Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Melbourne and Glasgow is 48 days 12h. Ships depart from Sydney (AUSYD) and arrive at Liverpool (GBLIV) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Melbourne and Glasgow?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Sydney (AUSYD) and arrive into Liverpool (GBLIV) around 48 days 12h later. These services are operated by MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Melbourne to Glasgow takes around 2 days 4h. Flights depart from Melbourne International Airport (MEL) and arrive at Glasgow International Airport (GLA).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Melbourne and Glasgow?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Melbourne International Airport (MEL) and Glasgow International Airport (GLA) depart 1-2 times a week. These flights are serviced by Emirates and the typical transit time is around 2 days 4h.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Melbourne and Glasgow by cargo ship is 13,552 Nautical Miles (25,098 Kilometres / 15,595 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Sydney (AUSYD) and Greenock (GBGRK).

Question 7

What is the distance between Melbourne to Glasgow by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Melbourne and Glasgow by air is around 17,527 Kilometres (10,890 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Melbourne International Airport (MEL) and Glasgow International Airport (GLA).

Operating carriers	Departs	Aircraft types
Emirates	1-2 times a week	Airbus A380+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Aircraft types
China Southern Airlines	Every 2-4 weeks	Boeing 787-9
Qantas	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 787-9
Qatar Airways	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-300ER
SriLankan Airlines	1-2 times a week	Airbus A330-300
Emirates	2-4 times a week	Airbus A380
Thai Airways	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900+1 others
Etihad Airways	1-2 times a week	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
Singapore Airlines	1-2 times a week	Airbus A350-900+1 others
Malaysia Airlines	Every 2-4 weeks	Airbus A350-900
Air India	1-2 times a week	Boeing 787-8
Royal Brunei Airlines	Every 2-4 weeks	Boeing 787-8
Cathay Pacific	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-1000

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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
MSC	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC Shahar+18 others
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Operating carriers	Departs	Vessels
MSC	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC Shahar+16 others
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