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

The shortest shipping time by sea between United States and France is 12 days 11h. Ships depart from Philadelphia (USPHL) and arrive at Dunkerque (FRDKK) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

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

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Philadelphia (USPHL) and arrive into Dunkerque (FRDKK) around 12 days 11h later. These services are operated by Marfret, Marfret and CMA CGM.

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

The quickest flight from United States to France takes around 6h 29m. Flights depart from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and arrive at Paris-Orly Airport (ORY).

How often do planes fly between United States and France?

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 29m.

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

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 Every 1-2 weeks and a average flight time of around 6h 32m. FedEx operates on this route.

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

The distance between United States and France by cargo ship is 3,457 Nautical Miles (6,403 Kilometres / 3,979 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Philadelphia (USPHL) and Dunkerque (FRDKK).

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

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).

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

482kg 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.

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

240kg 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.

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

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Air Freight

6h 29m, Every 1-2 days

240kg CO₂e

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12 days 11h, 1-2 times a week

482kg CO₂e

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United States to France by Air freight

The quickest way to get from United States to France by plane will take about 6h 29m and departs from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and arrives into Paris-Orly Airport (ORY). There are flights departing every 1-2 days on this route. French Bee is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing 1-2 times a week.

Quickest air route

Newark Liberty International Airport to Paris-Orly Airport

Departs from

EWR

Departs from

ORY

6h 29m: Every 1-2 days

5,864 km
3,643 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

240kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
French Bee	1-2 times a week	Airbus A350-900
La Compagnie	2-4 times a week	Airbus A321neo
United Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 767-300+2 others
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Cargo flights

Newark Liberty International Airport to Charles de Gaulle International Airport

Departs from

EWR

Departs from

CDG

6h 32m: 2-4 times a day

5,863 km
3,643 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

412kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

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

John F Kennedy International Airport to Charles de Gaulle International Airport

Departs from

JFK

Departs from

CDG

7h 19m: Every few hours

5,840 km
3,629 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

348kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Air France	Every few hours	Airbus A350-900+2 others
American Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-200 / 200ER
JetBlue Airways	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321neo
Delta Air Lines	2-4 times a day	Airbus A330-300+1 others

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United States to France by Container ship

The quickest way to get from United States to France by ship will take about 12 days 11h and departs from Philadelphia (USPHL) and arrives into Dunkerque (FRDKK). There are vessels departing 1-2 times a week on this route. Marfret is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Philadelphia to Dunkerque

Port of loading

USPHL

Port of loading

FRDKK

12 days 11h: 1-2 times a week

6,403 km
3,979 mi.

Direct
1 stop

Estimated emissions

482kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
RTWPAN / PAD / NASP	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Marfret, CMA CGM
RTWPAN / PAD / NASP	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Marfret, CMA CGM
RTWPAN / PAD → PCRFXL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
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Cargo flights

Norfolk to Le Havre

Port of loading

USORF

Port of loading

FRLEH

26 days 21h: 1-2 times a week

10,123 km
6,290 mi.

Direct
6 stops

Estimated emissions

859kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NEUSEC 2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
LIBERTY / TAE / AT1 / ATE1 / AL2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, CMA CGM, Evergreen, COSCO, OOCL, Yang Ming
AL2 → MSC - IPAK \| SCI - IPAK \| WEC - NWC-KAP/DJI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
AL3 → MSC - IPAK \| SCI - IPAK \| WEC - NWC-KAP/DJI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
AL2 / TA1 → WWA / HL - WWA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
AL3 → ECX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
AL3 / TA2 → WWA / HL - WWA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
AL2 → ECX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
AL3 / TA2 → BFS / E06	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
AL3 / TA2 → MB2 / E19	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
AL2 / TA1 → MB2 / E19	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
AL2 / TA1 → BFS / E06	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
AL2 → AT1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
AL3 → AT1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
Dragon → NEUSEC 2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
INDUSA → NEUSEC 2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
TUX → RTWPAN / PAD	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
MANB → RTWPAN / PAD	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
CJX → RTWPAN / PAD	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
AMERIGO → RTWPAN / PAD	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
TUX → RTWPAN / PAD	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
INDAMEX → RTWPAN / PAD	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
MANB → RTWPAN / PAD	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
TUX / EMA → LIBERTY / TAE / AT1 / ATE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, OOCL, COSCO, CMA CGM
IPE2 / WIN → TAE / AT1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, COSCO
EC1 → AT1 / AL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Yang Ming
CJX / SEA2 & AWE5 / PE1 / SEAP → LIBERTY / TAE / ATE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
AMERIGO / MENA / AT4 / WMA / AL6 → LIBERTY / TAE / AT1 / ATE1 / AL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, OOCL, CMA CGM, COSCO, Yang Ming
MANB / AWE2 / NUE2 / ECX2 → LIBERTY / TAE / ATE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, CMA CGM, Evergreen
INDAMEX / IPE / IEX → LIBERTY / TAE / ATE1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
EC3 → AT1 / AL2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE, Yang Ming

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Most frequent

Savannah to Le Havre

Port of loading

USSAV

Port of loading

FRLEH

17 days: 2-4 times a week

7,924 km
4,924 mi.

Direct
3 stops

Estimated emissions

596kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
RTWPAN / PAD / NASP	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Marfret, CMA CGM
RTWPAN / PAD / NASP	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Marfret, CMA CGM
NEUSEC 2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
LIBERTY / TAE / AT1 / ATE1 / AL2	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, CMA CGM, Evergreen, COSCO, OOCL, Yang Ming
LIBERTY / TAE / AT1 / ATE1 / AL2 → CALFB / ELSA / AL5 / ATW	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL, Yang Ming
AL6 / TA12 → MB2 / E19	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
AL6 / TA12 → MB2 / E19	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
LIBERTY / TAE / ATE1 → EPIC / EPIC3 / IP1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, CMA CGM, COSCO
LIBERTY / TAE / ATE1 → FAL1 / AEU2 / LL4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, CMA CGM, Evergreen, COSCO
EMUSA → Israel Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
SAX / AWE4 / ECX1 → LIBERTY / TAE / ATE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, CMA CGM, Evergreen
VESPUCCI / AWE1 / NUE / ECC2 → LIBERTY / TAE / ATE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
EC2 → AT1 / AL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Yang Ming
INDAMEX / IPE / IEX → LIBERTY / TAE / ATE1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
EC3 → AT1 / AL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Yang Ming
CJX / SEA2 & AWE5 / PE1 / SEAP → LIBERTY / TAE / ATE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
AL6 → ECX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
Emerald → NEUSEC 2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
EMUSA → NWC to/from Turkiye - Main Service	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
TWS / AWE3 / AUE / ECC1 → LIBERTY / TAE / ATE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
RTWPAN / PAD → PCRFXL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM

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Ocean routes from United States to France

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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

Savannah to Le Havre

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