Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Mexico and France is 21 days 17h. Ships depart from Altamira (MXATM) and arrive at Le Havre (FRLEH) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Mexico and France?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Altamira (MXATM) and arrive into Le Havre (FRLEH) around 21 days 17h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Mexico to France takes around 9h 27m. Flights depart from Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún (CUN) and arrive at Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Mexico and France?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún (CUN) and Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Air France, American Airlines, Air Transat, United Airlines, American Airlines, Air Transat, American Airlines, United Airlines, Air Canada, Air Canada, Delta Air Lines and Avianca and the typical transit time is around 9h 27m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Mexico and France. Cargo flights depart from General Mariano Escobedo International Airport (MTY) and arrive at Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) with departures 1-2 times a week and a average flight time of around 15h 41m. FedEx and UPS Airlines operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Mexico to France by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Mexico and France by cargo ship is 5,609 Nautical Miles (10,388 Kilometres / 6,454 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Altamira (MXATM) and Le Havre (FRLEH).

Question 7

What is the distance between Mexico to France by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Mexico and France by air is around 8,228 Kilometres (5,112 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún (CUN) and Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

923kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Mexico to France. 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 Mexico to France?

Accepted Answer

496kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Mexico to France. 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
Air France	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-200 / 200ER+1 others
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-800+3 others
Air Transat	2-4 times a week	Airbus A321neo+1 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-900+1 others
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321+3 others
Air Transat	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300+2 others
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8+1 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-900+2 others
Air Canada	1-2 times a day	Airbus A319+2 others
Air Canada	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321+3 others
Delta Air Lines	1-2 times a day	Airbus A321neo+2 others
Avianca	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320+2 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
FedExFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 767-300 Freighter+1 others
UPS AirlinesFreighter	Every 4-6 weeks	Boeing 767-300 Freighter+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Air France	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-200 / 200ER+7 others
KLM	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+2 others
Air Transat	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-300+2 others
British Airways	1-2 times a week	Boeing 777+1 others
TAP Air Portugal	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-200+1 others
Air Canada	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A319+2 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
VICTORY / EAG / EUG / ATG1 → VICTORY / EAG / EUG / AT3 / ATG	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, OOCL, COSCO, Evergreen, ONE
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
→ Lion	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
→ MSC - NWC to SAEC - String I-X	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
→ NEUSEC 2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
→ NWC to SAEC - String I	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
→ Israel Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
→ NWC To/From Spain and Portugal Service	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
→ IPAK	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
→ AES	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
→ NWC MOR WAF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
COEX → EUROSAL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk

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Mexico to France By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Mexico to France by Air freight

Quickest air route

Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún to Charles de Gaulle International Airport

Cargo flights

General Mariano Escobedo International Airport to Charles de Gaulle International Airport

Most frequent

Aeropuerto Internacional de Cancún to Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport

Mexico to France by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Altamira to Le Havre

Cargo flights

Progreso to Le Havre

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