Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Glasgow and Austin is 19 days 1h. Ships depart from Felixstowe (GBFXT) and arrive at Jacksonville (USJAX) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Glasgow and Austin?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Felixstowe (GBFXT) and arrive into Jacksonville (USJAX) around 19 days 1h later. These services are operated by MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Glasgow to Austin takes around 18hrs. Flights depart from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) and arrive at Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Glasgow and Austin?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Glasgow International Airport (GLA) and Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by KLM and Lufthansa and the typical transit time is around 18hrs.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Glasgow and Austin by cargo ship is 4,337 Nautical Miles (8,032 Kilometres / 4,991 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Felixstowe (GBFXT) and Jacksonville (USJAX).

Question 7

What is the distance between Glasgow to Austin by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Glasgow and Austin by air is around 8,899 Kilometres (5,530 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Glasgow International Airport (GLA) and Austin Bergstrom International Airport (AUS).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

699kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Glasgow to Austin. 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 Glasgow to Austin?

Accepted Answer

448kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Glasgow to Austin. 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
KLM	1-2 times a week	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)+3 others
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A319+4 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Delta Air Lines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 767-300 (winglets)+2 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 757-200+3 others
Delta Air Lines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 767-300 (winglets)+2 others
United Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 757-200+6 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
USX / ECUADOR-NWC-USA	Direct	1-2 times a week	MSC, ECL
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