New Zealand
ColombiaAuckland to Cartagena shipping route.
7,225 nautical miles via Panama Canal, about 21.5 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Auckland and Cartagena
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
AucklandPanama CanalCartagenaShipping time from Auckland to Cartagena
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Panama Canal (shortest) | 7,225 nm | 25.1 d | 21.5 d | 16.7 d |
| via Strait of Magellan | 11,201 nm | 38.9 d | 33.3 d | 25.9 d |
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About the Auckland to Cartagena shipping route
Auckland to Cartagena is a 7,225 nautical mile shipping route via Panama Canal, heading east from New Zealand to Colombia. That is 13,381 km of water against 12,448 km as the crow flies. On the way the vessel passes Panama Canal, so canal transit fees and waiting time at the canal are part of every voyage.
Pure steaming time is 21.5 days at 14 knots. A carrier that slow steams at 12 knots to save fuel needs 25.1 days, and a fast 18 knot string about 16.7. Container transit time on a liner service is longer than the steaming time: ships call at other ports on the rotation, and cargo may transship at a hub. Add terminal time at Auckland and Cartagena to plan the full ocean transit time.
The next option is via Strait of Magellan, 11,201 nautical miles, 3,976 nm longer than the main route. Carriers pick it when Strait of Magellan is congested or closed.
Container freight rates on Auckland to Cartagena move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Cartagena (COCTG) carriers give about 10 free days before demurrage and detention charges start, so plan the truck or rail pickup before the box lands.
Of the 65 port to port routes from Auckland in this directory, Cartagena is the 33rd shortest. Closer destinations include Durban (7,156 nm), Santos (7,110 nm) and Balboa (6,898 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Auckland to Cartagena?
The port to port distance from Auckland to Cartagena is 7,225 nautical miles (13,381 km), via Panama Canal. The route passes Panama Canal.
What is the shipping time from Auckland to Cartagena?
About 21.5 days at 14 knots and 16.7 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services add calls and transhipment.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Cartagena to Auckland has its own page with the same distance and route.
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Balboa to Cartagena328 nm
Callao to Cartagena1,714 nm
Houston to Cartagena1,765 nm- Charleston to Cartagena1,820 nm
- Savannah to Cartagena1,829 nm
Manzanillo to Cartagena2,017 nm
How we count: sea routes follow shipping lanes and canals, time is pure steaming at 14 knots without port calls. Engine navo-distance-time 0.3.0. See all sea distance between ports or the Shipping Routes Directory.