Colombia
ChinaCartagena to Ningbo shipping route.
9,034 nautical miles via Panama Canal, about 26.9 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Cartagena and Ningbo
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
CartagenaPanama CanalNingboShipping time from Cartagena to Ningbo
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Panama Canal (shortest) | 9,034 nm | 31.4 d | 26.9 d | 20.9 d |
| via Suez Canal | 13,219 nm | 45.9 d | 39.3 d | 30.6 d |
| via Cape of Good Hope | 13,790 nm | 47.9 d | 41.0 d | 31.9 d |
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About the Cartagena to Ningbo shipping route
Cartagena to Ningbo is a 9,034 nautical mile shipping route via Panama Canal, heading north from Colombia to China. That is 16,731 km of water against 15,178 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.
Pure steaming time is 26.9 days at 14 knots. A carrier that slow steams at 12 knots to save fuel needs 31.4 days, and a fast 18 knot string about 20.9. Liner schedules on the lane quote 23 to 40 days port to port, because the services call at other ports and some transship. Over the last 30 days we counted 23 sailings by 7 carriers (CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, Hapag-Lloyd and MSC).
The next option is via Suez Canal, 13,219 nautical miles, 4,185 nm longer than the main route. Carriers pick it when Suez Canal is congested or closed.
Recent freight rates for COCTG to CNNGB start at $8,530 for a 20GP and $8,745 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 Ningbo (CNNGB) carriers give about 7 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, Ningbo is the 50th shortest. Closer destinations include Jebel Ali (9,023 nm), Qingdao (8,993 nm) and Shanghai (8,982 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Cartagena to Ningbo?
The port to port distance from Cartagena to Ningbo is 9,034 nautical miles (16,731 km), via Panama Canal. The route passes Panama Canal.
What is the shipping time from Cartagena to Ningbo?
About 26.9 days at 14 knots and 20.9 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services on this lane quote 23 to 40 days.
What are freight rates from Cartagena to Ningbo?
Recent spot rates for COCTG to CNNGB start at $8,530 per 20GP and $8,745 per 40GP, before local charges. Rates change weekly.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Ningbo 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.