How long does it take to ship a container from Hong Kong to Edinburgh by sea?

The shortest shipping time by sea between Hong Kong and Edinburgh is 34 days 14h. Ships depart from Yantian (CNYTN) and arrive at London Gateway Port (GBLGP) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

How regularly do container ships travel between Hong Kong and Edinburgh?

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Yantian (CNYTN) and arrive into London Gateway Port (GBLGP) around 34 days 14h later. These services are operated by Maersk and Maersk.

How long does it take to send cargo from Hong Kong to Edinburgh by air freight?

The quickest flight from Hong Kong to Edinburgh takes around 20h 28m. Flights depart from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and arrive at Edinburgh Airport (EDI).

How often do planes fly between Hong Kong and Edinburgh?

Scheduled flights between Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) depart every few hours. These flights are serviced by DHL, KLM, Finnair, Qatar Airways, Emirates and Turkish Airlines and the typical transit time is around 20h 28m.

What is the distance between Hong Kong to Edinburgh by ship?

The distance between Hong Kong and Edinburgh by cargo ship is 13,362 Nautical Miles (24,746 Kilometres / 15,376 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Hong Kong (HKHKG) and Felixstowe (GBFXT).

What is the distance between Hong Kong to Edinburgh by air?

The distance between Hong Kong and Edinburgh by air is around 10,010 Kilometres (6,220 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI).

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Hong Kong to Edinburgh by sea?

1.24t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Hong Kong to Edinburgh. 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 Hong Kong to Edinburgh?

362kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Hong Kong to Edinburgh. 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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Q: Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Hong Kong and Edinburgh?

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Hong Kong and Edinburgh. Cargo flights depart from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and arrive at Edinburgh Airport (EDI) with departures Every 4-6 weeks and a average flight time of around 20h 28m. DHL operates on this route.

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20h 28m, Every few hours

362kg CO₂e

Container Ship

34 days 14h, 1-2 times a week

1.08t CO₂e

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Hong Kong to Edinburgh by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Hong Kong to Edinburgh by plane will take about 20h 28m and departs from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) and arrives into Edinburgh Airport (EDI). There are flights departing every few hours on this route. DHL is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing every 4-6 weeks.

Quickest air route

Hong Kong International Airport to Edinburgh Airport

Departs from

HKG

Departs from

EDI

20h 28m: Every few hours

10,010 km
6,220 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

362kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
DHLFreighter	Every 4-6 weeks	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+1 others
KLM	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-200 / 200ER+5 others
Finnair	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+2 others
Qatar Airways	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+3 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A380-800+3 others
Turkish Airlines	Daily	Airbus A330 Freighter+2 others

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Hong Kong to Edinburgh by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Hong Kong to Edinburgh by ship will take about 34 days 14h and departs from Yantian (CNYTN) and arrives into London Gateway Port (GBLGP). There are vessels departing 1-2 times a week on this route. Maersk is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Yantian to London Gateway Port

Port of loading

CNYTN

Port of loading

GBLGP

34 days 14h: 1-2 times a week

24,859 km
15,446 mi.

Direct
1 stop

Estimated emissions

1.08t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
NE4 / AE5	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
NE2 / AE1	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
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Closest seaports

Hong Kong to Felixstowe

Port of loading

HKHKG

Port of loading

GBFXT

37 days 21h: Every 1-2 days

24,746 km
15,376 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

1.24t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Ipanema → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
SEAS1 / ESA / TLA1 → FAL5 / AEU1 / NE1 / LL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO, CMA CGM, OOCL
KTX5 → LL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
FCE / FCS2 → AEU1 / LL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
MEX2 / AEM1 / MD2 / WM1 → FAL5 / AEU1 / NE1 / LL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM
CIX / CIX3 → FAL5 / AEU1 / LL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM
ZAX2 / ASA / SAF2 → AEU1 / NE1 / LL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO, OOCL
AS9 / CIX5 → FAL5 / NE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM
Orchid → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
→ FAL5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
Lang Co Express → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC

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Cargo flights

Shekou to Felixstowe

Port of loading

CNSHK

Port of loading

GBFXT

37 days 2h: 2-4 times a day

24,753 km
15,381 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

1.21t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Carioca → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Tiger → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Phoenix → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Ingwe → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
Panther → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AFL → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MEX / AEM2 / MEX1 / WM2 → FAL5 / AEU1 / NE1 / LL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
Clanga → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
Lynx → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
FCE / FCS2 → AEU1 / LL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
New Falcon → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Shikra → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
CIX / CIX3 → FAL5 / AEU1 / LL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, CMA CGM
CIX → NE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
→ FAL5	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM
KTX3 → AEU1 / LL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
SEAS2 / ESA2 / ESA3 / TLA2 → FAL5 / AEU1 / NE1 / LL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
PMX → AEU1 / LL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
ZAX2 / ASA / SAF2 → AEU1 / NE1 / LL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO, OOCL
IEX / FCS / FME → FAL5 / AEU1 / NE1 / LL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, Evergreen, OOCL
AS9 / CIX5 → FAL5 / NE1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Evergreen, CMA CGM
CIMEX1 / MEX4 / AMA / ME1 → FAL5 / AEU1 / NE1 / LL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
AIS → AEU1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
CIX4 / CIX2 → NE1 / LL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, OOCL
CI5 → AEU1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
CPX → AEU1 / NE1 / LL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO, OOCL
AS1 / CPX3 → FAL5 / AEU1 / LL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
REX2 → FAL5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
BEX2 / AEM6 / AAS → FAL5 / AEU1 / NE1 / LL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
RS2 - X → LL1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	OOCL
RS2 → LL1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	OOCL
Carioca → Britannia	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Carioca → Britannia	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Ingwe → Britannia	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AS6 / CI1 / CIX1 → FAL5 / AEU1 / LL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM
JTS → AEU1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
BEX / AEM3 / EM1 → FAL5 / AEU1 / NE1 / LL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO, OOCL, CMA CGM
WAX → FAL5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
Lynx → AE7 / Condor	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, MSC
MS2 → NEX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
KCM2 → FAL5 / AEU1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
Lynx → AE55 / Griffin	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk, MSC
Lang Co Express → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Dolphin → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
→ Aegean Sea	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
CIT → AEU1 / NE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO

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Ocean routes from Hong Kong to Edinburgh

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Hong Kong to Edinburgh by Air freight

Quickest air route

Hong Kong International Airport to Edinburgh Airport

Hong Kong to Edinburgh by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Yantian to London Gateway Port

Closest seaports

Hong Kong to Felixstowe

Cargo flights

Shekou to Felixstowe

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