Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Spain to United States by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Spain and United States is 9 days 20h. Ships depart from Algeciras (ESALG) and arrive at New York (USNYC) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 days.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Spain and United States?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 days from Algeciras (ESALG) and arrive into New York (USNYC) around 9 days 20h later. These services are operated by Maersk, ONE, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, ZIM, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, ZIM, Maersk, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, ONE, Maersk, ONE, Maersk, ONE, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM and Maersk.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Spain to United States by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Spain to United States takes around 8h 6m. Flights depart from Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and arrive at Logan International Airport (BOS).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Spain and United States?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and Logan International Airport (BOS) depart 2-4 times a day. These flights are serviced by JetBlue Airways, Iberia, Air Canada and Air Canada and the typical transit time is around 8h 6m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Spain and United States?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Spain and United States. Cargo flights depart from Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) and arrive at John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) with departures 2-4 times a day and a average flight time of around 8h 38m. Lufthansa operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Spain to United States by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Spain and United States by cargo ship is 3,205 Nautical Miles (5,936 Kilometres / 3,689 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Algeciras (ESALG) and New York (USNYC).

Question 7

What is the distance between Spain to United States by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Spain and United States by air is around 5,481 Kilometres (3,406 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and Logan International Airport (BOS).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Spain to United States by sea?

Accepted Answer

437kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Spain to United States. 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 Spain to United States?

Accepted Answer

258kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Spain to United States. 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
JetBlue Airways	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321neo
Iberia	1-2 times a day	Airbus A330-200+1 others
Air Canada	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-8+3 others
Air Canada	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+3 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
LufthansaFreighter	2-4 times a day	Airbus A321neo+7 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Air Europa	1-2 times a week	Boeing 787-8
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-200 / 200ER
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300
Iberia	1-2 times a day	Airbus A321neo+2 others
Air Canada	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-8+2 others
Air Canada	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+3 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Ecumed	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
AMERIGO / MENA / AT4 / WMA / AL6 / ZCI	Direct	2-4 times a week	ONE, OOCL, CMA CGM, COSCO, Yang Ming, ZIM
Ecumed	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Neo Bossa Nova → TP15	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
SLN → TP15	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
MCA / MMX → US3 / TP15	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
Y63 → TP15	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
L54 → TP15	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
WAF3 → TP15	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
SMF → ZCT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
CMA - EURAF4 \| MRGSA - MAS → AL6	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
SLN → TA12	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
SLN → TA10	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Neo Bossa Nova → TA12	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
MCA / MMX → AL6 / TA12	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
Y63 → TA12	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Neo Bossa Nova → TA10	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Neo Bossa Nova → Ecumed	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
SLN → Ecumed	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Y63 → TA10	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
MCA / MMX → TEX / TA10	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
L54 → TA10	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
CMA - MEDWAX → TA10	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
L54 → TA12	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
MMX → Ecumed	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Maersk
Y63 → Ecumed	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
ME2 → CAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
CMA - MEDWAX → Ecumed	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
WAF3 → TA10	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
WAF7 → TA12	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
L54 → Ecumed	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
CMA - EURAF4 \| MRGSA - MAS → TEX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
CMA - MEDWAX → TA12	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
SMF → ZCA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
WAF3 → TA12	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
SAECS → CAX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
WM1 → AL7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
WAF7 → TA10	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
WAF3 → Ecumed	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
AE3 → CAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
WAF7 → Ecumed	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Maersk
AT4 / AL6 → MD4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Yang Ming
WM3 / E14 → TEX / TA10	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
FE3 → AT1 / AL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Yang Ming
IEX / ME2 → AL1 / TA3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
ESE2 / LUX / EEX → TAE / AT1 / ATE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, COSCO, OOCL
SAX / SAECS → AL1 / TA3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
Neo Bossa Nova → Tango	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
NE3 / AE3 → AL1 / TA3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
WM3 → AL7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
MEDCAN → CAGML/IBX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
E19 → CAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk

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Spain to United States By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Spain to United States by Air freight

Quickest air route

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to Logan International Airport

Cargo flights

Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport to John F Kennedy International Airport

Most frequent

Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport to John F Kennedy International Airport

Spain to United States by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Algeciras to New York

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