Colombia
JapanCartagena to Yokohama shipping route.
8,138 nautical miles via Panama Canal, about 24.2 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Cartagena and Yokohama
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CartagenaPanama CanalYokohamaShipping time from Cartagena to Yokohama
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Panama Canal (shortest) | 8,138 nm | 28.3 d | 24.2 d | 18.8 d |
| via Suez Canal | 14,060 nm | 48.8 d | 41.8 d | 32.5 d |
| via Cape of Good Hope | 14,604 nm | 50.7 d | 43.5 d | 33.8 d |
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About the Cartagena to Yokohama shipping route
Cartagena to Yokohama is a 8,138 nautical mile shipping route via Panama Canal, heading north west from Colombia to Japan. That is 15,071 km of water against 13,720 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 28.3 days at 12 knots, 24.2 days at 14 knots and 18.8 days at 18 knots. 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 Yokohama to plan the full ocean transit time.
The next option is via Suez Canal, 14,060 nautical miles, 5,923 nm longer than the main route. Carriers pick it when Strait of Gibraltar is congested or closed.
Container freight rates on Cartagena to Yokohama move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Yokohama (JPYOK) 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, Yokohama is the 39th shortest. Closer destinations include Salalah (8,090 nm), Djibouti (7,429 nm) and Auckland (7,225 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Cartagena to Yokohama?
The port to port distance from Cartagena to Yokohama is 8,138 nautical miles (15,071 km), via Panama Canal. The route passes Panama Canal.
What is the shipping time from Cartagena to Yokohama?
About 24.2 days at 14 knots and 18.8 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 Yokohama 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.