Panama
ColombiaBalboa to Cartagena shipping route.
328 nautical miles via Panama Canal, about 1.0 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Balboa and Cartagena
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BalboaPanama CanalCartagenaShipping time from Balboa to Cartagena
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Panama Canal (shortest) | 328 nm | 1.1 d | 1.0 d | 0.8 d |
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About the Balboa to Cartagena shipping route
Balboa to Cartagena is a 328 nautical mile shipping route via Panama Canal, heading east from Panama to Colombia. That is 607 km of water against 471 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.
At sea, the voyage lasts 1.1 days at 12 knots, 1.0 days at 14 knots and 0.8 days at 18 knots. 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 Balboa and Cartagena to plan the full ocean transit time.
Container freight rates on Balboa 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 Balboa in this directory, Cartagena is the shortest. It is the closest port to Balboa we cover.
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Balboa to Cartagena?
The port to port distance from Balboa to Cartagena is 328 nautical miles (607 km), via Panama Canal. The route passes Panama Canal.
What is the shipping time from Balboa to Cartagena?
About 1.0 days at 14 knots and 0.8 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 Balboa has its own page with the same distance and route.
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- Balboa to
Manzanillo1,690 nm - Balboa to New York2,025 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
- New York to Cartagena2,235 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.