Sri Lanka
ArgentinaColombo to Buenos Aires shipping route.
8,268 nautical miles via Cape of Good Hope, about 24.6 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Colombo and Buenos Aires
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ColomboCape of Good HopeBuenos AiresShipping time from Colombo to Buenos Aires
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Cape of Good Hope (shortest) | 8,268 nm | 28.7 d | 24.6 d | 19.1 d |
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About the Colombo to Buenos Aires shipping route
Colombo to Buenos Aires is a 8,268 nautical mile shipping route via Cape of Good Hope, heading south west from Sri Lanka to Argentina. That is 15,312 km of water against 14,753 km as the crow flies. On the way the vessel passes Cape of Good Hope.
Shipping time depends on speed. At 14 knots, a common container ship service speed, the passage takes 24.6 days at sea. Slow steaming at 12 knots stretches it to 28.7 days, while 18 knots brings it down to 19.1. 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 Buenos Aires to plan the full ocean transit time.
Container freight rates on Colombo to Buenos Aires move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Buenos Aires (ARBUE) carriers give about 7 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, Buenos Aires is the 52nd shortest. Closer destinations include Santos (7,930 nm), Gdansk (7,662 nm) and Gothenburg (7,266 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Colombo to Buenos Aires?
The port to port distance from Colombo to Buenos Aires is 8,268 nautical miles (15,312 km), via Cape of Good Hope. The route passes Cape of Good Hope.
What is the shipping time from Colombo to Buenos Aires?
About 24.6 days at 14 knots and 19.1 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 Buenos Aires to Colombo has its own page with the same distance and route.
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Cape Town to Buenos Aires3,846 nm
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Lagos (Apapa) to Buenos Aires4,563 nm
Cartagena to Buenos Aires5,214 nm
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.