Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Reykjavík and Glasgow is 7 days 2h. Ships depart from Reykjavík (ISREY) and arrive at Teesport (GBTEE) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Reykjavík and Glasgow?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Reykjavík (ISREY) and arrive into Teesport (GBTEE) around 7 days 2h later. These services are operated by Eimskip.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Reykjavík to Glasgow takes around 2h 20m. Flights depart from Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and arrive at Glasgow International Airport (GLA).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Reykjavík and Glasgow?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and Glasgow International Airport (GLA) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Icelandair and the typical transit time is around 2h 20m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Reykjavík and Glasgow. Cargo flights depart from Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and arrive at Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) with departures Every 4-6 weeks and a average flight time of around 8h 51m. DHL operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Reykjavík to Glasgow by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Reykjavík and Glasgow by cargo ship is 1,498 Nautical Miles (2,775 Kilometres / 1,724 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Reykjavík (ISREY) and Teesport (GBTEE).

Question 7

What is the distance between Reykjavík to Glasgow by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Reykjavík and Glasgow by air is around 1,349 Kilometres (838 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and Glasgow International Airport (GLA).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

327kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Reykjavík 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 Reykjavík to Glasgow?

Accepted Answer

121kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Reykjavík 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
Icelandair	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737MAX 8
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
DHLFreighter	Every 4-6 weeks	Boeing 767-300 Freighter
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
BLUE	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Eimskip
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