Cartagena to Incheon shipping route.

Ships leaving Cartagena for Incheon head north and cover a sea distance of 8,948 nautical miles (16,571 km), via Panama Canal. The straight line between the ports is 14,212 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.

At sea, the voyage lasts 31.1 days at 12 knots, 26.6 days at 14 knots and 20.7 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 Incheon to plan the full ocean transit time.

The next option is via Suez Canal, 13,725 nautical miles, 4,777 nm longer than the main route. Carriers pick it when Strait of Gibraltar is congested or closed.

Container freight rates on Cartagena to Incheon move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Incheon (KRINC) carriers give about 10 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, Incheon is the 45th shortest. Closer destinations include Mombasa (8,783 nm), Busan (8,513 nm) and Melbourne (8,470 nm).