MEDGULF	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	CMA CGM
CAGML/IBX → ALTAMIRA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
USWASA Express → INDUSA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
EMUSA → INDUSA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
ZCX → ZGT	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ZIM
FLX → AN2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
America → INDUSA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
ZCX → CCS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ZIM
Dragon → INDUSA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Empire → INDUSA	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	MSC
AMERXL / NEWS → BRASEX / BZX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
CAGML/IBX → ALTAMIRA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
CMA - AMERXL \| COSCO - NEWS \| ONE - FLX → GCS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd

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New York to Mexico City By Air freight, Container ship or Road

New York to Mexico City by Air freight

Quickest air route

Newark Liberty International Airport to Aeropuerto Internacional Hermanos Serdán

Closest airports

La Guardia Airport to Aeropuerto Internacional Lic. Benito Juárez

Cargo flights

John F Kennedy International Airport to Adolfo López Mateos International Airport

Most frequent

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

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