Sri Lanka
JapanColombo to Yokohama shipping route.
4,540 nautical miles via Strait of Malacca, about 13.5 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Colombo and Yokohama
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
ColomboStrait of MalaccaYokohamaShipping time from Colombo to Yokohama
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Strait of Malacca (shortest) | 4,540 nm | 15.8 d | 13.5 d | 10.5 d |
| via Sunda Strait | 5,137 nm | 17.8 d | 15.3 d | 11.9 d |
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About the Colombo to Yokohama shipping route
Ships leaving Colombo for Yokohama head north east and cover a sea distance of 4,540 nautical miles (8,408 km), via Strait of Malacca. The straight line between the ports is 6,840 km; coastlines and shipping lanes add the rest. On the way the vessel passes Strait of Malacca.
At sea, the voyage lasts 15.8 days at 12 knots, 13.5 days at 14 knots and 10.5 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 Yokohama to plan the full ocean transit time.
The next option is via Sunda Strait, 5,137 nautical miles, 597 nm longer than the main route. Carriers pick it when Sunda Strait is congested or closed.
Container freight rates on Colombo to Yokohama move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Yokohama (JPYOK) carriers give about 8 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, Yokohama is the 31st shortest. Closer destinations include Marsaxlokk (4,477 nm), Dalian (4,220 nm) and Incheon (4,205 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Colombo to Yokohama?
The port to port distance from Colombo to Yokohama is 4,540 nautical miles (8,408 km), via Strait of Malacca. The route passes Strait of Malacca.
What is the shipping time from Colombo to Yokohama?
About 13.5 days at 14 knots and 10.5 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 Yokohama 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.