Sri Lanka
ChinaColombo to Yantian shipping route.
3,059 nautical miles via Strait of Malacca, about 9.1 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Colombo and Yantian
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
ColomboStrait of MalaccaYantianShipping time from Colombo to Yantian
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Strait of Malacca (shortest) | 3,059 nm | 10.6 d | 9.1 d | 7.1 d |
| via Sunda Strait | 3,699 nm | 12.8 d | 11.0 d | 8.6 d |
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About the Colombo to Yantian shipping route
The shipping route from Colombo, Sri Lanka to Yantian, China covers 3,059 nautical miles port to port, via Strait of Malacca. On a globe the two ports sit 4,076 km apart, so the ship sails 1.39 times the straight line distance. On the way the vessel passes Strait of Malacca.
Pure steaming time is 9.1 days at 14 knots. A carrier that slow steams at 12 knots to save fuel needs 10.6 days, and a fast 18 knot string about 7.1. Liner schedules on the lane quote 16 days port to port, because the services call at other ports and some transship. Over the last 30 days we counted 5 sailings by 1 carrier (MSC).
The next option is via Sunda Strait, 3,699 nautical miles, 640 nm longer than the main route. Carriers pick it when Sunda Strait is congested or closed.
Recent freight rates for LKCMB to CNYTN start at $3,950 for a 20GP and $4,150 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 Yantian (CNYTN) 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, Yantian is the 17th shortest. Closer destinations include Hong Kong (3,038 nm), Manila (2,962 nm) and Haiphong (2,918 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Colombo to Yantian?
The port to port distance from Colombo to Yantian is 3,059 nautical miles (5,666 km), via Strait of Malacca. The route passes Strait of Malacca.
What is the shipping time from Colombo to Yantian?
About 9.1 days at 14 knots and 7.1 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services on this lane quote 16 to 16 days.
What are freight rates from Colombo to Yantian?
Recent spot rates for LKCMB to CNYTN start at $3,950 per 20GP and $4,150 per 40GP, before local charges. Rates change weekly.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Yantian to Colombo has its own page with the same distance and route.
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Salalah1,838 nm 
Kaohsiung to Yantian380 nm
Haiphong to Yantian577 nm
Manila to Yantian681 nm- Ningbo to Yantian730 nm
- Shanghai to Yantian844 nm
- Ho Chi Minh City to Yantian922 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.