Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from Edinburgh to Sydney by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Edinburgh and Sydney is 57 days 17h. Ships depart from Greenock (GBGRK) and arrive at Sydney (AUSYD) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Edinburgh and Sydney?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Greenock (GBGRK) and arrive into Sydney (AUSYD) around 57 days 17h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM, MSC and CMA CGM.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from Edinburgh to Sydney by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Edinburgh to Sydney takes around 1 day 3h. Flights depart from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and arrive at Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Edinburgh and Sydney?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) depart 1-2 times a day. These flights are serviced by Qatar Airways, Emirates, British Airways, Turkish Airlines and Air Canada and the typical transit time is around 1 day 3h.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Edinburgh and Sydney?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Edinburgh and Sydney. Cargo flights depart from Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) and arrive at Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) with departures 2-4 times a week and a average flight time of around 1 day 3h. China Southern Airlines operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Edinburgh to Sydney by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Edinburgh and Sydney by cargo ship is 14,915 Nautical Miles (27,623 Kilometres / 17,164 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Grangemouth (GBGRG) and Sydney (AUSYD).

Question 7

What is the distance between Edinburgh to Sydney by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Edinburgh and Sydney by air is around 17,942 Kilometres (11,149 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Edinburgh to Sydney by sea?

Accepted Answer

2.14t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Edinburgh to Sydney. 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 Edinburgh to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

942kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Edinburgh to Sydney. 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
Qatar Airways	1-2 times a day	Boeing 787-9+3 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+2 others
British Airways	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320neo+4 others
Turkish Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321neo+3 others
Air Canada	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
China Southern AirlinesFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777 Freighter+3 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NWUK1 → RTWPAN / PAD	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
NWC To/From UK West Coast and Spain Portugal → AES	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
ISX → NEWMO	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
DUNRO → RTWPAN / PAD	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
Antwerp To/From Grangemouth → AES	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
DUNRO → NEWMO	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
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Edinburgh to Sydney By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Edinburgh to Sydney by Air freight

Quickest air route

Edinburgh Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport

Cargo flights

Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport

Edinburgh to Sydney by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Greenock to Sydney

Closest seaports

Grangemouth to Sydney

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