Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between London and Kuala Lumpur is 33 days 11h. Ships depart from London Gateway Port (GBLGP) and arrive at Port Klang (MYPKG) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between London and Kuala Lumpur?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from London Gateway Port (GBLGP) and arrive into Port Klang (MYPKG) around 33 days 11h later. These services are operated by MSC, Hapag-Lloyd, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, ONE, Yang Ming, ONE, CMA CGM, ONE, CMA CGM, MSC, Yang Ming, ONE, ONE, HMM, ONE, HMM, ONE, ONE, ONE, Yang Ming, Yang Ming, Yang Ming, ONE, ONE, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, Yang Ming, Yang Ming, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, Yang Ming, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM and MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from London to Kuala Lumpur takes around 13hrs. Flights depart from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and arrive at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between London and Kuala Lumpur?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) depart 2-4 times a day. These flights are serviced by Malaysia Airlines, British Airways, Thai Airways, Turkish Airlines, Oman Air, Emirates, Qatar Airways, Saudia, Air India, Air China and Cathay Pacific and the typical transit time is around 13hrs.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between London and Kuala Lumpur. 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 London to Kuala Lumpur by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between London and Kuala Lumpur by cargo ship is 8,437 Nautical Miles (15,625 Kilometres / 9,709 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Tilbury (GBTIL) and Port Klang (MYPKG).

Question 7

What is the distance between London to Kuala Lumpur by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between London and Kuala Lumpur by air is around 10,584 Kilometres (6,576 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between London City Airport (LCY) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

925kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from London 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 London to Kuala Lumpur?

Accepted Answer

532kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from London 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
Malaysia Airlines	1-2 times a day	Airbus A350-900
British Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9
Thai Airways	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Turkish Airlines	2-4 times a day	Airbus A321neo+4 others
Oman Air	Daily	Boeing 787-9+1 others
Emirates	2-4 times a day	Airbus A380-800+2 others
Qatar Airways	2-4 times a day	Airbus A380-800+5 others
Saudia	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+1 others
Air India	Daily	Boeing 787-9+2 others
Air China	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300+1 others
Cathay Pacific	2-4 times a day	Boeing 747-8F Freighter+5 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
KLM	Every 1-2 days	Embraer 190+1 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Britannia	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NE3 → EAS3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
NE3 / AE3 → CIX / EMC - CIX \| HL - CIX \| INTERA - CIX \| WHL - CIX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
NEWMO → FAL3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
NEWMO → FAL3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
FE5 → JSM3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
FE5 → CIM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
FE5 → KCS / KCX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Yang Ming
NEWMO → FAL7	Transshipment	N/A	CMA CGM
FE5 → CIP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
WCC / EWX → FAL3 / AEU6 / LL5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
Lion → Sentosa	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
FE5 → AA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
FE5 → TEI1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
FE5 → EA3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
FE5 → WA1 / COSCO - WAX1 \| GSL - FAX \| ONE - WA1 \| OOCL - WAF1 \| ZIM - FAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE
FE5 → TE2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
FE5 → AGI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM
FE5 → KCS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
FE5 → CCX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
FE5 → EA4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
FE5 → TSE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
FE5 → PA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
FE5 → SE8	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
FE5 → NCI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
FE5 → JTI	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
PCRFXL → FAL7	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	CMA CGM
NE3 → MSF	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
PCRFXL → FAL3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
NEFGUI → FAL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
FE5 → CSM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
FE5 → ITS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
ECUKS6 → FAL7	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
DUBLINRS - X → FAL7	Transshipment	N/A	CMA CGM
MSC - IPAK \| SCI - IPAK \| WEC - NWC-KAP/DJI → CIX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
ECUKS6 → FAL3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
FE5 → SBS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
NEFGUI → FAL3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
DUBLINRS → FAL7	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
DUBLINRS - X → FAL3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
DUBLINRS → FAL3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
DUBLINRS - X → FAL3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
Lion → COSCO - QVS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
EURAF1 → FAL3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
PGE → FAL7	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	CMA CGM
BALT2 → FAL7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
PGE → FAL3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
HLX → FAL3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
BALT2 → FAL3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
SCUK → FAL3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
SCUK → FAL7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
EURAF1 → FAL1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
BALT2 → FAL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
HLX → FAL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
BALT2 → FAL7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
EURAF1 → FAL1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
HLX → FAL7	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
BALT2 → FAL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
VIA - UK-NL-NO-PL-LT-NO → FAL7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
VIA - UK-NL-NO-PL-LT-NO → FAL3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
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London to Kuala Lumpur By Air freight, Container ship or Road

London to Kuala Lumpur by Air freight

Quickest air route

London Heathrow Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport

Closest airports

London City Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport

London to Kuala Lumpur by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

London Gateway Port to Port Klang

Closest seaports

Tilbury to Port Klang

Most frequent

London Thamesport / Medway to Port Klang

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