Sri Lanka
Hong KongColombo to Hong Kong shipping route.
3,038 nautical miles via Strait of Malacca, about 9.0 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Colombo and Hong Kong
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
ColomboStrait of MalaccaHong KongShipping time from Colombo to Hong Kong
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Strait of Malacca (shortest) | 3,038 nm | 10.5 d | 9.0 d | 7.0 d |
| via Sunda Strait | 3,678 nm | 12.8 d | 10.9 d | 8.5 d |
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About the Colombo to Hong Kong shipping route
Colombo to Hong Kong is a 3,038 nautical mile shipping route via Strait of Malacca, heading north east from Sri Lanka to Hong Kong. That is 5,626 km of water against 4,053 km as the crow flies. On the way the vessel passes Strait of Malacca.
At sea, the voyage lasts 10.5 days at 12 knots, 9.0 days at 14 knots and 7.0 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 Hong Kong to plan the full ocean transit time.
The next option is via Sunda Strait, 3,678 nautical miles, 640 nm longer than the main route. Carriers pick it when Sunda Strait is congested or closed.
Container freight rates on Colombo to Hong Kong move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Hong Kong (HKHKG) carriers give about 5 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, Hong Kong is the 16th shortest. Closer destinations include Manila (2,962 nm), Haiphong (2,918 nm) and Jeddah (2,842 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Colombo to Hong Kong?
The port to port distance from Colombo to Hong Kong is 3,038 nautical miles (5,626 km), via Strait of Malacca. The route passes Strait of Malacca.
What is the shipping time from Colombo to Hong Kong?
About 9.0 days at 14 knots and 7.0 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 Hong Kong to Colombo has its own page with the same distance and route.
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Kaohsiung to Hong Kong380 nm
Haiphong to Hong Kong556 nm
Manila to Hong Kong660 nm
Ningbo to Hong Kong730 nm- Shanghai to Hong Kong844 nm
- Ho Chi Minh City to Hong Kong900 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.