Peru
Sri LankaCallao to Colombo shipping route.
11,075 nautical miles via Cape of Good Hope, about 33.0 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Callao and Colombo
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CallaoCape of Good Hope · Strait of MagellanColomboShipping time from Callao to Colombo
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Cape of Good Hope (shortest) | 11,075 nm | 38.5 d | 33.0 d | 25.6 d |
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About the Callao to Colombo shipping route
The shipping route from Callao, Peru to Colombo, Sri Lanka covers 11,075 nautical miles port to port, via Cape of Good Hope. On a globe the two ports sit 17,427 km apart, so the ship sails 1.18 times the straight line distance. On the way the vessel passes Cape of Good Hope and Strait of Magellan.
At sea, the voyage lasts 38.5 days at 12 knots, 33.0 days at 14 knots and 25.6 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 Callao and Colombo to plan the full ocean transit time.
Container freight rates on Callao 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 Callao in this directory, Colombo is the 63rd shortest. Closer destinations include Ho Chi Minh City (10,869 nm), Singapore (10,858 nm) and Nhava Sheva (10,750 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Callao to Colombo?
The port to port distance from Callao to Colombo is 11,075 nautical miles (20,511 km), via Cape of Good Hope. The route passes Cape of Good Hope, Strait of Magellan.
What is the shipping time from Callao to Colombo?
About 33.0 days at 14 knots and 25.6 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 Callao 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.