China
ColombiaDalian to Cartagena shipping route.
9,057 nautical miles via Panama Canal, about 27.0 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Dalian and Cartagena
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
DalianPanama CanalCartagenaShipping time from Dalian to Cartagena
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Panama Canal (shortest) | 9,057 nm | 31.4 d | 27.0 d | 21.0 d |
| via Suez Canal | 13,740 nm | 47.7 d | 40.9 d | 31.8 d |
| via Cape of Good Hope | 14,312 nm | 49.7 d | 42.6 d | 33.1 d |
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About the Dalian to Cartagena shipping route
The shipping route from Dalian, China to Cartagena, Colombia covers 9,057 nautical miles port to port, via Panama Canal. On a globe the two ports sit 14,250 km apart, so the ship sails 1.18 times the straight line distance. On the way the vessel passes Panama Canal, so canal transit fees and waiting time at the canal are part of every voyage.
Pure steaming time is 27.0 days at 14 knots. A carrier that slow steams at 12 knots to save fuel needs 31.4 days, and a fast 18 knot string about 21.0. Liner schedules on the lane quote 36 to 41 days port to port, because the services call at other ports and some transship. Over the last 30 days we counted 8 sailings by 3 carriers (COSCO, Hapag-Lloyd and ONE).
The next option is via Suez Canal, 13,740 nautical miles, 4,684 nm longer than the main route. Carriers pick it when Strait of Gibraltar is congested or closed.
Recent freight rates for CNDLC to COCTG start at $9,115 for a 20GP and $9,215 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 Cartagena (COCTG) carriers give about 10 free days before demurrage and detention charges start, so plan the truck or rail pickup before the box lands.
Of the 63 port to port routes from Dalian in this directory, Cartagena is the 41st shortest. Closer destinations include Balboa (8,729 nm), Marsaxlokk (8,639 nm) and Piraeus (8,284 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Dalian to Cartagena?
The port to port distance from Dalian to Cartagena is 9,057 nautical miles (16,773 km), via Panama Canal. The route passes Panama Canal.
What is the shipping time from Dalian to Cartagena?
About 27.0 days at 14 knots and 21.0 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services on this lane quote 36 to 41 days.
What are freight rates from Dalian to Cartagena?
Recent spot rates for CNDLC to COCTG start at $9,115 per 20GP and $9,215 per 40GP, before local charges. Rates change weekly.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Cartagena to Dalian has its own page with the same distance and route.
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Balboa to Cartagena328 nm
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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.