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

The shortest shipping time by sea between South Korea and United Kingdom is 46 days 2h. Ships depart from Gwangyang (KRKAN) and arrive at Felixstowe (GBFXT) with scheduled departures Every 1-2 weeks.

How regularly do container ships travel between South Korea and United Kingdom?

There are scheduled container ships that depart every 1-2 weeks from Gwangyang (KRKAN) and arrive into Felixstowe (GBFXT) around 46 days 2h later. These services are operated by MSC, CMA CGM, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, MSC, MSC, COSCO, COSCO, COSCO, MSC, ONE, CMA CGM, CMA CGM, COSCO, CMA CGM, HMM, COSCO, CMA CGM and COSCO.

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

The quickest flight from South Korea to United Kingdom takes around 14h 30m. Flights depart from Incheon International Airport (ICN) and arrive at London Heathrow Airport (LHR).

How often do planes fly between South Korea and United Kingdom?

Scheduled flights between Incheon International Airport (ICN) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) depart 2-4 times a day. These flights are serviced by Virgin Atlantic, Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Emirates, Etihad Airways, Cathay Pacific, China Airlines, Thai Airways, Lufthansa, Asiana Airlines and EVA Air and the typical transit time is around 14h 30m.

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

Yes there are dedicated cargo planes that fly regular scheduled services between South Korea and United Kingdom. Cargo flights depart from Incheon International Airport (ICN) and arrive at London Stansted Airport (STN) with departures Every 1-2 days and a average flight time of around 19h 37m. UPS Airlines and Qatar Airways operates on this route.

What is the distance between South Korea to United Kingdom by ship?

The distance between South Korea and United Kingdom by cargo ship is 14,739 Nautical Miles (27,297 Kilometres / 16,961 Miles). This distance is measured by sea between Gwangyang (KRKAN) and Felixstowe (GBFXT).

What is the distance between South Korea to United Kingdom by air?

The distance between South Korea and United Kingdom by air is around 8,871 Kilometres (5,512 Miles). This distance is measured following typical flight paths between Incheon International Airport (ICN) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR).

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

1.19t CO₂e (per TEU) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when transporting a typical shipping container (1 TEU) from South Korea 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 South Korea to United Kingdom?

388kg CO₂e (per 100kg) is the estimated emissions output (CO2e) when sending cargo by air from South Korea 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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14h 30m, 2-4 times a day

388kg CO₂e

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46 days 2h, Every 1-2 weeks

1.19t CO₂e

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South Korea to United Kingdom by Air freight

The quickest way to get from South Korea to United Kingdom by plane will take about 14h 30m and departs from Incheon International Airport (ICN) and arrives into London Heathrow Airport (LHR). There are flights departing 2-4 times a day on this route. Virgin Atlantic is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with flights departing every 1-2 days.

Quickest air route

Incheon International Airport to London Heathrow Airport

Departs from

ICN

Departs from

LHR

14h 30m: 2-4 times a day

8,871 km
5,512 mi.

Direct
No stops

Estimated emissions

388kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
Virgin Atlantic	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9
Asiana Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900
Korean Air	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300ER
China Southern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A321+1 others
China Eastern Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A320+1 others
Turkish Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+3 others
Emirates	1-2 times a day	Airbus A380-800+1 others
Etihad Airways	1-2 times a day	Boeing 787-9+1 others
Cathay Pacific	2-4 times a day	Boeing 777-300+4 others
China Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A330-300+2 others
Thai Airways	1-2 times a day	Airbus A350-900+1 others
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+2 others
Asiana Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900+1 others
EVA Air	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+3 others

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Cargo flights

Incheon International Airport to London Stansted Airport

Departs from

ICN

Departs from

STN

19h 37m: Every few hours

9,053 km
5,626 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

568kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
UPS AirlinesFreighter	Every 2-4 weeks	Boeing 747-400 Freighter+1 others
Qatar AirwaysFreighter	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900+1 others
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Most frequent

Incheon International Airport to Manchester Airport

Departs from

ICN

Departs from

MAN

21h 28m: Every few hours

9,049 km
5,623 mi.

1 transfer
No stops

Estimated emissions

438kg CO₂e (per 100kg)

Operating carriers	Departure frequency	Aircraft types
KLM	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787-9+5 others
Turkish Airlines	1-2 times a day	Boeing 777-300ER+3 others
Finnair	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+3 others
Qatar Airways	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900+3 others
Emirates	1-2 times a day	Airbus A380-800+1 others
Etihad Airways	1-2 times a day	Boeing 787-9+1 others
Cathay Pacific	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 777-300+3 others
Singapore Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Boeing 787+1 others
Asiana Airlines	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+1 others
Lufthansa	Every 1-2 days	Airbus A350-900+3 others
Asiana Airlines	2-4 times a week	Airbus A350-900+1 others

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South Korea to United Kingdom by Container ship

The quickest way to get from South Korea to United Kingdom by ship will take about 46 days 2h and departs from Gwangyang (KRKAN) and arrives into Felixstowe (GBFXT). There are vessels departing every 1-2 weeks on this route. MSC is one of the carriers that operates regular services on this route with vessels departing every 1-2 weeks.

Quickest ocean route

Gwangyang to Felixstowe

Port of loading

KRKAN

Port of loading

GBFXT

46 days 2h: Every 1-2 weeks

27,297 km
16,961 mi.

Direct
3 stops

Estimated emissions

1.19t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
Albatros	Direct	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
CPNW / MPNW / PNW2 → FAL5 / AEU1 / LL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
AK23 → AEU1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
AK6 → AEU1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
AK23 → AEU5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
AK6 → AEU5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
AFL → Condor	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Albatros → Condor	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
CKI → AEU1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
CKI → AEU9	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
CKI → AEU5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
AFL → Swan	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
CP1 → FE3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE
EXX → FAL6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
PEARLAS1 / AS1 + AAS2 / PRX / CPX3 + PCS1 → FAL5 / AEU1 / NE1 / LL1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
AK23 → AEU9	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
PEARLAS1 / AS1 + AAS2 / PRX / CPX3 + PCS1 → FAL6 / AEU5 / CEM / LL6	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
PS6 → FE6	Transshipment	1-2 times a week	HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
CKI → AEU9	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
CPNW / MPNW / PNW2 → FAL7 / AEU7 / LL3	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, OOCL
CKI → AEU7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO

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Cargo flights

Busan to Felixstowe

Port of loading

KRPUS

Port of loading

GBFXT

50 days 23h: 1-2 times a week

27,509 km
17,093 mi.

Direct
5 stops

Estimated emissions

1.22t CO₂e (per TEU)

Service Lines	Service Type	Departure frequency	Servicing Carriers
FE6 / Swan	Direct	1-2 times a week	MSC, HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
FE4 → LUX	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
Amberjack → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Amberjack → Swan	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
SEA3 / PSX → AEU1 / NE1 / LL1	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, Evergreen
PHOENIX → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Carioca → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Origami → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Swan → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Amberjack → Condor	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Tiger → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Jade → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AZTEC → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Silk → NWC to/from Turkiye - Main Service	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
AIS → AEU1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
MP2 / Lynx / MS2 → KME / AG1 → FE6 / Swan	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, HMM, MSC, ONE
PHOENIX → Condor	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
FIL → FE6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM
Amberjack → Britannia	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
MP2 / Lynx / MS2 → KME / AG1 → FE6 / Swan	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Yang Ming, ONE, HMM, MSC
PS3 → FE6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Yang Ming, HMM
Origami → Condor	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
Carioca → Condor	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
FL2 / SX2 → FE6	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	HMM, ONE
AIS → AEU5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO
KIS → FE6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM
KCS / KCX → FE6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE, Yang Ming
NZJ → FE6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	ONE
FE6 / Swan → FE3 / Condor	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
AFL → Albatros	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
KME / AG1 → FE3	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	ONE, HMM, Yang Ming
CKL - KTX \| KMTC - KTX \| POCEAN - KTX → FE6	Transshipment	Every 2-4 weeks	HMM
Amberjack → Swan	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
FIM / IOM → FE6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM, ONE
MD5 / Jade → FE3 / Condor	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
NW2 / Andes / AX2 → FE6 / Swan	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, ONE, HMM
MD3 / Tiger → FE3 / Condor	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, HMM, ONE, Yang Ming
KVX → FE6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	HMM
NW3 / AZTEC / AX3 → FE3 / Condor	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC, ONE, HMM
Lone Star Express → Mexico Gulf Express	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	MSC
CIX / CIX3 → FAL5 / AEU1 / LL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, CMA CGM
NSB → NE1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	Evergreen
BEX2 / AEM6 / AAS → FAL5 / AEU1 / NE1 / LL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
APRANL2 → FAL5	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
JKN → AEU1 / LL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO, OOCL
APRANL2 → FAL6	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM
CIX / CIX3 → FAL8 / AEU9 / LL7	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	OOCL, COSCO, CMA CGM
IEX / FCS / FME → FAL5 / AEU1 / NE1 / LL1	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, OOCL
AIS → AEU9	Transshipment	Every 1-2 weeks	COSCO

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Ocean routes from South Korea to United Kingdom

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Scheduled flights between Incheon International Airport (ICN) and London Heathrow Airport (LHR) depart 2-4 times a day. These flights are serviced by Virgin Atlantic, Asiana Airlines, Korean Air, China Southern Airlines, China Eastern Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Emirates, Etihad Airways, Cathay Pacific, China Airlines, Thai Airways, Lufthansa, Asiana Airlines and EVA Air and the typical transit time is around 14h 30m.

South Korea to United Kingdom By Air freight, Container ship or Road

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South Korea to United Kingdom by Air freight

Quickest air route

Incheon International Airport to London Heathrow Airport

Cargo flights

Incheon International Airport to London Stansted Airport

Most frequent

Incheon International Airport to Manchester Airport

South Korea to United Kingdom by Container ship

Quickest ocean route

Gwangyang to Felixstowe

Cargo flights

Busan to Felixstowe

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