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New ZealandColombo to Auckland shipping route.
6,452 nautical miles direct, about 19.2 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Colombo and Auckland
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
ColomboSeaAucklandShipping time from Colombo to Auckland
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| direct (shortest) | 6,452 nm | 22.4 d | 19.2 d | 14.9 d |
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About the Colombo to Auckland shipping route
Ships leaving Colombo for Auckland head south east and cover a sea distance of 6,452 nautical miles (11,948 km), on a direct course. The straight line between the ports is 10,906 km; coastlines and shipping lanes add the rest. No canals or major straits on this leg, the ship stays close to the direct line.
At sea, the voyage lasts 22.4 days at 12 knots, 19.2 days at 14 knots and 14.9 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 Colombo and Auckland to plan the full ocean transit time.
Container freight rates on Colombo to Auckland move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Auckland (NZAKL) carriers give about 30 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 Colombo in this directory, Auckland is the 40th shortest. Closer destinations include Algeciras (5,450 nm), Sydney (5,365 nm) and Valencia (5,193 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Colombo to Auckland?
The port to port distance from Colombo to Auckland is 6,452 nautical miles (11,948 km), direct.
What is the shipping time from Colombo to Auckland?
About 19.2 days at 14 knots and 14.9 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 Auckland to Colombo 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.