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 7h. Ships depart from Algeciras (ESALG) and arrive at New York (USNYC) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Algeciras (ESALG) and arrive into New York (USNYC) around 9 days 7h later. These services are operated by OOCL, ONE, ONE and Hapag-Lloyd.

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 7h 51m. Flights depart from Santiago-Rosalía de Castro Airport (SCQ) and arrive at Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Spain and United States?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Santiago-Rosalía de Castro Airport (SCQ) and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by United Airlines and the typical transit time is around 7h 51m.

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 Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) and arrive at John F Kennedy International Airport (JFK) with departures 2-4 times a week and a average flight time of around 8hrs. Cargolux 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 5,320 Kilometres (3,305 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Santiago-Rosalía de Castro Airport (SCQ) and Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

575kg 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

394kg 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
United Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737MAX 8
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
CargoluxFreighter	2-4 times a week	Road Feeder Service+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
AMERIGO / MENA / AT4 / WMA / AL6 / ZCI	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, ONE, CMA CGM, COSCO, Yang Ming, ZIM
AMERIGO / MENA / AT4 / WMA / AL6 / ZCI	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, CMA CGM, OOCL, COSCO, Yang Ming, ZIM
IOM → AT4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
WM1 → AL7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MEDGULF / MSC - MEDGULF	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd
AL7 / ZCA	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM, Hapag-Lloyd
AMERIGO / MENA / AT4 / WMA / AL6 / ZCI	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, ONE, CMA CGM, COSCO, Yang Ming, ZIM
EMUSA	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
EMUSA → USWASA Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
EUROPE-RED SEA-MIDDLE EAST EXPRESS → MEDGULF	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
Lynx → MEDGULF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
JADE → MEDGULF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MEDGULF / MSC - MEDGULF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, MSC, Hapag-Lloyd
EMUSA → INDUSA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Algiers II → MEDGULF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
SE2 → MSC - MEDGULF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
Himalaya → MEDGULF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AL7 → MSC - MEDGULF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
MSE / West Med to SAEC → MEDGULF / MSC - MEDGULF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, Hapag-Lloyd
BEJAIA → MEDGULF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
ESC → MEDGULF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
EMUSA → Dragon	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
ZMP → ZCA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
EMUSA → USA to SAEC String 1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
SE2 → AL7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
EMUSA → ECUADOR-NWC-USA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AL7 / ZCA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM, Hapag-Lloyd
MSE / SAM → AL7 / ZCA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, ZIM
MSC - MEDGULF → AL7	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
MD5 / JADE → MD4 / Dragon	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC, HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
CALEX → Dragon	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MEDGULF / MSC - MEDGULF → Dragon / PMR - MD4 \|\| HMM - MD4 \| MSC - Dragon \| ONE - MD4 \| YML - MD4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, Hapag-Lloyd
WM3 / E14 → TEX / TA10	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
MSW → AL7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
Med Canadian → Dragon	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MGX / TA11 → TEX / TA10	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
BEX / AEM3 / EM1 → TUX / EMA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, OOCL
EUROPE-RED SEA-MIDDLE EAST EXPRESS → EMUSA	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
Lynx → EMUSA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MEDEX / MINA / WM3 → TUX / EMA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
JADE → EMUSA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
ESC → EMUSA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Himalaya → EMUSA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MEDGULF → EMUSA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MGX → AL7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
West Med to SAEC → EMUSA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
BEJAIA → EMUSA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Algiers II → EMUSA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
WM1 / E07 → TEX / TA10	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, 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

Santiago-Rosalía de Castro Airport to Newark Liberty International Airport

Cargo flights

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

Most frequent

Valencia to Savannah

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