Colombia
ChinaCartagena to Dalian shipping route.
9,057 nautical miles via Panama Canal, about 27.0 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Cartagena and Dalian
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
CartagenaPanama CanalDalianShipping time from Cartagena to Dalian
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Panama Canal (shortest) | 9,057 nm | 31.4 d | 27.0 d | 21.0 d |
| via Suez Canal | 13,740 nm | 47.7 d | 40.9 d | 31.8 d |
| via Cape of Good Hope | 14,312 nm | 49.7 d | 42.6 d | 33.1 d |
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About the Cartagena to Dalian shipping route
Cartagena to Dalian is a 9,057 nautical mile shipping route via Panama Canal, heading north from Colombia to China. That is 16,773 km of water against 14,250 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 31.4 days at 12 knots, 27.0 days at 14 knots and 21.0 days at 18 knots. Liner schedules on the lane quote 36 to 41 days port to port, because the services call at other ports and some transship. Over the last 30 days we counted 8 sailings by 3 carriers (COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd and ONE).
The next option is via Suez Canal, 13,740 nautical miles, 4,684 nm longer than the main route. Carriers pick it when Strait of Gibraltar is congested or closed.
Recent freight rates for COCTG to CNDLC start at $9,115 for a 20GP and $9,215 for a 40GP. These are spot market prices from carriers that sail the lane; your quote will also include terminal handling, documentation and any bunker surcharge. At Dalian (CNDLC) carriers give about 6 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 Cartagena in this directory, Dalian is the 51st shortest. Closer destinations include Ningbo (9,034 nm), Jebel Ali (9,023 nm) and Qingdao (8,993 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Cartagena to Dalian?
The port to port distance from Cartagena to Dalian is 9,057 nautical miles (16,773 km), via Panama Canal. The route passes Panama Canal.
What is the shipping time from Cartagena to Dalian?
About 27.0 days at 14 knots and 21.0 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services on this lane quote 36 to 41 days.
What are freight rates from Cartagena to Dalian?
Recent spot rates for COCTG to CNDLC start at $9,115 per 20GP and $9,215 per 40GP, before local charges. Rates change weekly.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Dalian to Cartagena 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.