Ocean Freight: Houston → JNPT
USHOU → INNSA
The Houston → JNPT trade lane connects Houston, United States with JNPT, India, a sea distance of roughly 9,757 nautical miles. Direct services typically take 28–41 days port to port, depending on the carrier, the rotation and whether the box is transshipped at a hub. Use ShipScanner's live schedule search to find actual sailings, cut-offs and the fastest routing for your cargo.
- Origin
- Houston (USHOU)
- Destination
- JNPT (INNSA)
- Transit (est.)
- 28–41 days
- Sea distance
- ~9,757 nm
- Trade
- North America → South Asia
The U.S. Gulf Coast's largest container port and the hub for energy and petrochemical exports.
India's largest container port (Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust), serving the Mumbai industrial region.
Carriers operating this corridor
Major ocean carriers with services on the North America → South Asia trade. Compare their schedules and transit times in one search.
Frequently asked questions
How long does shipping from Houston to JNPT take? +
Ocean transit from Houston to JNPT typically takes 28–41 days port to port. Direct services sit at the lower end; routings with a transshipment take longer. Search live schedules for exact dates.
What is the sea distance from Houston to JNPT? +
The approximate sea distance is 9,757 nautical miles. Actual sailed distance varies with the vessel's rotation and any transshipment calls.
Which carriers ship from Houston to JNPT? +
Major ocean carriers including Maersk, MSC, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE and COSCO operate services on the North America → South Asia trade. ShipScanner aggregates their schedules so you can compare transit time and frequency.
How can I track a container from Houston to JNPT? +
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