Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between United States and France is 11 days 2h. Ships depart from Philadelphia (USPHL) and arrive at Dunkerque (FRDKK) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between United States and France?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Philadelphia (USPHL) and arrive into Dunkerque (FRDKK) around 11 days 2h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from United States to France takes around 6h 25m. Flights depart from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and arrive at Paris-Orly Airport (ORY).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between United States and France?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Paris-Orly Airport (ORY) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by French Bee, La Compagnie and United Airlines and the typical transit time is around 6h 25m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between United States and France. Cargo flights depart from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and arrive at Charles de Gaulle International Airport (CDG) with departures 1-2 times a week and a average flight time of around 6h 34m. FedEx operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between United States to France by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between United States and France by cargo ship is 3,635 Nautical Miles (6,731 Kilometres / 4,183 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Philadelphia (USPHL) and Dunkerque (FRDKK).

Question 7

What is the distance between United States to France by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between United States and France by air is around 5,864 Kilometres (3,643 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and Paris-Orly Airport (ORY).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

614kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from United States 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 United States to France?

Accepted Answer

166kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from United States 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
French Bee	1-2 times a week	Airbus A350-900
La Compagnie	2-4 times a week	Airbus A321
United Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 767-300+2 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
FedExFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 767-300 Freighter
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-8
Air France	2-4 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 767-400
JetBlue Airways	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321neo
Iberia	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-200+3 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Road Feeder Service+2 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
RTWPAN / NASP	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, Marfret
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
AL2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, Yang Ming
AL3 → ECX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
NEUATL1 → CANADA EXPRESS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AL3 → ECX-X	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
AL3 → WWA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
NEUATL1 → NWC to SAEC - String I	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NEUATL1 → MSC - NWC to SAEC - String I-X	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
TA1 / NEUATL1 → AE55 / Griffin	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, MSC
TA1 / NEUATL1 → TA2 / NEUATL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, MSC
NEUATL1 → Israel Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AL3 →	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
NEUATL1 → IPAK	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AL3 → NEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
NEUATL1 → AES	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NEUATL1 → NWC MOR WAF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AL3 → FE9	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
AL3 → IO3 / IO2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, ONE
NEUATL1 → NWC-CAN-WAF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AL3 → FP1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, Yang Ming
AL3 →	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE

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United States to France By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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United States to France by Air freight

Quickest air route

Newark Liberty International Airport to Paris-Orly Airport

Cargo flights

Newark Liberty International Airport to Charles de Gaulle International Airport

Most frequent

John F Kennedy International Airport to Charles de Gaulle International Airport

United States to France by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Philadelphia to Dunkerque

Cargo flights

Norfolk to Le Havre

Most frequent

Houston to Le Havre

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