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

The shortest shipping time by sea between Kuala Lumpur and Glasgow is 30 days 1h. Ships depart from Tanjung Pelepas (MYTPP) and arrive at Liverpool (GBLIV) with scheduled departures 1-2 times a week.

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

There are scheduled container ships that depart 1-2 times a week from Tanjung Pelepas (MYTPP) and arrive into Liverpool (GBLIV) around 30 days 1h later. These services are operated by MSC, MSC and MSC.

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

The quickest flight from Kuala Lumpur to Glasgow takes around 21h 17m. Flights depart from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and arrive at Edinburgh Airport (EDI).

How often do planes fly between Kuala Lumpur and Glasgow?

Scheduled flights between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Edinburgh Airport (EDI) depart 2-4 times a day. These flights are serviced by Qatar Airways, Emirates and Turkish Airlines and the typical transit time is around 21h 17m.

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

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

The distance between Kuala Lumpur and Glasgow by cargo ship is 12,433 Nautical Miles (23,025 Kilometres / 14,307 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Tanjung Pelepas (MYTPP) and Teesport (GBTEE).

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

The distance between Kuala Lumpur and Glasgow by air is around 11,403 Kilometres (7,085 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and Glasgow International Airport (GLA).

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

971kg CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Kuala Lumpur to Glasgow. 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 Kuala Lumpur to Glasgow?

725kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Kuala Lumpur to Glasgow. 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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Kuala Lumpur to Glasgow By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Air Freight

21h 17m, 2-4 times a day

482kg CO₂e

Container Ship

30 days 1h, 1-2 times a week

955kg CO₂e

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Kuala Lumpur to Glasgow by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Kuala Lumpur to Glasgow by plane will take about 21h 17m and departs from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) and arrives into Edinburgh Airport (EDI). There are flights departing 2-4 times a day on this route. Qatar Airways is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing daily.

Quickest air route

Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Edinburgh Airport

Departs from

KUL

Departs from

EDI

21h 17m: 2-4 times a day

11,469 km
7,127 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

482kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Qatar Airways	Daily	Boeing 777-300ER+4 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A380-800+2 others
Turkish Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+2 others
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Closest airports

Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Glasgow International Airport

Departs from

KUL

Departs from

GLA

21h 24m: Every 1-2 days

11,403 km
7,085 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

725kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A380-800+1 others
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Kuala Lumpur to Glasgow by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Kuala Lumpur to Glasgow by ship will take about 30 days 1h and departs from Tanjung Pelepas (MYTPP) and arrives into Liverpool (GBLIV). There are vessels departing 1-2 times a week on this route. MSC is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 2-4 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Tanjung Pelepas to Liverpool

Port of loading

MYTPP

Port of loading

GBLIV

30 days 1h: 1-2 times a week

22,989 km
14,285 mi.

1 transfer
1 stop

Estimated emissions

955kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Lion → Turkiye to/from UK West Coast	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
Lion → MONTREAL EXPRESS 1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Seagull → Britannia	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
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Closest seaports

Tanjung Pelepas to Teesport

Port of loading

MYTPP

Port of loading

GBTEE

31 days 4h: Every 1-2 weeks

23,025 km
14,307 mi.

1 transfer
2 stops

Estimated emissions

971kg CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Lion → ANTWERP - TEESPORT - GRANGEMOUTH	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
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Cargo flights

Port Klang to Felixstowe

Port of loading

MYPKG

Port of loading

GBFXT

33 days 19h: 2-4 times a day

22,538 km
14,005 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

1.09t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
SE8 → AE55	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
IA9 → AE55	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
GREATER AUSTRALIA CONNECT → AE55	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
IA7 → AE55	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
WAX1 / WAF1 → AEU1 / LL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
CIX3 → NE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
ITS → LL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
ASAX / AWX → AEU1 / LL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
CIX / CIX3 → FAL5 / AEU1 / LL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, CMA CGM
KTX5 → LL1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	OOCL
IEX / FCS / FME → FAL5 / AEU1 / NE1 / LL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, CMA CGM, Evergreen, OOCL
CIX6 → NE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
KME → NE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
CI5 → AEU1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
VJS → AEU1 / LL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
PMX → AEU1 / LL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
KIXANL / NZS → FAL5 / AEU1 / LL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, CMA CGM, COSCO
CIX4 → NE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
CIX2 → NE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
TCX → AEU1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
FCE / FCS2 → AEU1 / LL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
CPX → AEU1 / NE1 / LL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, Evergreen
GULFHERC/AS8 → FAL5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
Dolphin → Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
→ FAL5 / LL1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	OOCL, CMA CGM
KCM2 → FAL5 / AEU1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
CJX / SEA2 & AWE5 / PE1 / SEAP → FAL5 / AEU1 / NE1 / LL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
CIX → NE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
ZAX2 / ASA / SAF2 → AEU1 / NE1 / LL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
ASAL / ASA → AEU1 / LL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
SH2 → AE55	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
Seahorse → Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Seagull → Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
VSM → NE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
Lang Co Express → Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NSB → NE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
SS1 → AE55	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
South East Asia Australia - South loop → FAL5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
TIX → NE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
SH2 → AE55 / Griffin	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC, Maersk
YCX → AEU1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	COSCO
VGI2 / VGX → FAL5 / NE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, Evergreen
AGI → AEU1 / NE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO
BBX → FAL5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
GMI → AEU1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
NP1 → AEU1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO

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Ocean routes from Kuala Lumpur to Glasgow

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Kuala Lumpur to Glasgow By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Kuala Lumpur to Glasgow by Air freight

Quickest air route

Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Edinburgh Airport

Closest airports

Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Glasgow International Airport

Kuala Lumpur to Glasgow by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Tanjung Pelepas to Liverpool

Closest seaports

Tanjung Pelepas to Teesport

Cargo flights

Port Klang to Felixstowe

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