Colombia
South AfricaCartagena to Durban shipping route.
7,027 nautical miles via Cape of Good Hope, about 20.9 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Cartagena and Durban
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CartagenaCape of Good HopeDurbanShipping time from Cartagena to Durban
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Cape of Good Hope (shortest) | 7,027 nm | 24.4 d | 20.9 d | 16.3 d |
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About the Cartagena to Durban shipping route
The shipping route from Cartagena, Colombia to Durban, South Africa covers 7,027 nautical miles port to port, via Cape of Good Hope. On a globe the two ports sit 12,168 km apart, so the ship sails 1.07 times the straight line distance. On the way the vessel passes Cape of Good Hope.
At sea, the voyage lasts 24.4 days at 12 knots, 20.9 days at 14 knots and 16.3 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 Cartagena and Durban to plan the full ocean transit time.
Container freight rates on Cartagena to Durban move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Durban (ZADUR) carriers give about 3 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, Durban is the 35th shortest. Closer destinations include Jeddah (6,769 nm), Cape Town (6,313 nm) and Mersin (6,113 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Cartagena to Durban?
The port to port distance from Cartagena to Durban is 7,027 nautical miles (13,014 km), via Cape of Good Hope. The route passes Cape of Good Hope.
What is the shipping time from Cartagena to Durban?
About 20.9 days at 14 knots and 16.3 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 Durban 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.