How long does it take to ship a container from Thailand to United Kingdom by sea?

The shortest shipping time by sea between Thailand and United Kingdom is 35 days 11h. Ships depart from Laem Chabang (THLCH) and arrive at Southampton (GBSOU) with scheduled departures 2-4 times a day.

How regularly do container ships travel between Thailand and United Kingdom?

There are scheduled container ships that depart 2-4 times a day from Laem Chabang (THLCH) and arrive into Southampton (GBSOU) around 35 days 11h later. These services are operated by HMM, Yang Ming, ONE, ONE, MSC, HMM, ONE, ONE, Yang Ming, HMM, MSC, MSC, MSC, MSC, ONE, Evergreen, OOCL, Evergreen, Evergreen, Evergreen, CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL, OOCL, HMM and ONE.

How long does it take to send cargo from Thailand to United Kingdom by air freight?

The quickest flight from Thailand to United Kingdom takes around 12h 33m. Flights depart from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and arrive at London Heathrow Airport (LHR).

How often do planes fly between Thailand and United Kingdom?

Scheduled flights between Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) depart 1-2 times a day. These flights are serviced by Thai Airways, Austrian Airlines, Swiss, Oman Air, Kuwait Airways, Gulf Air, Turkish Airlines, Etihad Airways, Air India and Lufthansa and the typical transit time is around 12h 33m.

Do dedicated cargo planes (freighters) fly between Thailand and United Kingdom?

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

The distance between Thailand and United Kingdom by cargo ship is 12,585 Nautical Miles (23,308 Kilometres / 14,483 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Laem Chabang (THLCH) and Southampton (GBSOU).

What is the distance between Thailand to United Kingdom by air?

The distance between Thailand and United Kingdom by air is around 9,589 Kilometres (5,958 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR).

How much CO2 is produced when transporting a shipping container from Thailand to United Kingdom by sea?

1.16t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Thailand to United Kingdom. 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 Thailand to United Kingdom?

701kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Thailand to United Kingdom. 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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12h 33m, 1-2 times a day

701kg CO₂e

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35 days 11h, 2-4 times a day

1.16t CO₂e

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Thailand to United Kingdom by Air freight

The quickest way to get from Thailand to United Kingdom by plane will take about 12h 33m and departs from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) and arrives into London Heathrow Airport (LHR). There are flights departing 1-2 times a day on this route. Thai Airways is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing 1-2 times a day.

Quickest air route

Suvarnabhumi Airport to London Heathrow Airport

Departs from

BKK

Departs from

LHR

12h 33m: 1-2 times a day

9,589 km
5,958 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

701kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Thai Airways	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER
Austrian Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-200 / 200ER+1 others
Swiss	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+3 others
Oman Air	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-800+1 others
Kuwait Airways	Daily	Boeing 777-300ER
Gulf Air	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9
Turkish Airlines	2-4 times a day	Airbus A330-300+5 others
Etihad Airways	2-4 times a day	Boeing 787-9+2 others
Air India	2-4 times a day	Airbus A320neo+2 others
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+2 others

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Most frequent

Suvarnabhumi Airport to Birmingham International Airport

Departs from

BKK

Departs from

BHX

19h 19m: Every few hours

9,660 km
6,003 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

618kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
KLM	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-200 / 200ER+5 others
Lufthansa	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900+2 others
Swiss	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-300ER+3 others
Air France	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+2 others
Turkish Airlines	2-4 times a day	Airbus A330-300+2 others
Air India	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320neo+1 others
Saudia	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787+1 others

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Thailand to United Kingdom by Container ship

The quickest way to get from Thailand to United Kingdom by ship will take about 35 days 11h and departs from Laem Chabang (THLCH) and arrives into Southampton (GBSOU). There are vessels departing 2-4 times a day on this route. HMM is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Laem Chabang to Southampton

Port of loading

THLCH

Port of loading

GBSOU

35 days 11h: 2-4 times a day

23,308 km
14,483 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

1.16t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
ICN → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM
AA1 → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
TID2 → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
TE2 → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
Pertiwi → Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AGI → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM
TNS / TIP → FP2 / Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, MSC, HMM
TEI1 → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
ITS → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
TSX → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE
Thai Express → Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
SIG → Griffin / FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, ONE
SEAHORSE → Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
SEAGULL → Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
EC3 → FP2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM, Yang Ming
TIX → FAL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
AAA1 → AEU2 / LL4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
MD2 / RMV / CIX7 → AEU2 / FAL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, APL, COSCO
VTS → FAL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
AGI → AEU2 / FAL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO
AS8 → FAL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
TCX → AEU2	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
ITS → LL4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
VTS → AEU2 / LL4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
AGI → INX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM
EC3 → INX / IOX / ISE	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM, Yang Ming

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Cargo flights

Laem Chabang to Felixstowe

Port of loading

THLCH

Port of loading

GBFXT

36 days 8h: Every few hours

23,570 km
14,646 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

1.07t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
TIX → NE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
AAA1 → AEU1 / LL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
ICN → FE4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM
RMV / CIX7 → AEU1 / NE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO
VTS → NE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
AGI → AEU1 / NE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, Evergreen
AS8 → FAL5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
TCX → AEU1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
ITS → LL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
VTS → AEU1 / LL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
AA1 → FE4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
TID2 → FE4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
TE2 → FE4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
Pertiwi → Silk	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AGI → FE4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM
TNS / TIP → FE4 / Silk	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, MSC, HMM
TEI1 → FE4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
ITS → FE4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming
TSX → FE4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE
Thai Express → Silk	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Pertiwi → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
→ Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
SIG → Silk / FE4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, ONE
SEAHORSE → Silk	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Thai Express → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
→ Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
SEAHORSE → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
→ Britannia	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
TIX → CEM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
Pertiwi → Britannia	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Thai Express → Britannia	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AAA1 → AEU5 / LL6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
SEAHORSE → Britannia	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
→ Britannia	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	MSC
RMV / CIX7 → AEU5 / CEM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO
VTS → CEM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
AGI → AEU5 / CEM	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen, COSCO
AS8 → FAL6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
TCX → AEU5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
ITS → LL6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL
VTS → AEU5 / LL6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
SEAGULL → Silk	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
SEAGULL → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
EC3 → FE4	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, HMM, Yang Ming
→ FAL5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM

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Ocean routes from Thailand to United Kingdom

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Thailand to United Kingdom by Air freight

Quickest air route

Suvarnabhumi Airport to London Heathrow Airport

Most frequent

Suvarnabhumi Airport to Birmingham International Airport

Thailand to United Kingdom by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Laem Chabang to Southampton

Cargo flights

Laem Chabang to Felixstowe

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