Question 1

How long does it take to ship a container from United Kingdom to South Korea by sea?

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between United Kingdom and South Korea is 42 days 8h. Ships depart from London Gateway Port (GBLGP) and arrive at Gwangyang (KRKAN) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between United Kingdom and South Korea?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from London Gateway Port (GBLGP) and arrive into Gwangyang (KRKAN) around 42 days 8h later. These services are operated by Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk.

Question 3

How long does it take to send cargo from United Kingdom to South Korea by air freight?

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from United Kingdom to South Korea takes around 12h 40m. Flights depart from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and arrive at Incheon International Airport (ICN).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between United Kingdom and South Korea?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Incheon International Airport (ICN) depart 1-2 times a day. These flights are serviced by Korean Air, Asiana Airlines, Air China, China Southern Airlines, Air Astana, Emirates, Etihad Airways, Shenzhen Airlines, China Airlines, Air India, Thai Airways and EVA Air and the typical transit time is around 12h 40m.

Question 5

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between United Kingdom and South Korea?

Accepted Answer

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between United Kingdom and South Korea. 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 United Kingdom to South Korea by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between United Kingdom and South Korea by cargo ship is 14,710 Nautical Miles (27,242 Kilometres / 16,928 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between London Gateway Port (GBLGP) and Gwangyang (KRKAN).

Question 7

What is the distance between United Kingdom to South Korea by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between United Kingdom and South Korea by air is around 8,871 Kilometres (5,512 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Incheon International Airport (ICN).

Question 8

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from United Kingdom to South Korea by sea?

Accepted Answer

1.46t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from United Kingdom to South Korea. 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 United Kingdom to South Korea?

Accepted Answer

625kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from United Kingdom to South Korea. 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
Korean Air	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Asiana Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900
Air China	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-300+2 others
China Southern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350+1 others
Air Astana	2-4 times a week	Airbus A321neo+1 others
Emirates	1-2 times a day	Airbus A380-800+1 others
Etihad Airways	1-2 times a day	Airbus A380-800+1 others
Shenzhen Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-200+2 others
China Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+2 others
Air India	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+2 others
Thai Airways	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
EVA Air	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+3 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
China Southern Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-9+1 others
Uzbekistan Airways	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 787-8+1 others
China Eastern Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+3 others
Turkmenistan Airlines	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 777-200LR+1 others
Turkish Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 737MAX 8+4 others
Qatar Airways	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 787-9+1 others
Singapore Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+1 others
Royal Brunei Airlines	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 787-8+1 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NE2 / AE1 → KS1 / A05	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
NE3 / AE3 → KS1 / A05	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Albatros → Pertiwi	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
FAL7 / AEU7 / NE7 / LL3 → HIXP / AAC4 / PCC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM, Evergreen
AEU7 → CKI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
FAL7 / AEU7 / NE7 / LL3 → PEX3 / GME2 / GCC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM, Evergreen
NE7 → PCI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
AEU7 → AK6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
FAL7 / AEU7 / NE7 / LL3 → MANB / AWE2 / NUE2 / ECX2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM, Evergreen
NE7 → AUG	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
FAL7 →	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
FAL7 / AEU7 / LL3 → CPNW / MPNW / PNW2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM
FAL7 → CBX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
LL3 →	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	OOCL
Swan Sentosa → Lone Star Express	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
FE6 → KCS2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
FE6 → KCS / KCX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE, Yang Ming
Swan Sentosa / FE6	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC, ONE, Yang Ming
FAL7 →	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
Albatros → New Falcon	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
FAL6 →	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
FAL5 / AEU1 / NE1 / LL1 → IEX / FCS / FME	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen
Scan Baltic to USA → Empire	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Britannia → Lone Star Express	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
NE2 / AE1 →	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
AE1 →	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
AE1 → TP5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
NE2 / AE1 → WC3 / TP1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
NE2 / AE1 → WC4 / TP5 → US2 / TP12	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
NE2 / AE1 → WC4 / TP5 → US2 / TP12	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
NE2 → AN1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
Britannia → Orient	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Britannia → Amberjack	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Britannia → Lone Star Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Britannia → Rose	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Britannia → Lynx	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Britannia → Inca	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Britannia → Chinook - Clanga	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Britannia → Empire	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NE2 / AE1 → US3 / TP15	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk
NWC-USA-SAWC → Empire	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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United Kingdom to South Korea By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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United Kingdom to South Korea by Air freight

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London Heathrow Airport to Incheon International Airport

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London Gatwick Airport to Incheon International Airport

United Kingdom to South Korea by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

London Gateway Port to Gwangyang

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London Gateway Port to Busan

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