Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Glasgow and Guangzhou is 53 days 20h. Ships depart from Greenock (GBGRK) and arrive at Yantian (CNYTN) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Glasgow and Guangzhou?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Greenock (GBGRK) and arrive into Yantian (CNYTN) around 53 days 20h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM, CMA CGM and MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Glasgow to Guangzhou takes around 11h 40m. Flights depart from Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) and arrive at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Glasgow and Guangzhou?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) depart 1-2 times a day. These flights are serviced by China Southern Airlines and Air China and the typical transit time is around 11h 40m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Glasgow and Guangzhou. Cargo flights depart from Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) and arrive at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN) with departures 1-2 times a day and a average flight time of around 11h 40m. China Southern Airlines and Air China operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Glasgow to Guangzhou by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Glasgow and Guangzhou by cargo ship is 17,571 Nautical Miles (32,541 Kilometres / 20,220 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Grangemouth (GBGRG) and Nansha (CNNSA).

Question 7

What is the distance between Glasgow to Guangzhou by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Glasgow and Guangzhou by air is around 11,681 Kilometres (7,258 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Glasgow International Airport (GLA) and Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

3.17t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Glasgow to Guangzhou. 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 Guangzhou?

Accepted Answer

763kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Glasgow to Guangzhou. 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
China Southern AirlinesFreighter	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777 Freighter
Air ChinaFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777 Freighter
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A380-800+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
ISX → FAL3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
ISX → FAL8	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
NWC To/From UK West Coast and Spain Portugal → Lion	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Antwerp To/From Grangemouth → Britannia	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
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Glasgow to Guangzhou By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Glasgow to Guangzhou by Air freight

Quickest air route

Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

Closest airports

Glasgow International Airport to Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport

Glasgow to Guangzhou by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Greenock to Yantian

Closest seaports

Grangemouth to Nansha

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