Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from London to Hanoi by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between London and Hanoi is 36 days 21h. Ships depart from London Gateway Port (GBLGP) and arrive at Haiphong (VNHPH) with scheduled departures Every 2-4 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between London and Hanoi?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 2-4 weeks from London Gateway Port (GBLGP) and arrive into Haiphong (VNHPH) around 36 days 21h later. These services are operated by Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, MSC, HMM, Yang Ming, Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, MSC, Yang Ming, ONE, MSC, MSC, MSC, ONE, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, ONE, ONE and MSC.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from London to Hanoi by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from London to Hanoi takes around 11h 48m. Flights depart from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and arrive at Noi Bai International Airport (HAN).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between London and Hanoi?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Vietnam Airlines, Thai Airways, Emirates, Air China, Qatar Airways, Air India, IndiGo, Turkish Airlines, Cathay Pacific, China Airlines, Korean Air, Asiana Airlines and EVA Air and the typical transit time is around 11h 48m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between London and Hanoi?

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between London and Hanoi. Cargo flights depart from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and arrive at Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) with departures 2-4 times a day and a average flight time of around 11h 48m. Cathay Pacific operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between London to Hanoi by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between London and Hanoi by cargo ship is 14,381 Nautical Miles (26,634 Kilometres / 16,549 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Tilbury (GBTIL) and Haiphong (VNHPH).

Question 7

What is the distance between London to Hanoi by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between London and Hanoi by air is around 9,248 Kilometres (5,747 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Noi Bai International Airport (HAN).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from London to Hanoi by sea?

Accepted Answer

3.11t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from London to Hanoi. 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 London to Hanoi?

Accepted Answer

368kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from London to Hanoi. 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
Vietnam Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787
Thai Airways	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A380-800+1 others
Air China	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300+2 others
Qatar Airways	2-4 times a day	Airbus A380-800+5 others
Air India	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+2 others
IndiGo	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+1 others
Turkish Airlines	2-4 times a day	Airbus A321neo+6 others
Cathay PacificFreighter	2-4 times a day	Boeing 747-8F Freighter+4 others
China Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+3 others
Korean Air	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Asiana Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+3 others
EVA Air	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NE3 / AE3 → US1 / TP11	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
NE3 / AE3 → VS1 / A02	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
NE2 / AE1 → US1 / TP11	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
FE5 → CCX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
Lion → Emerald	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
FE5 → PS5 / VSE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
FE5 → SE8	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
NE2 / AE1 → VS1 / A02	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
FE5 → VSX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
Lion → Dolphin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
FE5 → TSE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
SRX → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
FE5 / Lion → FP2 / Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
Levante Express → Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC-USA-SAWC → Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
FE5 → KCS / KCX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Yang Ming
Israel Express → Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC to SAF → Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC to SAEC - String I → Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NWC MOR WAF → Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Lion → America	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
IRX → FP2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
IRX - X → FP2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
Lion → Orchid	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
LEX → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
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London to Hanoi By Air freight, Container ship or Road

London to Hanoi by Air freight

Quickest air route

London Heathrow Airport to Noi Bai International Airport

London to Hanoi by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

London Gateway Port to Haiphong

Closest seaports

Tilbury to Haiphong

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