Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Mexico City to Boston by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Mexico City and Boston is 13 days. Ships depart from Altamira (MXATM) and arrive at New York (USNYC) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Mexico City and Boston?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Altamira (MXATM) and arrive into New York (USNYC) around 13 days later. These services are operated by MSC.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Mexico City to Boston by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Mexico City to Boston takes around 5h 15m. Flights depart from Aeropuerto Internacional Lic. Benito Juárez (MEX) and arrive at Logan International Airport (BOS).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Mexico City and Boston?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Aeropuerto Internacional Lic. Benito Juárez (MEX) and Logan International Airport (BOS) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Aeromexico, United Airlines, American Airlines, American Airlines, United Airlines, United Airlines, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, Air Canada and Delta Air Lines and the typical transit time is around 5h 15m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Mexico City and Boston?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Mexico City and Boston. Cargo flights depart from Adolfo López Mateos International Airport (TLC) and arrive at Logan International Airport (BOS) with departures 2-4 times a week and a average flight time of around 10h 41m. FedEx operates  on this route.

Question 6

How long does it take to ship cargo from Mexico City to Boston by road?

Accepted Answer

It will typically take around 2 days to send cargo via road from Mexico City and Boston. This duration does not factor in traffic, weather or other delays that may occur on route.

Question 7

What is the distance between Mexico City to Boston by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Mexico City and Boston by cargo ship is 2,359 Nautical Miles (4,369 Kilometres / 2,715 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Veracruz (MXVER) and New York (USNYC).

Question 8

What is the distance by road between Mexico City to Boston?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Mexico City and Boston by road is 4,661 Kilometres (2,896 Miles) and will typically take around 2 days to drive (exluding including traffic and local conditions).

Question 9

What is the distance between Mexico City to Boston by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Mexico City and Boston by air is around 3,670 Kilometres (2,281 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Aeropuerto Internacional Lic. Benito Juárez (MEX) and Logan International Airport (BOS).

Question 10

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Mexico City to Boston by sea?

Accepted Answer

497kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Mexico City to Boston. 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 Mexico City to Boston?

Accepted Answer

135kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Mexico City to Boston. 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
Aeromexico	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8
United Airlines	1-2 times a day	Airbus A319+4 others
American Airlines	2-4 times a day	Boeing 737-800+2 others
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8+3 others
United Airlines	1-2 times a day	Airbus A320+5 others
United Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 737MAX 8+5 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320+6 others
Delta Air Lines	Every few hours	Boeing 737-800+6 others
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8+2 others
Air Canada	1-2 times a day	Boeing 737MAX 8+2 others
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 757+2 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
FedExFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 767-300 Freighter+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-800+1 others
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8+1 others
United Airlines	Every 2-4 weeks	Boeing 737MAX 8+1 others
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A319+1 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Canada Gulf Bridge → USA to SAEC String 1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Canada Gulf Bridge → USA to SAEC String 1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
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Mexico City to Boston by Air freight

Quickest air route

Aeropuerto Internacional Lic. Benito Juárez to Logan International Airport

Cargo flights

Adolfo López Mateos International Airport to Logan International Airport

Most frequent

Aeropuerto Internacional Lic. Benito Juárez to Theodore Francis Green State Airport

Mexico City to Boston by Container ship

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Altamira to New York

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Veracruz to New York

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