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

The shortest shipping time by sea between Glasgow and Shanghai is 36 days 15h. Ships depart from Felixstowe (GBFXT) and arrive at Shanghai (CNSHG) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a day.

How regularly do container ships travel between Glasgow and Shanghai?

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a day from Felixstowe (GBFXT) and arrive into Shanghai (CNSHG) around 36 days 15h later. These services are operated by MSC, MSC, MSC, CMA CGM, MSC, MSC, Maersk, Maersk, Maersk, MSC, MSC, MSC, Maersk, COSCO and COSCO.

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

The quickest flight from Glasgow to Shanghai takes around 18h 19m. Flights depart from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and arrive at Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA).

How often do planes fly between Glasgow and Shanghai?

Scheduled flights between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) depart 1-2 times a week. These flights are serviced by Hainan Airlines and the typical transit time is around 18h 19m.

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

No, it doesn't look like there are dedicated Cargo planes flying between Glasgow and Shanghai. There are regular passenger aircraft however and they might be able to accommodate your cargo depending on its dimensions and weight.

What is the distance between Glasgow to Shanghai by ship?

The distance between Glasgow and Shanghai by cargo ship is 14,411 Nautical Miles (26,688 Kilometres / 16,583 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between London Gateway Port (GBLGP) and Shanghai (CNSHG).

What is the distance between Glasgow to Shanghai by air?

The distance between Glasgow and Shanghai by air is around 9,639 Kilometres (5,990 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Glasgow International Airport (GLA) and Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG).

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

1.16t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Glasgow to Shanghai. 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.

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

574kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Glasgow to Shanghai. 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.

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Glasgow to Shanghai By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Air Freight

18h 19m, 1-2 times a week

731kg CO₂e

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36 days 15h, 1-2 times a day

1.1t CO₂e

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Glasgow to Shanghai by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Glasgow to Shanghai by plane will take about 18h 19m and departs from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and arrives into Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). There are flights departing 1-2 times a week on this route. Hainan Airlines is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing 1-2 times a week.

Quickest air route

Edinburgh Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

Departs from

EDI

Departs from

SHA

18h 19m: 1-2 times a week

9,022 km
5,606 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

731kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Hainan Airlines	1-2 times a week	Airbus A330-300+3 others
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Closest airports

Glasgow International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport

Departs from

GLA

Departs from

PVG

19h 47m: Every few hours

9,639 km
5,990 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

574kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
KLM	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)+5 others
Lufthansa	Daily	Airbus A319+7 others
British Airways	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321neo+4 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A380-800+1 others

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Most frequent

Edinburgh Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport

Departs from

EDI

Departs from

PVG

18h 23m: Every few hours

9,045 km
5,620 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

738kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Hainan Airlines	1-2 times a week	Airbus A330-300+2 others
Lufthansa	Every 4-6 weeks	Airbus A320neo+1 others
Air France	Every 1-2 days	Embraer 190+2 others
Finnair	2-4 times a week	Embraer 190+3 others
Qatar Airways	1-2 times a day	Boeing 787-8+3 others
Turkish Airlines	Daily	Airbus A321neo+2 others

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Glasgow to Shanghai by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Glasgow to Shanghai by ship will take about 36 days 15h and departs from Felixstowe (GBFXT) and arrives into Shanghai (CNSHG). There are vessels departing 1-2 times a day on this route. MSC is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing n/a.

Quickest ocean route

Felixstowe to Shanghai

Port of loading

GBFXT

Port of loading

CNSHG

36 days 15h: 1-2 times a day

26,145 km
16,246 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

1.1t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Albatros → Jade	Transshipment	N/A	MSC
Albatros → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Albatros → Britannia	Transshipment	N/A	MSC
FEMEX1 → FAL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
Albatros → Lynx	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Albatros → Seagull	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	MSC
AE6 → AE11	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
AE6 → AE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
AE6 → AE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Lion → Jade	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AE6 / Lion → AE5 / Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, Maersk
Lion → Britannia	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AE6 → MASHARIKI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
NET2 → AEU3 / LL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
NET → AEU3 / LL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL

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Closest seaports

London Gateway Port to Shanghai

Port of loading

GBLGP

Port of loading

CNSHG

39 days 13h: 1-2 times a week

26,688 km
16,583 mi.

Direct
2 stops

Estimated emissions

1.16t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NE2 / AE1	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
Britannia	Direct	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
NE3 / AE3	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
NE3 / AE3	Direct	N/A	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
FE4 → FE4	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	ONE, HMM, Yang Ming
FE4 → SA3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
FE4 → ASE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Hapag-Lloyd
FE4 → CPX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
NE2 / AE1 → ASE / NEOASAS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd

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Cargo flights

Southampton to Shanghai

Port of loading

GBSOU

Port of loading

CNSHG

39 days 20h: 2-4 times a day

25,883 km
16,083 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

1.14t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
FE3 → SE2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
FE3 → NE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
FE3 → NE2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
FE3 → EAS4 / EA4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, ONE
FE3 → SA1 / SAC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, ONE
FE3 → WA1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
Condor → Jade	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
Condor → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
LIBERTY / TAE / ATE1 → FAL2 / AEU3 / NE3 / LL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM, Evergreen
GEX2 → AEU3 / LL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
FE3 →	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
FE3 → EA4	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
Condor → Britannia	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
FE3 → SAC	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
FE3 → WA1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
FE3 → EC1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM, Yang Ming
FE3 → WC3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
FE3 → EC1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
VICTORY / EAG / EUG / ATG → FAL2 / AEU3 / NE3 / LL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, OOCL, COSCO, Evergreen
FE3 → CTS / CTX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Yang Ming
FE3 → SA3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
FE3 → CIP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
FE3 → CTS	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
FE3 → ASE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, ONE
FE3 → CPX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
EPIC / EPIC3 / IP1 → FAL2 / AEU3 / LL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, OOCL
FE3 → CAT	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd, ONE, Yang Ming
FE3 → CTI	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
FE3 → TTP	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM
CALFB → FAL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
CALFB / ELSA / ATW → FAL2 / AEU3 / LL2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
FE2 → SE2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
FE2 → NE3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd

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Ocean routes from Glasgow to Shanghai

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Glasgow to Shanghai by Air freight

Quickest air route

Edinburgh Airport to Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport

Closest airports

Glasgow International Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport

Most frequent

Edinburgh Airport to Shanghai Pudong International Airport

Glasgow to Shanghai by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Felixstowe to Shanghai

Closest seaports

London Gateway Port to Shanghai

Cargo flights

Southampton to Shanghai

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