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 43 days 10h. Ships depart from Grangemouth (GBGRG) 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 Grangemouth (GBGRG) and arrive into Port Klang (MYPKG) around 43 days 10h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM and MSC.

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 19h 56m. 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 KLM and Emirates and the typical transit time is around 19h 56m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Glasgow and Kuala Lumpur. Cargo flights depart from Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) and arrive at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) with departures 2-4 times a week and a average flight time of around 21h 52m. Cargolux operates  on this route.

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 13,054 Nautical Miles (24,177 Kilometres / 15,023 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 10,967 Kilometres (6,815 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

1.37t 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

529kg 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
KLM	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)+4 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
CargoluxFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 747-400 Freighter
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Qatar Airways	1-2 times a day	Boeing 787-8+3 others
Turkish Airlines	1-2 times a day	Airbus A321neo+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
SCX → FAL3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
ECUKS2 / NIS → FAL3 / AEU6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
ECUKS2 / NIS → FAL7 / AEU7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
Antwerp To/From Grangemouth → Britannia	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
ISX → FAL3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
NWUK1/SCUK/NWUK3 → FAL7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
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Glasgow to Kuala Lumpur By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Glasgow to Kuala Lumpur by Air freight

Quickest air route

Glasgow International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport

Cargo flights

Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport

Most frequent

Edinburgh Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport

Glasgow to Kuala Lumpur by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Grangemouth to Port Klang

Closest seaports

Greenock to Port Klang

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