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

The shortest shipping time by sea between Hong Kong and Glasgow is 31 days 19h. Ships depart from Yantian (CNYTN) and arrive at Grangemouth (GBGRG) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

How regularly do container ships travel between Hong Kong and Glasgow?

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Yantian (CNYTN) and arrive into Grangemouth (GBGRG) around 31 days 19h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM and Hapag-Lloyd.

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

The quickest flight from Hong Kong to Glasgow takes around 19h 57m. Flights depart from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and arrive at Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK).

How often do planes fly between Hong Kong and Glasgow?

Scheduled flights between Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Air China and the typical transit time is around 19h 57m.

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

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

What is the distance between Hong Kong to Glasgow by ship?

The distance between Hong Kong and Glasgow by cargo ship is 11,251 Nautical Miles (20,837 Kilometres / 12,948 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Hong Kong (HKHKG) and Greenock (GBGRK).

What is the distance between Hong Kong to Glasgow by air?

The distance between Hong Kong and Glasgow by air is around 10,007 Kilometres (6,218 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and Glasgow International Airport (GLA).

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

1.39t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Hong Kong to Glasgow. 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.

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from Hong Kong to Glasgow?

478kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Hong Kong to Glasgow. 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.

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Hong Kong to Glasgow by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Hong Kong to Glasgow by plane will take about 19h 57m and departs from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and arrives into Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK). There are flights departing 2-4 times a week on this route. Air China is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing 2-4 times a week.

Quickest air route

Hong Kong International Airport to Glasgow Prestwick Airport

Departs from

HKG

Departs from

PIK

19h 57m: 2-4 times a week

10,029 km
6,232 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

576kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Air China	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737MAX 8+3 others
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Closest airports

Hong Kong International Airport to Glasgow International Airport

Departs from

HKG

Departs from

GLA

21h 18m: 2-4 times a week

10,007 km
6,218 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

478kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
KLM	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+3 others
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Most frequent

Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to Glasgow International Airport

Departs from

SZX

Departs from

GLA

21h 58m: Every 1-2 days

11,753 km
7,303 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

831kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
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Air routes from Hong Kong to Glasgow

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Hong Kong to Glasgow by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Hong Kong to Glasgow by ship will take about 31 days 19h and departs from Yantian (CNYTN) and arrives into Grangemouth (GBGRG). There are vessels departing every 1-2 weeks on this route. CMA CGM is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Yantian to Grangemouth

Port of loading

CNYTN

Port of loading

GBGRG

31 days 19h: Every 1-2 weeks

18,935 km
11,766 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

1.05t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
OCR → SCXB1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
OCR → DUNRO	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
OCR → ECUKS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
OCR → SCUK	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
NE2 → IREA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd

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Closest seaports

Hong Kong to Greenock

Port of loading

HKHKG

Port of loading

GBGRK

51 days 20h: Every 2-4 weeks

20,837 km
12,948 mi.

2 transfers
3 stops

Estimated emissions

1.39t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
SEAS1 → FAL3 → NWUK1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
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Most frequent

Hong Kong to Grangemouth

Port of loading

HKHKG

Port of loading

GBGRG

36 days 16h: Every 1-2 weeks

18,965 km
11,785 mi.

2 transfers
No stops

Estimated emissions

1.05t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
SAX → OCR → SCXB1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
FAL7 → OCR → SCXB1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
MEX2 → OCR → SCXB1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
SAX → OCR → DUNRO	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
DAH → OCR → SCXB1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
FAL7 → OCR → DUNRO	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
MEX2 → OCR → DUNRO	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
DAH → OCR → DUNRO	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
SAX → OCR → ECUKS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
FAL7 → OCR → ECUKS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
MEX2 → OCR → ECUKS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
DAH → OCR → ECUKS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
SAX → OCR → SCUK	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
FAL7 → OCR → SCUK	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
MEX2 → OCR → SCUK	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
DAH → OCR → SCUK	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
SEAS1 / ESA → FAL6 / AEU5 → SCXB1 / NISC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM
SEAS1 / ESA → FAL6 / AEU5 → DUNRO / NIS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM
ZAX2 → AEU5 → NISC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
ZAX2 → AEU5 → NIS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
CIMEX1 / MEX4 → FAL2 / AEU3 → DUNRO / NIS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
CIMEX1 / MEX4 → FAL6 / AEU5 → SCXB1 / NISC	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
SEAS1 / ESA → FAL2 / AEU3 → DUNRO / NIS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM
CIMEX1 / MEX4 → FAL2 / AEU3 → SCXB1 / NISC	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
CIMEX1 / MEX4 → FAL6 / AEU5 → DUNRO / NIS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
SEAS1 / ESA → FAL2 / AEU3 → SCXB1 / NISC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM
ZAX2 → AEU3 → NIS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
SEAS1 / ESA → FAL6 / AEU5 → ECUKS2 / NISB	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM
ZAX2 → AEU3 → NISC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
SEAS1 / ESA → FAL3 / AEU6 → SCXB1 / NISC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM
SEAS1 / ESA → FAL3 / AEU6 → ECUKS2 / NISB	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM
SEAS1 → FAL6 → SCUK	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
ESA → ESE2 → NISC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
SEAS1 → FAL3 → SCUK	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
ESA → ESE2 → NISB	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO

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Ocean routes from Hong Kong to Glasgow

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Air Freight

19h 57m, 2-4 times a week

576kg CO₂e

Container Ship

31 days 19h, Every 1-2 weeks

1.05t CO₂e

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Hong Kong to Glasgow By Air freight, Container ship or Road

Hong Kong to Glasgow by Air freight

Quickest air route

Hong Kong International Airport to Glasgow Prestwick Airport

Closest airports

Hong Kong International Airport to Glasgow International Airport

Most frequent

Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to Glasgow International Airport

Hong Kong to Glasgow by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Yantian to Grangemouth

Closest seaports

Hong Kong to Greenock

Most frequent

Hong Kong to Grangemouth

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