Colombia
ChinaCartagena to Yantian shipping route.
9,659 nautical miles via Panama Canal, about 28.8 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Cartagena and Yantian
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
CartagenaPanama CanalYantianShipping time from Cartagena to Yantian
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Panama Canal (shortest) | 9,659 nm | 33.5 d | 28.7 d | 22.4 d |
| via Suez Canal | 12,579 nm | 43.7 d | 37.4 d | 29.1 d |
| via Cape of Good Hope | 13,166 nm | 45.7 d | 39.2 d | 30.5 d |
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About the Cartagena to Yantian shipping route
Cartagena to Yantian is a 9,659 nautical mile shipping route via Panama Canal, heading north from Colombia to China. That is 17,889 km of water against 16,195 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 28.8 days at 14 knots. A carrier that slow steams at 12 knots to save fuel needs 33.5 days, and a fast 18 knot string about 22.4. Liner schedules on the lane quote 22 to 51 days port to port, because the services call at other ports and some transship. Over the last 30 days we counted 19 sailings by 6 carriers (Evergreen, Hapag-Lloyd, MSC, ONE and OOCL).
The next option is via Suez Canal, 12,579 nautical miles, 2,920 nm longer than the main route. Carriers pick it when Suez Canal is congested or closed.
Recent freight rates for COCTG to CNYTN start at $7,790 for a 20GP and $8,280 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 Yantian (CNYTN) 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, Yantian is the 58th shortest. Closer destinations include Hong Kong (9,659 nm), Colombo (9,578 nm) and Kaohsiung (9,408 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Cartagena to Yantian?
The port to port distance from Cartagena to Yantian is 9,659 nautical miles (17,889 km), via Panama Canal. The route passes Panama Canal.
What is the shipping time from Cartagena to Yantian?
About 28.7 days at 14 knots and 22.4 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services on this lane quote 22 to 51 days.
What are freight rates from Cartagena to Yantian?
Recent spot rates for COCTG to CNYTN start at $7,790 per 20GP and $8,280 per 40GP, before local charges. Rates change weekly.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Yantian 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.