South Africa
ColombiaDurban to Cartagena shipping route.
7,027 nautical miles via Cape of Good Hope, about 20.9 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Durban and Cartagena
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DurbanCape of Good HopeCartagenaShipping time from Durban to Cartagena
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Cape of Good Hope (shortest) | 7,027 nm | 24.4 d | 20.9 d | 16.3 d |
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About the Durban to Cartagena shipping route
Durban to Cartagena is a 7,027 nautical mile shipping route via Cape of Good Hope, heading west from South Africa to Colombia. That is 13,014 km of water against 12,168 km as the crow flies. On the way the vessel passes Cape of Good Hope.
At sea, the voyage lasts 24.4 days at 12 knots, 20.9 days at 14 knots and 16.3 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 Durban and Cartagena to plan the full ocean transit time.
Container freight rates on Durban to Cartagena move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. 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 65 port to port routes from Durban in this directory, Cartagena is the 40th shortest. Closer destinations include Antwerp (7,012 nm), London Gateway (6,961 nm) and Felixstowe (6,959 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Durban to Cartagena?
The port to port distance from Durban to Cartagena is 7,027 nautical miles (13,014 km), via Cape of Good Hope. The route passes Cape of Good Hope.
What is the shipping time from Durban to Cartagena?
About 20.9 days at 14 knots and 16.3 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 Cartagena to Durban 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.