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

The shortest shipping time by sea between United States and Spain is 12 days 19h. Ships depart from Charleston (USCHS) and arrive at Valencia (ESVLC) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

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

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Charleston (USCHS) and arrive into Valencia (ESVLC) around 12 days 19h later. These services are operated by MSC and MSC.

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

The quickest flight from United States to Spain takes around 6h 53m. Flights depart from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and arrive at Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD).

How often do planes fly between United States and Spain?

Scheduled flights between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by American Airlines, American Airlines and United Airlines and the typical transit time is around 6h 53m.

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

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between United States and Spain. Cargo flights depart from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and arrive at Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport (BCN) with departures Every 1-2 weeks and a average flight time of around 7h 33m. FedEx operates on this route.

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

The distance between United States and Spain by cargo ship is 4,035 Nautical Miles (7,473 Kilometres / 4,643 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Charleston (USCHS) and Valencia (ESVLC).

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

The distance between United States and Spain by air is around 5,918 Kilometres (3,677 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD).

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

538kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from United States to Spain. 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.

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from United States to Spain?

239kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from United States to Spain. 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.

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Air Freight

6h 53m, Every 1-2 days

239kg CO₂e

Container Ship

12 days 19h, 1-2 times a week

538kg CO₂e

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United States to Spain by Air freight

The quickest way to get from United States to Spain by plane will take about 6h 53m and departs from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) and arrives into Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport (MAD). There are flights departing every 1-2 days on this route. American Airlines is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing every 1-2 days.

Quickest air route

Philadelphia International Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport

Departs from

PHL

Departs from

MAD

6h 53m: Every 1-2 days

5,918 km
3,677 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

239kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-8
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Road Feeder Service+1 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Road Feeder Service+1 others
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Cargo flights

Newark Liberty International Airport to Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport

Departs from

EWR

Departs from

BCN

7h 33m: Every 1-2 days

6,184 km
3,842 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

386kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
FedExFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 767-300 Freighter+1 others
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Most frequent

John F Kennedy International Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport

Departs from

JFK

Departs from

MAD

6h 56m: 2-4 times a day

5,769 km
3,585 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

233kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-8
Iberia	1-2 times a day	Airbus A330-200+1 others
Air Europa	N/A
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 767-400
Brussels Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300+3 others

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United States to Spain by Container ship

The quickest way to get from United States to Spain by ship will take about 12 days 19h and departs from Charleston (USCHS) and arrives into Valencia (ESVLC). There are vessels departing 1-2 times a week on this route. MSC is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Charleston to Valencia

Port of loading

USCHS

Port of loading

ESVLC

12 days 19h: 1-2 times a week

7,473 km
4,643 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

538kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MEDUSEC	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
TA5 / MEDUSEC	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, Maersk
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Cargo flights

Norfolk to Algeciras

Port of loading

USORF

Port of loading

ESALG

17 days 15h: Every 1-2 weeks

7,771 km
4,829 mi.

Direct
1 stop

Estimated emissions

708kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
TUX / EMA	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, ONE, OOCL
AMERIGO / MENA / AT4 / ATM / AL6 / ZCI	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	OOCL, CMA CGM, COSCO, ONE, Yang Ming, ZIM
AMERXL / NEWS → MEDCARIB / GCO	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
MECL1 → Ecumed	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
MECL1 - X → Ecumed	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Maersk
UMXAPL → EURAF1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
UMXAPL - X → EURAF1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
MECL1 → WAF7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
MECL1 - X → WAF7	Transshipment	N/A	Maersk
MECL1 → AE35/ME35	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
MECL1 - X → AE35/ME35	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
UMXAPL / MECL1 → SIRIUS / Neo Bossa Nova	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, CMA CGM
UMXAPL - X / MECL1 - X → SIRIUS / Neo Bossa Nova	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, CMA CGM
MECL1 → WAF6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
MECL1 → Jeddah 1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
MECL1 - X → WAF6	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Maersk
MECL1 - X → Jeddah 1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
UMX / UMXAPL / MECL1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, APL, CMA CGM
UMXAPL → EURAF5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
UMX - X / UMXAPL - X / MECL1 - X → UMX / UMXAPL / MECL1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, APL, CMA CGM
UMXAPL - X → EURAF5	Transshipment	N/A	CMA CGM
MECL1 → ME2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
MECL1 - X → ME2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
MECL1 → AE10	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
MECL1 - X → AE10	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
UMXAPL → AGAPOME	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
UMXAPL - X → AGAPOME	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
UMXAPL → REDEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
UMXAPL - X → REDEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
TNE → TEX → WM3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
TNE → TEX → JD1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd

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Most frequent

Norfolk to Valencia

Port of loading

USORF

Port of loading

ESVLC

17 days 3h: 2-4 times a week

8,374 km
5,203 mi.

Direct
1 stop

Estimated emissions

730kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
AL7 / ZCA	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM, Hapag-Lloyd
AL7 / ZCA	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	ZIM, Hapag-Lloyd
MEDUSEC	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MECL1 →	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
MECL1 - X →	Transshipment	N/A	Maersk
MECL1 → L75	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
MECL1 - X → L75	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
MECL1 → ME11	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
MECL1 - X → ME11	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
MECL1 → TA5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
MECL1 - X → TA5	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Maersk
MECL1 → AE11	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
MECL1 - X → AE11	Transshipment	N/A	Maersk
MECL1 → TA11	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
MECL1 - X → TA11	Transshipment	N/A	Maersk
UMXAPL → BSMAR	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
UMXAPL - X → BSMAR	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	CMA CGM

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Ocean routes from United States to Spain

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United States to Spain by Air freight

Quickest air route

Philadelphia International Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport

Cargo flights

Newark Liberty International Airport to Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport

Most frequent

John F Kennedy International Airport to Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport

United States to Spain by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Charleston to Valencia

Cargo flights

Norfolk to Algeciras

Most frequent

Norfolk to Valencia

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