Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Cardiff and Kuala Lumpur is 33 days 17h. Ships depart from Bristol (GBBRS) and arrive at Port Klang (MYPKG) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Bristol (GBBRS) and arrive into Port Klang (MYPKG) around 33 days 17h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Cardiff to Kuala Lumpur takes around 13hrs. Flights depart from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and arrive at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Cardiff and Kuala Lumpur?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) depart 1-2 times a day. These flights are serviced by Malaysia Airlines, British Airways, Thai Airways, Etihad Airways, Oman Air, SriLankan Airlines, Air China, China Eastern Airlines, China Airlines, Korean Air, Singapore Airlines and EVA Air and the typical transit time is around 13hrs.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Cardiff and Kuala Lumpur. Cargo flights depart from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and arrive at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) with departures Every few hours and a average flight time of around 13hrs. Singapore Airlines operates  on this route.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Cardiff and Kuala Lumpur by cargo ship is 12,158 Nautical Miles (22,517 Kilometres / 13,991 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Bristol (GBBRS) and Port Klang (MYPKG).

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Cardiff and Kuala Lumpur by air is around 11,274 Kilometres (7,005 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Birmingham International Airport (BHX) and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

918kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Cardiff 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.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

506kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Cardiff 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.

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Malaysia Airlines	1-2 times a day	Airbus A350-900
British Airways	N/A
Thai Airways	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Etihad Airways	1-2 times a day	Airbus A380-800+1 others
Oman Air	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+1 others
SriLankan Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-300+2 others
Air China	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+2 others
China Eastern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
China Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900+1 others
Korean Air	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Singapore AirlinesFreighter	Every few hours	Boeing 777-300ER+6 others
EVA Air	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Qatar Airways	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-8+3 others
Air India	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787-8+1 others
Emirates	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
Turkish Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A321neo+3 others
Saudia	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787+1 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
→ FAL3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
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