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Houston to Mexico City By Air freight, Container ship or Road

See the best way to ship your freight from Houston, United States to Mexico City, Mexico by Air, Sea and Road. Compare transit times, frequency, emissions, sailing schedules and much more.

Map / Route overview

Houston to Mexico City

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Air Freight

2h 24m, Every few hours

127kg CO₂e

Container Ship

5 days 1h, Every 1-2 weeks

166kg CO₂e

Road Freight

17h 55m

1.82t CO₂e
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Houston to Mexico City by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Houston to Mexico City by plane will take about 2h 24m and departs from George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport (IAH) and arrives into Aeropuerto Internacional Lic. Benito Juárez (MEX). There are flights departing every few hours on this route. United Airlines is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing every few hours.

Quickest air route

George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport to Aeropuerto Internacional Lic. Benito Juárez

Departs from

Departs from

2h 24m
Every few hours
1,234 km
767 mi.
Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

127kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriersDeparture frequencyAircraft types
Carrier Identifier: UAUnited Airlines
Every few hoursBoeing 737-700+2 others
Carrier Identifier: Y4Volaris
Every 1-2 daysAirbus A320+3 others
Carrier Identifier: VBVivaAerobus
Every 1-2 daysAirbus A321
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Closest airports

William P Hobby Airport to Aeropuerto Internacional Lic. Benito Juárez

Departs from

Departs from

11h 48m
Every 2-4 weeks
3,266 km
2,030 mi.
1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

261kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriersDeparture frequencyAircraft types
Carrier Identifier: DLDelta Air Lines
Every 2-4 weeksAirbus A319+1 others
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Cargo flights

George Bush Intercontinental Houston Airport to Adolfo López Mateos International Airport

Departs from

Departs from

8h 55m
Every few hours
1,382 km
859 mi.
1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

139kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriersDeparture frequencyAircraft types
Carrier Identifier: FXFedExFreighter
1-2 times a weekBoeing 777-200F Freighter+1 others
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Air routes from Houston to Mexico City

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Houston to Mexico City by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Houston to Mexico City by ship will take about 5 days 1h and departs from Houston (USHOU) and arrives into Veracruz (MXVER). There are vessels departing every 1-2 weeks on this route. MSC is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Houston to Veracruz

Port of loading

Port of loading

5 days 1h
Every 1-2 weeks
2,361 km
1,467 mi.
Direct
1 stop

Estimated emissions

166kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service LinesService TypeDeparture frequencyServicing Carriers
Carrier Identifier: MSCUIndusa
DirectEvery 1-2 weeksMSC
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Cargo flights

Houston to Altamira

Port of loading

Port of loading

14 days 5h
1-2 times a week
5,736 km
3,564 mi.
1 transfer
1 stop

Estimated emissions

962kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service LinesService TypeDeparture frequencyServicing Carriers
Carrier Identifier: ZIMUZGT → CCS
TransshipmentEvery 1-2 weeksZIM
Carrier Identifier: COSUBZX → MIX
TransshipmentEvery 1-2 weeksCOSCO
Carrier Identifier: SMLUGNCSA →
TransshipmentEvery 2-4 weeksSeaboard Marine
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Ocean routes from Houston to Mexico City

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Houston to Mexico City by Road

It is also possible to transport goods by road from Houston to Mexico City. The total distance is around 1,674 km and will usually takes around 17h 55m by road. Note: This time estimate is based on typical traffic conditions and does not take into consideration delays or congestion.

Quickest road route

Houston to Mexico City

17h 55m
N/A
1,674 km
1,040 mi.
Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

1.82t CO₂e (per TEU)

Operating carriersDeparture frequencyVehicles
Carrier Identifier: default-truck-carrierTruck Operator
N/ATruck 40T
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