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

The shortest shipping time by sea between London and Kuala Lumpur is 31 days 18h. Ships depart from Southampton (GBSOU) and arrive at Port Klang (MYPKG) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

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

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Southampton (GBSOU) and arrive into Port Klang (MYPKG) around 31 days 18h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, Evergreen, Hapag-Lloyd, OOCL, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, OOCL, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, OOCL, CMA CGM and Maersk.

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

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).

How often do planes fly between London and Kuala Lumpur?

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, Qatar Airways, Emirates, Saudia, Air India, Air China and Cathay Pacific and the typical transit time is around 13hrs.

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

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.

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

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).

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

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).

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

846kg 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.

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from London to Kuala Lumpur?

561kg 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.

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London to Kuala Lumpur By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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London to Kuala Lumpur by Air freight

The quickest way to get from London to Kuala Lumpur by plane will take about 13hrs and departs from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and arrives into Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL). There are flights departing 2-4 times a day on this route. Malaysia Airlines is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing 1-2 times a day.

Quickest air route

London Heathrow Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport

Departs from

LHR

Departs from

KUL

13hrs: 2-4 times a day

10,617 km
6,597 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

434kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

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+5 others
Oman Air	1-2 times a day	Boeing 787-9+1 others
Qatar Airways	2-4 times a day	Airbus A380-800+5 others
Emirates	2-4 times a day	Airbus A380-800+2 others
Saudia	1-2 times a day	Boeing 787-9+1 others
Air India	1-2 times a day	Boeing 787-9+2 others
Air China	Daily	Boeing 777-300+2 others
Cathay Pacific	2-4 times a day	Boeing 747-8F Freighter+5 others

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Closest airports

London City Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport

Departs from

LCY

Departs from

KUL

19h 31m: Every 1-2 days

10,584 km
6,576 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

561kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
KLM	Every 1-2 days	Embraer 190+2 others
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London to Kuala Lumpur by Container ship

The quickest way to get from London to Kuala Lumpur by ship will take about 31 days 18h and departs from Southampton (GBSOU) and arrives into Port Klang (MYPKG). 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

Southampton to Port Klang

Port of loading

GBSOU

Port of loading

MYPKG

31 days 18h: Every 1-2 weeks

21,746 km
13,512 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

947kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
FAL1 / AEU2 / LL4 / OCEAN - NEU4 \|\| CMA - FAL1 \| COSCO - AEU2 \| EMC - FAL1 \| OOCL - LL4	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, APL, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
OCR → BEX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
ONE - IBX → FAL3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
LIBERTY / TAE / ATE1 → FAL3 / AEU6 / LL5	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	Evergreen, CMA CGM, OOCL, COSCO
NE3 → COSCO - AIS \| ESL - KCIS \| KMTC - AIS \| TSL - AIS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
GEX2 → AEU6 / LL5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
NE3 → EAS3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
AE3 → COSCO - WAX1 \| GSL - FAX \| ONE - WA1 \| OOCL - WAF1 \| ZIM - FAX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
NE3 / AE3 → CIX / EMC - CIX \| HL - CIX \| INTERA - CIX \| WHL - CIX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
NE3 → EAS4	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
AE3 → CMA - GULFHERC/AS8 \| CUL - HLS \| OOCL - SIS \| RCL - RLI \| TSL - HLS \| XPF - HLS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
NE3 → MSF	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
EPIC / EPIC3 / IP1 → FAL7 / AEU7 / LL3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
SAFRAN1 → FAL7	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
VICTORY / EAG / TAE3 / ATG → FAL7 / AEU7 / NE7 / LL3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	OOCL, CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen
EPIC / EPIC3 / IP1 → FAL3 / AEU6 / LL5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
SAFRAN1 → FAL3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
VICTORY / EAG / TAE3 / ATG → FAL3 / AEU6 / LL5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen
CALFB / ELSA / ATW → FAL3 / AEU6 / LL5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
AE3 → COSCO - WAX1 \| GSL - FAX \| ONE - WA1 \| OOCL - WAF1 \| ZIM - FAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk

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Closest seaports

Tilbury to Port Klang

Port of loading

GBTIL

Port of loading

MYPKG

34 days 19h: Every 1-2 weeks

15,625 km
9,709 mi.

1 transfer
2 stops

Estimated emissions

846kg CO₂e (per TEU)

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

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Most frequent

London Gateway Port to Port Klang

Port of loading

GBLGP

Port of loading

MYPKG

34 days 4h: Every 1-2 weeks

22,612 km
14,050 mi.

Direct
1 stop

Estimated emissions

1.87t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Britannia	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
FE5 → KCS / KCX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Yang Ming
FE5 → JSM3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
FE5 → TEI1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
FE5 → CIP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
Lion → Sentosa	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
FE5 → TSE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
FE5 → KCS2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
FE5 → CIM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
FE5 → PA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
FE5 → CSM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
FE5 → CCX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
FE5 → NCI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
FE5 → WA1 / COSCO - WAX1 \| GSL - FAX \| ONE - WA1 \| OOCL - WAF1 \| ZIM - FAX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE
FE5 → AGI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM
FE5 → EA3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
FE5 → AA2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
FE5 → EA4	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
FE5 → SE8	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
NEWMO → FAL7	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
FE5 → TE2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
WCC / EWX → FAL3 / AEU6 / LL5	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	COSCO, CMA CGM, OOCL
PCRFXL → FAL7	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
NEWMO → FAL3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
NEFGUI → FAL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
PCRFXL → FAL3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
FE5 → SBS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
Lion → COSCO - QVS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NEFGUI → FAL3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
WCC / EWX → FAL7 / AEU7 / LL3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, OOCL
Lion → BUNGARAYA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
FE5 → CPX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming

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Ocean routes from London to Kuala Lumpur

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Air Freight

13hrs, 2-4 times a day

434kg CO₂e

Container Ship

31 days 18h, Every 1-2 weeks

947kg CO₂e

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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

Southampton to Port Klang

Closest seaports

Tilbury to Port Klang

Most frequent

London Gateway Port to Port Klang

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