Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between United States and Spain is 10 days 1h. Ships depart from Charleston (USCHS) and arrive at Malaga (ESAGP) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Charleston (USCHS) and arrive into Malaga (ESAGP) around 10 days 1h later. These services are operated by MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

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).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between United States and Spain?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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 27m. FedEx operates  on this route.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between United States and Spain by cargo ship is 3,704 Nautical Miles (6,860 Kilometres / 4,262 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Charleston (USCHS) and Malaga (ESAGP).

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

489kg 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.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

272kg 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.

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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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
FedExFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 767-300 Freighter+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-200 / 200ER
Iberia	1-2 times a day	Airbus A330-200
Air Europa	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+1 others
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300
Royal Air Maroc	Daily	Boeing 787-9+4 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MEDUSEC	Direct	1-2 times a week	MSC
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
TUX / EMA	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, CMA CGM, ONE, X-Press Feeders
AMERIGO / MENA / AT4 / ATM / AL6 / ZCI	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, CMA CGM, ONE, COSCO, Yang Ming, ZIM
UMXAPL → REDEX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
UMXAPL - X → REDEX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
MECL1 → Ecumed	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
UMXAPL → EURAF1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
MECL1 - X → Ecumed	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
UMXAPL - X → EURAF1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
UMXAPL →	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
MECL1 → E07	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
MECL1 → E14	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
UMXAPL / MECL1 → SIRIUS / Neo Bossa Nova	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, CMA CGM
UMXAPL - X →	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
MECL1 - X → E07	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
MECL1 - X → E14	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
MECL1 → Jeddah 1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
UMXAPL → EURAF5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
UMXAPL - X / MECL1 - X → SIRIUS / Neo Bossa Nova	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, CMA CGM
MECL1 - X → Jeddah 1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
UMXAPL - X → EURAF5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
MECL1 → WAF6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
MECL1 - X → WAF6	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
MECL1 → E04	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
MECL1 - X → E04	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
UMXAPL → AGAPOME	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
UMXAPL - X → AGAPOME	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
MECL1 → E19	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
MECL1 - X → E19	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
TNE → WM1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
TNE → WM3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
TNE → JD1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
TNE → MFS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
TNE → MB2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd

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

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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 Malaga

Cargo flights

Norfolk to Algeciras

Most frequent

Savannah to Valencia

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