Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Glasgow and Bangkok is 46 days 6h. Ships depart from Grangemouth (GBGRG) and arrive at Laem Chabang (THLCH) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Glasgow and Bangkok?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Grangemouth (GBGRG) and arrive into Laem Chabang (THLCH) around 46 days 6h later. These services are operated by MSC.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Glasgow to Bangkok takes around 18h 40m. Flights depart from Glasgow International Airport (GLA) and arrive at Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Glasgow and Bangkok?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Glasgow International Airport (GLA) and Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) depart 2-4 times a day. These flights are serviced by KLM, British Airways and Emirates and the typical transit time is around 18h 40m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Glasgow and Bangkok. Cargo flights depart from Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) and arrive at Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) with departures Every 1-2 weeks and a average flight time of around 20h 48m. Cargolux operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Glasgow to Bangkok by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Glasgow and Bangkok by cargo ship is 13,233 Nautical Miles (24,507 Kilometres / 15,228 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Grangemouth (GBGRG) and Laem Chabang (THLCH).

Question 7

What is the distance between Glasgow to Bangkok by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Glasgow and Bangkok by air is around 9,937 Kilometres (6,174 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Glasgow International Airport (GLA) and Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

3.23t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Glasgow to Bangkok. 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 Glasgow to Bangkok?

Accepted Answer

635kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Glasgow to Bangkok. 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
KLM	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 737-800 (winglets)+4 others
British Airways	2-4 times a week	Airbus A320+1 others
Emirates	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A380-800
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
CargoluxFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 747-400 Freighter
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321+3 others
Air France	Every 1-2 days	Embraer 190+2 others
Qatar Airways	1-2 times a day	Boeing 787-8+3 others
Finnair	Every 1-2 days	Embraer 190+2 others
Hainan Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A330-300+1 others
Turkish Airlines	1-2 times a day	Airbus A321neo+4 others

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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Antwerp To/From Grangemouth → Griffin	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
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