Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Glasgow and Chongqing is 53 days 4h. Ships depart from Greenock (GBGRK) and arrive at Qinzhou (CNQZH) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Glasgow and Chongqing?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Greenock (GBGRK) and arrive into Qinzhou (CNQZH) around 53 days 4h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM and CMA CGM.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Glasgow to Chongqing takes around 19hrs. Flights depart from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and arrive at Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Glasgow and Chongqing?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Hainan Airlines and Qatar Airways and the typical transit time is around 19hrs.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Glasgow and Chongqing. Cargo flights depart from Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) and arrive at Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG) with departures 2-4 times a week and a average flight time of around 19h 50m. China Southern Airlines operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Glasgow to Chongqing by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Glasgow and Chongqing by cargo ship is 15,217 Nautical Miles (28,181 Kilometres / 17,511 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Greenock (GBGRK) and Qinzhou (CNQZH).

Question 7

What is the distance between Glasgow to Chongqing by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Glasgow and Chongqing by air is around 10,447 Kilometres (6,492 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) and Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport (CKG).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.68t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Glasgow to Chongqing. 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 Chongqing?

Accepted Answer

537kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Glasgow to Chongqing. 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
Hainan Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+5 others
Qatar Airways	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-8+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
China Southern AirlinesFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777 Freighter+3 others
Air China	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777 Freighter+2 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NWUK1/SCUK/NWUK3 → FAL8 → SEASIA10	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
NWUK1/SCUK/NWUK3 → FAL6 → SEASIA10	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
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Glasgow to Chongqing By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Glasgow to Chongqing by Air freight

Quickest air route

Edinburgh Airport to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport

Closest airports

Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Chongqing Jiangbei International Airport

Glasgow to Chongqing by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Greenock to Qinzhou

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