Colombia
AustraliaCartagena to Sydney shipping route.
8,162 nautical miles via Panama Canal, about 24.3 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Cartagena and Sydney
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
CartagenaPanama CanalSydneyShipping time from Cartagena to Sydney
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Panama Canal (shortest) | 8,162 nm | 28.3 d | 24.3 d | 18.9 d |
| via Strait of Magellan | 12,009 nm | 41.7 d | 35.7 d | 27.8 d |
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About the Cartagena to Sydney shipping route
Cartagena to Sydney is a 8,162 nautical mile shipping route via Panama Canal, heading south west from Colombia to Australia. That is 15,115 km of water against 14,606 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 24.3 days at 14 knots. A carrier that slow steams at 12 knots to save fuel needs 28.3 days, and a fast 18 knot string about 18.9. 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 Sydney to plan the full ocean transit time.
The next option is via Strait of Magellan, 12,009 nautical miles, 3,848 nm longer than the main route. Carriers pick it when Strait of Magellan is congested or closed.
Container freight rates on Cartagena to Sydney move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Sydney (AUSYD) carriers give about 8 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, Sydney is the 41st shortest. Closer destinations include Tokyo (8,149 nm), Yokohama (8,138 nm) and Salalah (8,090 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Cartagena to Sydney?
The port to port distance from Cartagena to Sydney is 8,162 nautical miles (15,115 km), via Panama Canal. The route passes Panama Canal.
What is the shipping time from Cartagena to Sydney?
About 24.3 days at 14 knots and 18.9 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services add calls and transhipment.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Sydney 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.