Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Ecuador to United Kingdom by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Ecuador and United Kingdom is 15 days 9h. Ships depart from Guayaquil (ECGYE) and arrive at Dover (GBDVR) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Ecuador and United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Guayaquil (ECGYE) and arrive into Dover (GBDVR) around 15 days 9h later. These services are operated by Seatrade.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Ecuador to United Kingdom by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Ecuador to United Kingdom takes around 17h 47m. Flights depart from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) and arrive at London Heathrow Airport (LHR).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Ecuador and United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Avianca, Iberia, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and Air Canada and the typical transit time is around 17h 47m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Ecuador and United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Ecuador and United Kingdom. Cargo flights depart from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) and arrive at East Midlands Airport (EMA) with departures 1-2 times a week and a average flight time of around 24hrs. UPS Airlines operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Ecuador to United Kingdom by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Ecuador and United Kingdom by cargo ship is 5,925 Nautical Miles (10,972 Kilometres / 6,818 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Guayaquil (ECGYE) and Dover (GBDVR).

Question 7

What is the distance between Ecuador to United Kingdom by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Ecuador and United Kingdom by air is around 9,197 Kilometres (5,715 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.35t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Ecuador to United Kingdom. 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 Ecuador to United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

561kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Ecuador to United Kingdom. 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
Avianca	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320+2 others
Iberia	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+3 others
American Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737MAX 8+1 others
Delta Air Lines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 767-300 (winglets)+2 others
United Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737MAX 8+1 others
Air Canada	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 767 Freighter+4 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
UPS AirlinesFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 767-300 Freighter+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
RAYO / SEAT - RAYO	Direct	1-2 times a week	Seatrade, Africa Express
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Ecuador to United Kingdom by Air freight

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Mariscal Sucre International Airport to London Heathrow Airport

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Mariscal Sucre International Airport to East Midlands Airport

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Guayaquil to Dover

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