Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Quito and Glasgow is 15 days 9h. Ships depart from Guayaquil (ECGYE) and arrive at Dover (GBDVR) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Quito and Glasgow?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Guayaquil (ECGYE) and arrive into Dover (GBDVR) around 15 days 9h later. These services are operated by Seatrade.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Quito to Glasgow takes around 19hrs. Flights depart from Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) and arrive at Edinburgh Airport (EDI).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Quito and Glasgow?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) depart 1-2 times a week. These flights are serviced by Delta Air Lines and Air Canada and the typical transit time is around 19hrs.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Quito and Glasgow by cargo ship is 6,580 Nautical Miles (12,185 Kilometres / 7,572 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Guayaquil (ECGYE) and London Gateway Port (GBLGP).

Question 7

What is the distance between Quito to Glasgow by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Quito and Glasgow by air is around 10,325 Kilometres (6,415 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) and Glasgow International Airport (GLA).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.05t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Quito 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.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

643kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Quito 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.

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Delta Air Lines	1-2 times a week	Boeing 767-300 (winglets)+1 others
Air Canada	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 767 Freighter+2 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Delta Air Lines	1-2 times a week	Boeing 767-300 (winglets)+2 others
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
RAYO / SEAT - RAYO	Direct	1-2 times a week	Seatrade, Africa Express
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
MEDCARIB / MEDCAR → NEFWI / NWI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, Marfret
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Quito to Glasgow By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Quito to Glasgow by Air freight

Quickest air route

Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Edinburgh Airport

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Mariscal Sucre International Airport to Glasgow International Airport

Quito to Glasgow by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Guayaquil to Dover

Closest seaports

Guayaquil to London Gateway Port

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