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8,268 nautical miles via Cape of Good Hope, about 24.6 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Buenos Aires and Colombo
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
Buenos AiresCape of Good HopeColomboShipping time from Buenos Aires to Colombo
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Cape of Good Hope (shortest) | 8,268 nm | 28.7 d | 24.6 d | 19.1 d |
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About the Buenos Aires to Colombo shipping route
Ships leaving Buenos Aires for Colombo head south east and cover a sea distance of 8,268 nautical miles (15,312 km), via Cape of Good Hope. The straight line between the ports is 14,753 km; coastlines and shipping lanes add the rest. On the way the vessel passes Cape of Good Hope.
At sea, the voyage lasts 28.7 days at 12 knots, 24.6 days at 14 knots and 19.1 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 Buenos Aires and Colombo to plan the full ocean transit time.
Container freight rates on Buenos Aires to Colombo move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Colombo (LKCMB) carriers give about 5 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 Buenos Aires in this directory, Colombo is the 40th shortest. Closer destinations include Jeddah (7,995 nm), Djibouti (7,911 nm) and Oakland (7,830 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Buenos Aires to Colombo?
The port to port distance from Buenos Aires to Colombo is 8,268 nautical miles (15,312 km), via Cape of Good Hope. The route passes Cape of Good Hope.
What is the shipping time from Buenos Aires to Colombo?
About 24.6 days at 14 knots and 19.1 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 Colombo to Buenos Aires has its own page with the same distance and route.
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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.