Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Mexico City and Philadelphia is 12 days 10h. Ships depart from Altamira (MXATM) and arrive at Philadelphia (USPHL) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Altamira (MXATM) and arrive into Philadelphia (USPHL) around 12 days 10h later. These services are operated by ZIM.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Mexico City to Philadelphia takes around 10h 14m. Flights depart from Aeropuerto Internacional General Felipe Ángeles (NLU) and arrive at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Mexico City and Philadelphia?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Aeropuerto Internacional General Felipe Ángeles (NLU) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) depart 1-2 times a week. These flights are serviced by UPS Airlines and the typical transit time is around 10h 14m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Mexico City and Philadelphia. Cargo flights depart from Aeropuerto Internacional General Felipe Ángeles (NLU) and arrive at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) with departures 1-2 times a week and a average flight time of around 10h 14m. UPS Airlines operates  on this route.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

It will typically take around 1 day 19h to send cargo via road from Mexico City and Philadelphia. 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 Philadelphia by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Mexico City and Philadelphia by cargo ship is 3,336 Nautical Miles (6,178 Kilometres / 3,839 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Veracruz (MXVER) and Philadelphia (USPHL).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Mexico City and Philadelphia by road is 4,190 Kilometres (2,604 Miles) and will typically take around 1 day 19h to drive (exluding including traffic and local conditions).

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Mexico City and Philadelphia by air is around 3,366 Kilometres (2,091 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Aeropuerto Internacional Lic. Benito Juárez (MEX) and Philadelphia International Airport (PHL).

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

576kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Mexico City to Philadelphia. 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 Philadelphia?

Accepted Answer

198kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Mexico City to Philadelphia. 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
UPS AirlinesFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 767-300 Freighter+5 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A319+3 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320+3 others
American Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737MAX 8+1 others
American Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320+2 others
American Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737MAX 8+2 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8+1 others
Air Canada	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8+2 others
Air Canada	1-2 times a day	Boeing 737MAX 8+2 others
Delta Air Lines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 737-800+3 others
United Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320+2 others
Delta Air Lines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 757+1 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
FedExFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 767-300 Freighter+3 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
ZGT → ZCX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Indusa → Philadelphia Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
COEX → NAE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
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Mexico City to Philadelphia By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Mexico City to Philadelphia by Air freight

Quickest air route

Aeropuerto Internacional General Felipe Ángeles to Philadelphia International Airport

Closest airports

Aeropuerto Internacional Lic. Benito Juárez to Philadelphia International Airport

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Adolfo López Mateos International Airport to Philadelphia International Airport

Mexico City to Philadelphia by Container ship

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Altamira to Philadelphia

Closest seaports

Veracruz to Philadelphia

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