Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Glasgow and Anchorage is 78 days 19h. Ships depart from London Gateway Port (GBLGP) and arrive at Anchorage (USANC) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Glasgow and Anchorage?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from London Gateway Port (GBLGP) and arrive into Anchorage (USANC) around 78 days 19h later. These services are operated by MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Glasgow to Anchorage takes around 21h 27m. Flights depart from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and arrive at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Glasgow and Anchorage?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by United Airlines and Delta Air Lines and the typical transit time is around 21h 27m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Glasgow and Anchorage. Cargo flights depart from Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) and arrive at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) with departures 1-2 times a day and a average flight time of around 1 day 2h. Air China, China Southern Airlines and Air China operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Glasgow to Anchorage by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Glasgow and Anchorage by cargo ship is 21,997 Nautical Miles (40,738 Kilometres / 25,313 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between London Gateway Port (GBLGP) and Anchorage (USANC).

Question 7

What is the distance between Glasgow to Anchorage by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Glasgow and Anchorage by air is around 19,687 Kilometres (12,233 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Glasgow International Airport (GLA) and Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

2.58t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Glasgow to Anchorage. 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 Glasgow to Anchorage?

Accepted Answer

1.21t CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Glasgow to Anchorage. 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
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 757-200+1 others
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 767-300 (winglets)
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Emirates	Every 1-2 weeks	Airbus A380-800+2 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Air ChinaFreighter	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330 Freighter+1 others
China Southern AirlinesFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777 Freighter
Air ChinaFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777 Freighter
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
FE5 / Lion → FP2 / Griffin → ALASKA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, HMM, ONE, Yang Ming, TOTE
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Glasgow to Anchorage By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Glasgow to Anchorage by Air freight

Quickest air route

Edinburgh Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport

Closest airports

Glasgow International Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport

Cargo flights

Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport

Glasgow to Anchorage by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

London Gateway Port to Anchorage

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