Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Vietnam and United Kingdom is 32 days 3h. Ships depart from Vung Tau (VNVUT) and arrive at Felixstowe (GBFXT) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Vung Tau (VNVUT) and arrive into Felixstowe (GBFXT) around 32 days 3h later. These services are operated by MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Vietnam to United Kingdom takes around 13hrs. Flights depart from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) and arrive at London Heathrow Airport (LHR).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Vietnam and United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) depart 2-4 times a week. These flights are serviced by Vietnam Airlines, Turkish Airlines, China Southern Airlines, Air China, Shenzhen Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Korean Air, China Airlines, Asiana Airlines, EVA Air and Cargolux and the typical transit time is around 13hrs.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Vietnam and United Kingdom. Cargo flights depart from Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) and arrive at London Heathrow Airport (LHR) with departures 1-2 times a week and a average flight time of around 13hrs. Cargolux operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Vietnam to United Kingdom by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Vietnam and United Kingdom by cargo ship is 13,130 Nautical Miles (24,318 Kilometres / 15,110 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Vung Tau (VNVUT) and Felixstowe (GBFXT).

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

The distance between Vietnam and United Kingdom by air is around 9,248 Kilometres (5,747 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Noi Bai International Airport (HAN) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.04t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Vietnam 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.

Question 9

How much CO2 is produced when sending cargo by air from Vietnam to United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

368kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Vietnam 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.

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Vietnam Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 787
Turkish Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+4 others
China Southern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320+1 others
Air China	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321neo+2 others
Shenzhen Airlines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 737-800+2 others
China Eastern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321+3 others
Korean Air	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321neo+1 others
China Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321neo+3 others
Asiana Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 747 Freighter+3 others
EVA Air	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321+2 others
CargoluxFreighter	1-2 times a week	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+1 others

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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Qatar AirwaysFreighter	2-4 times a week	Boeing 777-200F Freighter+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Air China	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321neo+1 others
Turkish Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+3 others
Air China	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321+1 others
China Eastern Airlines	1-2 times a day	Airbus A321+4 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Britannia	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
VTS → AEU1 / LL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
IHX → AEU1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
KTX1 → FAL5 / AEU1 / LL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, CMA CGM, COSCO
VTS → AEU5 / LL6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO
IHX → AEU5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
KTX1 → FAL6 / AEU5 / LL6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, CMA CGM, COSCO
VSM → NE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
VMI → NE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen

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Vietnam to United Kingdom By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Vietnam to United Kingdom by Air freight

Quickest air route

Noi Bai International Airport to London Heathrow Airport

Cargo flights

Tan Son Nhat International Airport to London Stansted Airport

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Noi Bai International Airport to London Gatwick Airport

Vietnam to United Kingdom by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Vung Tau to Felixstowe

Cargo flights

Ho Chi Minh City to Felixstowe

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