Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Glasgow and San Diego is 36 days 11h. Ships depart from London Gateway Port (GBLGP) and arrive at Los Angeles (USLAX) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Glasgow and San Diego?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from London Gateway Port (GBLGP) and arrive into Los Angeles (USLAX) around 36 days 11h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Glasgow to San Diego takes around 17h 25m. Flights depart from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and arrive at San Diego International Airport (SAN).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Glasgow and San Diego?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) depart every 4-6 weeks. These flights are serviced by WestJet, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Lufthansa, United Airlines and United Airlines and the typical transit time is around 17h 25m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Glasgow and San Diego by cargo ship is 8,790 Nautical Miles (16,278 Kilometres / 10,115 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between London Gateway Port (GBLGP) and Los Angeles (USLAX).

Question 7

What is the distance between Glasgow to San Diego by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Glasgow and San Diego by air is around 9,740 Kilometres (6,052 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Glasgow International Airport (GLA) and San Diego International Airport (SAN).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.89t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Glasgow to San Diego. 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 San Diego?

Accepted Answer

483kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Glasgow to San Diego. 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
WestJet	Every 4-6 weeks	Boeing 787-9+3 others
Delta Air Lines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 767-300 (winglets)+1 others
United Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 757-200+2 others
Delta Air Lines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 767-300 (winglets)+2 others
Lufthansa	Every 2-4 weeks	Airbus A319+1 others
United Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 757-200+3 others
United Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 757-200+2 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
KLM	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)+3 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NEFWI → CALFB	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
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