Sri Lanka
ChinaColombo to Dalian shipping route.
4,220 nautical miles via Strait of Malacca, about 12.6 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Colombo and Dalian
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
ColomboStrait of MalaccaDalianShipping time from Colombo to Dalian
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Strait of Malacca (shortest) | 4,220 nm | 14.7 d | 12.6 d | 9.8 d |
| via Sunda Strait | 4,845 nm | 16.8 d | 14.4 d | 11.2 d |
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About the Colombo to Dalian shipping route
The shipping route from Colombo, Sri Lanka to Dalian, China covers 4,220 nautical miles port to port, via Strait of Malacca. On a globe the two ports sit 5,486 km apart, so the ship sails 1.42 times the straight line distance. On the way the vessel passes Strait of Malacca.
Pure steaming time is 12.6 days at 14 knots. A carrier that slow steams at 12 knots to save fuel needs 14.7 days, and a fast 18 knot string about 9.8. Liner schedules on the lane quote 11 to 35 days port to port, because the services call at other ports and some transship. Over the last 30 days we counted 27 sailings by 2 carriers (CMA CGM and Maersk).
The next option is via Sunda Strait, 4,845 nautical miles, 625 nm longer than the main route. Carriers pick it when Sunda Strait is congested or closed.
Recent freight rates for LKCMB to CNDLC start at $3,814 for a 20GP and $3,620 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 Dalian (CNDLC) 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 Colombo in this directory, Dalian is the 29th shortest. Closer destinations include Incheon (4,205 nm), Busan (4,136 nm) and Piraeus (4,122 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Colombo to Dalian?
The port to port distance from Colombo to Dalian is 4,220 nautical miles (7,816 km), via Strait of Malacca. The route passes Strait of Malacca.
What is the shipping time from Colombo to Dalian?
About 12.6 days at 14 knots and 9.8 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services on this lane quote 11 to 35 days.
What are freight rates from Colombo to Dalian?
Recent spot rates for LKCMB to CNDLC start at $3,814 per 20GP and $3,620 per 40GP, before local charges. Rates change weekly.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Dalian 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.