How long does it take to ship a container from Chengdu to Glasgow by sea?

The shortest shipping time by sea between Chengdu and Glasgow is 34 days 18h. Ships depart from Yantian (CNYTN) and arrive at London Gateway Port (GBLGP) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

How regularly do container ships travel between Chengdu and Glasgow?

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Yantian (CNYTN) and arrive into London Gateway Port (GBLGP) around 34 days 18h later. These services are operated by Maersk and Hapag-Lloyd.

How long does it take to send cargo from Chengdu to Glasgow by air freight?

The quickest flight from Chengdu to Glasgow takes around 22h 16m. Flights depart from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and arrive at Edinburgh Airport (EDI).

How often do planes fly between Chengdu and Glasgow?

Scheduled flights between Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Qatar Airways and the typical transit time is around 22h 16m.

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Chengdu and Glasgow?

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Chengdu and Glasgow. There are regular passenger aircraft however and they might be able to accommodate your cargo depending on its dimensions and weight.

What is the distance between Chengdu to Glasgow by ship?

The distance between Chengdu and Glasgow by cargo ship is 13,438 Nautical Miles (24,887 Kilometres / 15,464 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Nansha (CNNSA) and London Gateway Port (GBLGP).

What is the distance between Chengdu to Glasgow by air?

The distance between Chengdu and Glasgow by air is around 10,741 Kilometres (6,674 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI).

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Chengdu to Glasgow by sea?

1.08t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Chengdu to Glasgow. 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 Chengdu to Glasgow?

613kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Chengdu to Glasgow. 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

22h 16m, 2-4 times a week

613kg CO₂e

Container Ship

34 days 18h, 1-2 times a week

910kg CO₂e

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Chengdu to Glasgow by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Chengdu to Glasgow by plane will take about 22h 16m and departs from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) and arrives into Edinburgh Airport (EDI). There are flights departing 2-4 times a week on this route. Qatar Airways is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing 2-4 times a week.

Quickest air route

Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Edinburgh Airport

Departs from

TFU

Departs from

EDI

22h 16m: 2-4 times a week

10,741 km
6,674 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

613kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Qatar Airways	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-300+2 others
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Chengdu to Glasgow by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Chengdu to Glasgow by ship will take about 34 days 18h and departs from Yantian (CNYTN) and arrives into London Gateway Port (GBLGP). There are vessels departing 1-2 times a week on this route. Maersk is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Yantian to London Gateway Port

Port of loading

CNYTN

Port of loading

GBLGP

34 days 18h: 1-2 times a week

24,859 km
15,446 mi.

Direct
1 stop

Estimated emissions

910kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NE4 / AE5	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
NE2 / AE1	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
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Closest seaports

Nansha to London Gateway Port

Port of loading

CNNSA

Port of loading

GBLGP

37 days 5h: Every 1-2 weeks

24,887 km
15,464 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

1.08t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
SH2 → AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
IA7 → AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
AWA / FEW6 → NE4 / AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
SH3 → AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
MASHARIKI / COSCO - EAX1 \| ML - MASHARIKI \| OOCL - EAX1 → NE4 / AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
SH2 → AE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
IA7 → AE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
AWA / FEW6 → NE3 / AE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
SH3 → AE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
FEW3 → AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
CPF / NP1 → NE4 / AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
Shikra → AES	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
KILIMA / CMA - KILIMA → NEWMO	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ANL, CMA CGM
CPF / NP1 → NE3 / AE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
US4 / TP16 → NE4 / AE5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
CSTAR - FEM1 \| CUL - AM1 \| MARSA - FEM1 \| UNIG - UGL → SLB	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Britannia → AES	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
SA2 / SAS → SAX / SRX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Hapag-Lloyd
SA2 / SAS → SAX / SRX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Hapag-Lloyd
AFL → NWC To WAF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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Cargo flights

Shekou to Southampton

Port of loading

CNSHK

Port of loading

GBSOU

36 days 22h: Every 1-2 weeks

24,491 km
15,218 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

1.23t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
FIL → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM
JSM3 → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
MD1 / Panther → FP2 / Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, HMM, MSC, ONE
SA5 → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
FIM / IOM → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE
KME / AG1 → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
CPX → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
CCX → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
SAS → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
New Falcon → Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Ingwe / MSC - Ingwe → FP2 / Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, MSC
ALX - AIX \| CMA - AS1 \| COSCO - AS1 \| CSTAR - CWX2 \| GSL - CI4 \| OOCL - CPX3 \| RCL - RNI5 \| SILMAR - CWX2 \| ZIM - CI4 → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
FL2 / SX2 → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE
CIP → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
CMX / AG3 → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE
Shapla → Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
PS3 / PMR - PS3 \|\| HMM - PS3 \| ONE - PS3 \| YML - PS3 → FP2 / Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, ONE, MSC, HMM
MP2 / Lynx / MS2 → FP2 / Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE, Yang Ming, MSC
Carioca → Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MD3 / Tiger → FP2 / Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
Ipanema / SX1 → Griffin / FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, MSC
JTS → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
AFL → Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Bayan Ko → Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Orchid → Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
KCS / KCX → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Yang Ming
MD1 → LEX / NEL	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, ONE
KCS2 → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
FE6 / Swan → FP2 / Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, HMM, ONE, Yang Ming

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Most frequent

Yantian to Felixstowe

Port of loading

CNYTN

Port of loading

GBFXT

35 days 11h: Every 1-2 days

24,749 km
15,378 mi.

Direct
1 stop

Estimated emissions

1.01t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
FAL5 / AEU1 / NE1 / LL1	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen
Albatros	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
FAL6 / AEU5 / CEM / LL6	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
Britannia	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
FE4 / Silk	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Yang Ming, HMM, MSC

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Ocean routes from Chengdu to Glasgow

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Chengdu to Glasgow by Air freight

Quickest air route

Chengdu Tianfu International Airport to Edinburgh Airport

Chengdu to Glasgow by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Yantian to London Gateway Port

Closest seaports

Nansha to London Gateway Port

Cargo flights

Shekou to Southampton

Most frequent

Yantian to Felixstowe

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