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 42 days 1h. Ships depart from Greenock (GBGRK) and arrive at Port Klang (MYPKG) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Greenock (GBGRK) and arrive into Port Klang (MYPKG) around 42 days 1h 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 20h 10m. Flights depart from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) 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 Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) depart 1-2 times a day. These flights are serviced by Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines and the typical transit time is around 20h 10m.

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 12,454 Nautical Miles (23,066 Kilometres / 14,332 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 11,403 Kilometres (7,085 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

1.13t CO₂e (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

891kg CO₂e (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	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Qatar Airways	1-2 times a day	Boeing 787-9+3 others
Turkish Airlines	1-2 times a day	Airbus A321neo+1 others
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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 → FAL7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
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