Colombia
ChinaCartagena to Qingdao shipping route.
8,993 nautical miles via Panama Canal, about 26.8 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Cartagena and Qingdao
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
CartagenaPanama CanalQingdaoShipping time from Cartagena to Qingdao
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Panama Canal (shortest) | 8,993 nm | 31.2 d | 26.8 d | 20.8 d |
| via Suez Canal | 13,597 nm | 47.2 d | 40.5 d | 31.5 d |
| via Cape of Good Hope | 14,169 nm | 49.2 d | 42.2 d | 32.8 d |
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About the Cartagena to Qingdao shipping route
Cartagena to Qingdao is a 8,993 nautical mile shipping route via Panama Canal, heading north from Colombia to China. That is 16,656 km of water against 14,586 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 31.2 days at 12 knots, 26.8 days at 14 knots and 20.8 days at 18 knots. Liner schedules on the lane quote 24 to 64 days port to port, because the services call at other ports and some transship. Over the last 30 days we counted 44 sailings by 9 carriers (CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk).
The next option is via Suez Canal, 13,597 nautical miles, 4,604 nm longer than the main route. Carriers pick it when Suez Canal is congested or closed.
Recent freight rates for COCTG to CNTAO start at $7,350 for a 20GP and $8,000 for a 40GP ($7,775 for a 40HC). These are spot market prices from carriers that sail the lane; your quote will also include terminal handling, documentation and any bunker surcharge. At Qingdao (CNTAO) 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, Qingdao is the 48th shortest. Closer destinations include Shanghai (8,982 nm), Karachi (8,948 nm) and Incheon (8,948 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Cartagena to Qingdao?
The port to port distance from Cartagena to Qingdao is 8,993 nautical miles (16,656 km), via Panama Canal. The route passes Panama Canal.
What is the shipping time from Cartagena to Qingdao?
About 26.8 days at 14 knots and 20.8 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services on this lane quote 24 to 64 days.
What are freight rates from Cartagena to Qingdao?
Recent spot rates for COCTG to CNTAO start at $7,350 per 20GP and $8,000 per 40GP, before local charges. Rates change weekly.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Qingdao 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.