Sri Lanka
ChinaColombo to Qingdao shipping route.
4,077 nautical miles via Strait of Malacca, about 12.1 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Colombo and Qingdao
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
ColomboStrait of MalaccaQingdaoShipping time from Colombo to Qingdao
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Strait of Malacca (shortest) | 4,077 nm | 14.2 d | 12.1 d | 9.4 d |
| via Sunda Strait | 4,702 nm | 16.3 d | 14.0 d | 10.9 d |
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About the Colombo to Qingdao shipping route
Colombo to Qingdao is a 4,077 nautical mile shipping route via Strait of Malacca, heading north east from Sri Lanka to China. That is 7,551 km of water against 5,236 km as the crow flies. On the way the vessel passes Strait of Malacca.
Pure steaming time is 12.1 days at 14 knots. A carrier that slow steams at 12 knots to save fuel needs 14.2 days, and a fast 18 knot string about 9.4. Liner schedules on the lane quote 17 to 26 days port to port, because the services call at other ports and some transship. Over the last 30 days we counted 5 sailings by 2 carriers (ASL and Evergreen).
The next option is via Sunda Strait, 4,702 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 CNTAO start at $3,650 for a 20GP and $3,950 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 Qingdao (CNTAO) 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, Qingdao is the 25th shortest. Closer destinations include Mersin (3,896 nm), Shanghai (3,813 nm) and Durban (3,794 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Colombo to Qingdao?
The port to port distance from Colombo to Qingdao is 4,077 nautical miles (7,551 km), via Strait of Malacca. The route passes Strait of Malacca.
What is the shipping time from Colombo to Qingdao?
About 12.1 days at 14 knots and 9.4 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services on this lane quote 17 to 26 days.
What are freight rates from Colombo to Qingdao?
Recent spot rates for LKCMB to CNTAO start at $3,650 per 20GP and $3,950 per 40GP, before local charges. Rates change weekly.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Qingdao 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.