Colombia
ChinaCartagena to Xiamen shipping route.
9,404 nautical miles via Panama Canal, about 28.0 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Cartagena and Xiamen
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
CartagenaPanama CanalXiamenShipping time from Cartagena to Xiamen
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Panama Canal (shortest) | 9,404 nm | 32.7 d | 28.0 d | 21.8 d |
| via Suez Canal | 12,783 nm | 44.4 d | 38.0 d | 29.6 d |
| via Cape of Good Hope | 13,355 nm | 46.4 d | 39.7 d | 30.9 d |
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About the Cartagena to Xiamen shipping route
Cartagena to Xiamen is a 9,404 nautical mile shipping route via Panama Canal, heading north from Colombia to China. That is 17,415 km of water against 15,869 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 28.0 days at 14 knots. A carrier that slow steams at 12 knots to save fuel needs 32.7 days, and a fast 18 knot string about 21.8. Liner schedules on the lane quote 36 to 47 days port to port, because the services call at other ports and some transship. Over the last 30 days we counted 12 sailings by 4 carriers (COSCO, Evergreen, Hapag-Lloyd and ONE).
The next option is via Suez Canal, 12,783 nautical miles, 3,380 nm longer than the main route. Carriers pick it when Strait of Gibraltar is congested or closed.
Recent freight rates for COCTG to CNXMN start at $8,850 for a 20GP and $9,200 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 Xiamen (CNXMN) 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, Xiamen is the 54th shortest. Closer destinations include Nhava Sheva (9,122 nm), Mundra (9,109 nm) and Dalian (9,057 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Cartagena to Xiamen?
The port to port distance from Cartagena to Xiamen is 9,404 nautical miles (17,415 km), via Panama Canal. The route passes Panama Canal.
What is the shipping time from Cartagena to Xiamen?
About 28.0 days at 14 knots and 21.8 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services on this lane quote 36 to 47 days.
What are freight rates from Cartagena to Xiamen?
Recent spot rates for COCTG to CNXMN start at $8,850 per 20GP and $9,200 per 40GP, before local charges. Rates change weekly.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Xiamen 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.