Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The shortest shipping time by sea between Glasgow and Quito is 32 days 13h. Ships depart from Greenock (GBGRK) and arrive at Posorja (ECPSJ) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

Question 2

How regularly do container ships travel between Glasgow and Quito?

Accepted Answer

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Greenock (GBGRK) and arrive into Posorja (ECPSJ) around 32 days 13h later. These services are operated by CMA CGM.

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

The quickest flight from Glasgow to Quito takes around 19h 59m. Flights depart from Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and arrive at Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO).

Question 4

How often do planes fly between Glasgow and Quito?

Accepted Answer

Scheduled flights between Edinburgh Airport (EDI) and Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) depart every 1-2 days. These flights are serviced by Delta Air Lines and Iberia and the typical transit time is around 19h 59m.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between Glasgow and Quito. Cargo flights depart from Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) and arrive at Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO) with departures Every 1-2 weeks and a average flight time of around 1 day 5h. Cargolux operates  on this route.

Question 6

What is the distance between Glasgow to Quito by ship?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Glasgow and Quito by cargo ship is 10,202 Nautical Miles (18,895 Kilometres / 11,741 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Grangemouth (GBGRG) and Guayaquil (ECGYE).

Question 7

What is the distance between Glasgow to Quito by air?

Accepted Answer

The distance between Glasgow and Quito by air is around 10,618 Kilometres (6,598 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Glasgow Prestwick Airport (PIK) and Mariscal Sucre International Airport (UIO).

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

1.55t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from Glasgow to Quito. 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 Quito?

Accepted Answer

708kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from Glasgow to Quito. 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
Delta Air Lines	2-4 times a week	Boeing 767-300 (winglets)
Iberia	1-2 times a week	Airbus A320+1 others
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Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
CargoluxFreighter	Every 1-2 weeks	Boeing 747-400 Freighter
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
ISX → WCC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Antwerp To/From Grangemouth → ECUADOR-NWC-USA	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
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Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
SCX → WCC	Transshipment	2-4 times a week	CMA CGM
IRISHS5 / NIS → WCC / EWX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
DUNRO / NIS → WCC / EWX	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO
DUBLINRS - X → WCC	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
SCXB1 / NIS → WCC / EWX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO

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Glasgow to Quito By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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Glasgow to Quito by Air freight

Quickest air route

Edinburgh Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport

Closest airports

Glasgow Prestwick Airport to Mariscal Sucre International Airport

Glasgow to Quito by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Greenock to Posorja

Closest seaports

Grangemouth to Guayaquil

Cargo flights

Grangemouth to Posorja

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