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

The shortest shipping time by sea between United Kingdom and Thailand is 29 days 18h. Ships depart from London Gateway Port (GBLGP) and arrive at Laem Chabang (THLCH) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 days.

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

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 days from London Gateway Port (GBLGP) and arrive into Laem Chabang (THLCH) around 29 days 18h later. These services are operated by Yang Ming, ONE, ONE, ONE, Yang Ming, ONE, ONE, ONE, ONE, ONE, Hapag-Lloyd, Maersk, MSC, MSC, MSC, Maersk, MSC, ONE and ONE.

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

The quickest flight from United Kingdom to Thailand takes around 11h 30m. Flights depart from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and arrive at Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK).

How often do planes fly between United Kingdom and Thailand?

Scheduled flights between London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) depart 1-2 times a day. These flights are serviced by Thai Airways, Austrian Airlines, Kuwait Airways, Oman Air, Gulf Air, Emirates, Air India, SriLankan Airlines, Air China and El Al and the typical transit time is around 11h 30m.

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

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

The distance between United Kingdom and Thailand by cargo ship is 13,021 Nautical Miles (24,115 Kilometres / 14,984 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between London Gateway Port (GBLGP) and Laem Chabang (THLCH).

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

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

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

1.1t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from United Kingdom to Thailand. 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 United Kingdom to Thailand?

691kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from United Kingdom to Thailand. 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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United Kingdom to Thailand By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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11h 30m, 1-2 times a day

691kg CO₂e

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29 days 18h, Every 1-2 days

1.1t CO₂e

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United Kingdom to Thailand by Air freight

The quickest way to get from United Kingdom to Thailand by plane will take about 11h 30m and departs from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) and arrives into Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK). 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

London Heathrow Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport

Departs from

LHR

Departs from

BKK

11h 30m: 1-2 times a day

9,589 km
5,958 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

691kg 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	Airbus A320neo+1 others
Kuwait Airways	Daily	Boeing 777-300ER
Oman Air	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9
Gulf Air	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9
Emirates	2-4 times a day	Airbus A380-800+1 others
Air India	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others
SriLankan Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300+1 others
Air China	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-300+1 others
El Al	Daily	Boeing 777+3 others

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Most frequent

London Heathrow Airport to Phuket International Airport

Departs from

LHR

Departs from

HKT

19h 12m: Every few hours

10,437 km
6,485 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

720kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Emirates	1-2 times a day	Airbus A380-800+1 others
Oman Air	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+1 others
Uzbekistan Airways	Every 1-2 weeks	Airbus A321neo
Air China	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900+1 others
Malaysia Airlines	1-2 times a day	Airbus A350-900+2 others
Air Astana	2-4 times a week	Airbus A321neo
El Al	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777+3 others
Air China	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300+1 others
Korean Air	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER+1 others

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United Kingdom to Thailand by Container ship

The quickest way to get from United Kingdom to Thailand by ship will take about 29 days 18h and departs from London Gateway Port (GBLGP) and arrives into Laem Chabang (THLCH). There are vessels departing every 1-2 days on this route. Yang Ming is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 2-4 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

London Gateway Port to Laem Chabang

Port of loading

GBLGP

Port of loading

THLCH

29 days 18h: Every 1-2 days

24,115 km
14,984 mi.

1 transfer
1 stop

Estimated emissions

1.1t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
FE4 → ITS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Yang Ming
FE4 → FE6	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE, Yang Ming
FE4 → MP2 / MS2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE, HMM, Yang Ming
FE4 → TSX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE, HMM
FE4 → AA1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Yang Ming
FE4 → SIG	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
FE4 → FP2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE, HMM, Yang Ming
FE4 → TIP	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
FE4 → TEI1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
FE4 → EC3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE, HMM, Yang Ming
FE4 → TSS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Hapag-Lloyd
AE1 →	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
Britannia → Swan - Sentosa	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Britannia → Lynx	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Britannia → Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
NE2 / AE1 → TSS / A01	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk, Hapag-Lloyd
Britannia → America	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
FE4 → TE2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
FE4 → KCS / KCX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE, Yang Ming

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Cargo flights

London Gateway Port to Bangkok

Port of loading

GBLGP

Port of loading

THBKK

34 days: 1-2 times a day

24,234 km
15,058 mi.

2 transfers
1 stop

Estimated emissions

1.12t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
FE4 → ITS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Yang Ming
FE4 → FE6 → TVH	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
FE4 → FE6 → ITS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Yang Ming
FE4 → MP2 →	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	HMM
FE4 → MP2 → VTS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	HMM
FE4 → MS2 → TVH	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
FE4 → →	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	HMM
FE4 → MS2 → ITS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Yang Ming
FE4 → → VTS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	HMM
FE4 → TSX → TVH	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
FE4 → SIG → TVH	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
FE4 → AA1 → ITS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Yang Ming
FE4 → FE6 → CTS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
FE4 → FP2 →	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	HMM
FE4 → FP2 → VTS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	HMM
FE4 → ITS → JTC	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Yang Ming
FE4 → MP2 → CS2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	HMM
FE4 → FP2 → TVH	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
FE4 → FP2 → ITS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Yang Ming
FE4 → TIP → TVH	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
FE4 → MS2 → CTS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
FE4 → → CS2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	HMM
FE4 → FE6 → JTC	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Yang Ming
FE4 → TSX → CTS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
FE4 → SIG → CTS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
FE4 → MS2 → JTC	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Yang Ming
FE4 → FP2 → CS2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	HMM
FE4 → FP2 → CTS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
FE4 → AA1 → JTC	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Yang Ming
FE4 → TEI1 → TVH	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
FE4 → TIP → CTS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
FE4 → FP2 → JTC	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Yang Ming
FE4 → TEI1 → CTS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
FE4 → FE6 → THX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
FE4 → EC3 →	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	HMM
FE4 → MS2 → THX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
FE4 → EC3 → VTS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	HMM
FE4 → EC3 → TVH	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
FE4 → TSX → THX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
FE4 → EC3 → ITS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Yang Ming
FE4 → SIG → THX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
FE4 → FP2 → THX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
FE4 → TIP → THX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
FE4 → EC3 → CS2	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	HMM
FE4 → EC3 → CTS	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
FE4 → EC3 → JTC	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Yang Ming
FE4 → TEI1 → THX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
FE4 → EC3 → THX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
AE1 → →	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
AE1 → → IA88	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk
AE1 → A01 →	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	Maersk
AE1 → A01 → IA88	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Maersk

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Ocean routes from United Kingdom to Thailand

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United Kingdom to Thailand by Air freight

Quickest air route

London Heathrow Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport

Most frequent

London Heathrow Airport to Phuket International Airport

United Kingdom to Thailand by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

London Gateway Port to Laem Chabang

Cargo flights

London Gateway Port to Bangkok

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