Colombia
ChinaCartagena to Shanghai shipping route.
8,982 nautical miles via Panama Canal, about 26.7 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Cartagena and Shanghai
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
CartagenaPanama CanalShanghaiShipping time from Cartagena to Shanghai
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Panama Canal (shortest) | 8,982 nm | 31.2 d | 26.7 d | 20.8 d |
| via Suez Canal | 13,333 nm | 46.3 d | 39.7 d | 30.9 d |
| via Cape of Good Hope | 13,904 nm | 48.3 d | 41.4 d | 32.2 d |
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About the Cartagena to Shanghai shipping route
Cartagena to Shanghai is a 8,982 nautical mile shipping route via Panama Canal, heading north from Colombia to China. That is 16,634 km of water against 15,026 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 26.7 days at 14 knots. A carrier that slow steams at 12 knots to save fuel needs 31.2 days, and a fast 18 knot string about 20.8. Liner schedules on the lane quote 25 to 37 days port to port, because the services call at other ports and some transship. Over the last 30 days we counted 33 sailings by 6 carriers (CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, Hapag-Lloyd and Maersk).
The next option is via Suez Canal, 13,333 nautical miles, 4,351 nm longer than the main route. Carriers pick it when Suez Canal is congested or closed.
Recent freight rates for COCTG to CNSHA start at $8,530 for a 20GP and $8,745 for a 40GP ($8,275 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 Shanghai (CNSHA) 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, Shanghai is the 47th shortest. Closer destinations include Karachi (8,948 nm), Incheon (8,948 nm) and Mombasa (8,783 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Cartagena to Shanghai?
The port to port distance from Cartagena to Shanghai is 8,982 nautical miles (16,634 km), via Panama Canal. The route passes Panama Canal.
What is the shipping time from Cartagena to Shanghai?
About 26.7 days at 14 knots and 20.8 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services on this lane quote 25 to 37 days.
What are freight rates from Cartagena to Shanghai?
Recent spot rates for COCTG to CNSHA 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 Shanghai 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.