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 17 days 15h. Ships depart from New York (USNYC) and arrive at Veracruz (MXVER) with scheduled departures 2-4 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 2-4 times a week from New York (USNYC) and arrive into Veracruz (MXVER) around 17 days 15h later. These services are operated by MSC, MSC, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, MSC, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, ZIM, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, Maersk, Maersk, ZIM, CMA CGM, MSC, MSC, MSC, CMA CGM, CMA CGM and CMA CGM.

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 29m. Flights depart from John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and arrive at Aeropuerto Internacional Lic. Benito Juárez (MEX).

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) and Aeropuerto Internacional Lic. Benito Juárez (MEX) depart every few hours. These flights are serviced by American Airlines, VivaAerobus, Delta Air Lines, Aeromexico, American Airlines, Avianca, Copa Airlines and American Airlines and the typical transit time is around 5h 29m.

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 11hrs. 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 1 day 20h 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 4,325 Kilometres (2,688 Miles) and will typically take around 1 day 20h 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 3,375 Kilometres (2,097 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

408kg 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

302kg 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
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	Airbus A321+3 others
Avianca	Daily	Airbus A320neo+1 others
Copa Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-800
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A319+4 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Delta Air Lines	Every few hours	Airbus A321+2 others
United Airlines	Every 4-6 weeks	Boeing 737-900+1 others
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-800+4 others
Air Canada	1-2 times a day	Airbus A320+4 others
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-900+2 others
Air Canada	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8+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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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
INDUSA	Direct	2-4 times a week	MSC
Canada Gulf Bridge	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
CAGML/IBX → BRASEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
RTWPAN / PAD → BRASEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
USWASA Express → MEDGULF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
USWASA Express → INDUSA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
FLX / CMA - AMERXL \| COSCO - NEWS \| ONE - FLX → GS1 / ANSG	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, ONE
US2 / TP12 → GS1 / GULFEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
ZCX → ZGT	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	ZIM
US2 / TP12 → GS1 / GULFEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
FLX → AN2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
TP12 → UCLA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
TP12 → UCLA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
ZCX → CCS	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	ZIM
CAGML/IBX → ALTAMIRA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
EMUSA → INDUSA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
America → INDUSA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Dragon → INDUSA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AMERXL / NEWS → BRASEX / BZX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
CAGML/IBX → ALTAMIRA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
RTWPAN / PAD → ALTAMIRA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Vehicles
Truck Operator	N/A	Truck 40T
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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

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

Closest airports

La Guardia Airport to Aeropuerto Internacional Lic. Benito Juárez

Cargo flights

John F Kennedy International Airport to Adolfo López Mateos International Airport

New York to Mexico City by Container ship

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New York to Mexico City by Road

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