Cartagena to Hong Kong shipping route.

Ships leaving Cartagena for Hong Kong head north and cover a sea distance of 9,659 nautical miles (17,888 km), via Panama Canal. The straight line between the ports is 16,229 km; coastlines and shipping lanes add the rest. On the way the vessel passes Panama Canal, so canal transit fees and waiting time at the canal are part of every voyage.

Pure steaming time is 28.8 days at 14 knots. A carrier that slow steams at 12 knots to save fuel needs 33.5 days, and a fast 18 knot string about 22.4. Liner schedules on the lane quote 29 to 36 days port to port, because the services call at other ports and some transship. Over the last 30 days we counted 5 sailings by 2 carriers (COSCO and OOCL).

The next option is via Suez Canal, 12,558 nautical miles, 2,899 nm longer than the main route. Carriers pick it when Suez Canal is congested or closed.

Recent freight rates for COCTG to HKHKG start at $8,515 for a 20GP and $8,930 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 Hong Kong (HKHKG) 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 Cartagena in this directory, Hong Kong is the 57th shortest. Closer destinations include Colombo (9,578 nm), Kaohsiung (9,408 nm) and Xiamen (9,404 nm).