Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Paris and New York is 10 days 3h. Ships depart from Le Havre (FRLEH) and arrive at New York (USNYC) with scheduled departures 2-4 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Paris and New York?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 2-4 times a week from Le Havre (FRLEH) and arrive into New York (USNYC) around 10 days 3h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM, CMA CGM, MSC, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, ZIM, ONE, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, ZIM, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Paris to New York takes around 7h 46m. Flights depart from Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) and arrive at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Paris and New York?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) depart 2-4 times a day. These flights are serviced by FedEx, Air France, United Airlines, Aer Lingus, SAS, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, Lufthansa, Swiss, Lufthansa, Air Canada and United Airlines and the typical transit time is around 7h 46m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Paris and New York. Cargo flights depart from Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) and arrive at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) with departures Every 1-2 weeks and a average flight time of around 7h 46m. FedEx operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Paris to New York by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Paris and New York by cargo ship is 3,139 Nautical Miles (5,814 Kilometres / 3,613 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Le Havre (FRLEH) and New York (USNYC).

Question 7

What is the distance between Paris to New York by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Paris and New York by air is around 6,801 Kilometres (4,226 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Paris-Orly Airport (ORY) and John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

469kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Paris 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 9

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from Paris to New York?

Accepted Answer

329kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Paris 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
FedExFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 767-300 Freighter
Air France	1-2 times a day	Airbus A350-900+1 others
United Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777+1 others
Aer Lingus	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321neo+1 others
SAS	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320neo+3 others
United Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 767-300+7 others
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 767-400+1 others
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-200 / 200ER+5 others
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A319+6 others
Swiss	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320neo+5 others
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321neo+6 others
Air Canada	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+5 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Road Feeder Service+1 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Air Europa	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)+3 others
TAP Air Portugal	1-2 times a week	Embraer 190+6 others
Iberia	1-2 times a day	Airbus A320+4 others
Royal Air Maroc	1-2 times a day	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)+3 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
LufthansaFreighter	2-4 times a day	Airbus A319+9 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
LIBERTY / TAE / AT1 / ATE1 / AL2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, OOCL, ONE, Evergreen, COSCO, Yang Ming
RTWPAN / PAD / NASP	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, Marfret
NEUSEC 2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NEUSEC 2 → Dragon	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
BFS / E06 → AL1 / TA3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
NWC To/From UK West Coast and Spain Portugal → Dragon	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
NWC to SAF → Dragon	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC to SAEC - String I → Dragon	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AES → EMUSA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
EPIC / EPIC3 / IP1 → AMERIGO / MENA / WMA	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
WWA / HL - WWA → AL6 / TA12	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
CMA - EURAF1 → ZCT	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ZIM
FE4 → AT4 / AL6	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE, Yang Ming
MB2 / E19 → TEX / TA10	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
E19 → Ecumed	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Maersk
WWA / HL - WWA → TEX / TA10	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
HL - WWA → Ecumed	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Maersk
MB2 / E19 → AL6 / TA12	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
CMA - EURAF1 → ZCT	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ZIM
NEWMO → AMERIGO	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
MB2 / E19 → TEX / TA10	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
E19 → Ecumed	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk

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Paris to New York By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Paris to New York by Air freight

Quickest air route

Charles de Gaulle International Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport

Closest airports

Paris-Orly Airport to John F Kennedy International Airport

Cargo flights

Charles de Gaulle International Airport to John F Kennedy International Airport

Paris to New York by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Le Havre to New York

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