Ocean Freight: JNPT → Houston
INNSA → USHOU
The JNPT → Houston trade lane connects JNPT, India with Houston, United States, 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
- JNPT (INNSA)
- Destination
- Houston (USHOU)
- Transit (est.)
- 28–41 days
- Sea distance
- ~9,757 nm
- Trade
- South Asia → North America
India's largest container port (Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust), serving the Mumbai industrial region.
The U.S. Gulf Coast's largest container port and the hub for energy and petrochemical exports.
Carriers operating this corridor
Major ocean carriers with services on the South Asia → North America trade. Compare their schedules and transit times in one search.
Frequently asked questions
How long does shipping from JNPT to Houston take? +
Ocean transit from JNPT to Houston 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 JNPT to Houston? +
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 JNPT to Houston? +
Major ocean carriers including Maersk, MSC, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE and COSCO operate services on the South Asia → North America trade. ShipScanner aggregates their schedules so you can compare transit time and frequency.
How can I track a container from JNPT to Houston? +
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