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ChinaColombo to Ningbo shipping route.
3,699 nautical miles via Strait of Malacca, about 11.0 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Colombo and Ningbo
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
ColomboStrait of MalaccaNingboShipping time from Colombo to Ningbo
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Strait of Malacca (shortest) | 3,699 nm | 12.8 d | 11.0 d | 8.6 d |
| via Sunda Strait | 4,324 nm | 15.0 d | 12.9 d | 10.0 d |
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About the Colombo to Ningbo shipping route
Ships leaving Colombo for Ningbo head north east and cover a sea distance of 3,699 nautical miles (6,850 km), via Strait of Malacca. The straight line between the ports is 5,043 km; coastlines and shipping lanes add the rest. On the way the vessel passes Strait of Malacca.
At sea, the voyage lasts 12.8 days at 12 knots, 11.0 days at 14 knots and 8.6 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 Ningbo to plan the full ocean transit time.
The next option is via Sunda Strait, 4,324 nautical miles, 625 nm longer than the main route. Carriers pick it when Sunda Strait is congested or closed.
Container freight rates on Colombo to Ningbo move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Ningbo (CNNGB) 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, Ningbo is the 21st shortest. Closer destinations include Port Said (3,525 nm), Kaohsiung (3,275 nm) and Xiamen (3,263 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Colombo to Ningbo?
The port to port distance from Colombo to Ningbo is 3,699 nautical miles (6,850 km), via Strait of Malacca. The route passes Strait of Malacca.
What is the shipping time from Colombo to Ningbo?
About 11.0 days at 14 knots and 8.6 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 Ningbo 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.