Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Glasgow and Kuala Lumpur is 38 days 15h. Ships depart from Greenock (GBGRK) and arrive at Port Klang (MYPKG) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Glasgow and Kuala Lumpur?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Greenock (GBGRK) and arrive into Port Klang (MYPKG) around 38 days 15h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Glasgow to Kuala Lumpur takes around 1 day 21h. Flights depart from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) and arrive at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Glasgow and Kuala Lumpur?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Glasgow International Airport (GLA) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Emirates and the typical transit time is around 1 day 21h.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Glasgow and Kuala Lumpur. There are regular passenger aircraft however and they might be able to accommodate your cargo depending on its dimensions and weight.

Question 6

What is the distance between Glasgow to Kuala Lumpur by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Glasgow and Kuala Lumpur by cargo ship is 9,059 Nautical Miles (16,777 Kilometres / 10,425 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Greenock (GBGRK) and Port Klang (MYPKG).

Question 7

What is the distance between Glasgow to Kuala Lumpur by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Glasgow and Kuala Lumpur by air is around 11,471 Kilometres (7,128 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Glasgow International Airport (GLA) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.14t CO₂ (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Glasgow to Kuala Lumpur. 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 Kuala Lumpur?

Accepted Answer

684kg CO₂ (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Glasgow to Kuala Lumpur. 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	Departs	Aircraft types
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A380-800+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Aircraft types
Qatar Airways	1-2 times a day	Airbus A350-900+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
CMA CGM	Every 2-4 weeks	HEINRICH EHLER+4 others
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