Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Glasgow and Lyon is 18 days 1h. Ships depart from Greenock (GBGRK) and arrive at Marseille (FRMRS) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Glasgow and Lyon?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from Greenock (GBGRK) and arrive into Marseille (FRMRS) around 18 days 1h later. These services are operated by MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Glasgow to Lyon takes around 9hrs. Flights depart from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) and arrive at Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Glasgow and Lyon?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Glasgow International Airport (GLA) and Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS) depart 1-2 times a day. These flights are serviced by KLM, British Airways, Aer Lingus, Aer Lingus and Lufthansa and the typical transit time is around 9hrs.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Glasgow and Lyon. 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 Lyon by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Glasgow and Lyon by cargo ship is 3,040 Nautical Miles (5,630 Kilometres / 3,498 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Greenock (GBGRK) and Marseille (FRMRS).

Question 7

What is the distance between Glasgow to Lyon by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Glasgow and Lyon by air is around 1,452 Kilometres (902 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Glasgow International Airport (GLA) and Lyon Saint-Exupéry Airport (LYS).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

421kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Glasgow to Lyon. 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 Lyon?

Accepted Answer

177kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Glasgow to Lyon. 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	1-2 times a day	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)+3 others
British Airways	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320
Aer Lingus	Daily	ATR 72+1 others
Aer Lingus	2-4 times a week	ATR 72
Lufthansa	Daily	Airbus A319+4 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NWC To/From UK West Coast and Spain Portugal → AES	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
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