Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Mexico City and New Orleans is 3 days 4h. Ships depart from Altamira (MXATM) and arrive at New Orleans (USMSY) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Mexico City and New Orleans?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Altamira (MXATM) and arrive into New Orleans (USMSY) around 3 days 4h later. These services are operated by MSC, CMA CGM, MSC and Hapag-Lloyd.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Mexico City to New Orleans takes around 9h 27m. Flights depart from Adolfo López Mateos International Airport (TLC) and arrive at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Mexico City and New Orleans?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Adolfo López Mateos International Airport (TLC) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) depart 1-2 times a week. These flights are serviced by FedEx and the typical transit time is around 9h 27m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Mexico City and New Orleans. Cargo flights depart from Adolfo López Mateos International Airport (TLC) and arrive at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) with departures 1-2 times a week and a average flight time of around 9h 27m. FedEx operates  on this route.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

It will typically take around 23h 47m to send cargo via road from Mexico City and New Orleans. 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 New Orleans by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Mexico City and New Orleans by cargo ship is 1,135 Nautical Miles (2,102 Kilometres / 1,306 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Veracruz (MXVER) and New Orleans (USMSY).

Question 8

What is the distance by road between Mexico City to New Orleans?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Mexico City and New Orleans by road is 2,247 Kilometres (1,396 Miles) and will typically take around 23h 47m to drive (exluding including traffic and local conditions).

Question 9

What is the distance between Mexico City to New Orleans by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Mexico City and New Orleans by air is around 3,140 Kilometres (1,951 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Aeropuerto Internacional Lic. Benito Juárez (MEX) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

213kg CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Mexico City to New Orleans. 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 New Orleans?

Accepted Answer

73kg CO₂ is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Mexico City to New Orleans. 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	1-2 times a week	Boeing 767-300 Freighter+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8+1 others
American Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737MAX 8+1 others
Air Canada	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737MAX 8+3 others
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 757+1 others
United Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 737MAX 8+4 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320+3 others
United Airlines	1-2 times a day	Airbus A320+5 others
United Airlines	Every few hours	Airbus A319+6 others
Delta Air Lines	2-4 times a day	Boeing 737-800+4 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320+4 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
UPS AirlinesFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 757-200 Freighter+2 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
GS1 / GULFEX / Gulf to SAEC String2 / ANSG	Direct	N/A	MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, ONE
VICTORY / EAG / EUG / ATG1	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, OOCL, COSCO, Evergreen
TA6 / MEDGULF	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, Maersk
GS1-X / GULFEX-X / Gulf to SAEC String2-X / ANSG-X	Direct	N/A	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, MSC, ONE

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
BRASEX / BZX	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Maersk
VICTORY / EAG / EUG / ATG1	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, OOCL, COSCO, Evergreen
GS1 / GULFEX / Gulf to SAEC String2 / ANSG	Direct	N/A	MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, ONE
TA6 / MEDGULF	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, Maersk
GS1-X / GULFEX-X / Gulf to SAEC String2-X / ANSG-X	Direct	N/A	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, MSC, ONE
TA6 / MEDGULF → TA3 / NEUATL3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, Maersk
GULFEX / Gulf to SAEC String2 → TA3 / NEUATL3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, Maersk

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Mexico City to New Orleans By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Mexico City to New Orleans by Air freight

Quickest air route

Adolfo López Mateos International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

Closest airports

Aeropuerto Internacional Lic. Benito Juárez to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

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Aeropuerto Internacional General Felipe Ángeles to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

Mexico City to New Orleans by Container ship

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Altamira to New Orleans

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