Vietnam
Sri LankaHaiphong to Colombo shipping route.
2,918 nautical miles via Strait of Malacca, about 8.7 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Haiphong and Colombo
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HaiphongStrait of MalaccaColomboShipping time from Haiphong to Colombo
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Strait of Malacca (shortest) | 2,918 nm | 10.1 d | 8.7 d | 6.8 d |
| via Sunda Strait | 3,567 nm | 12.4 d | 10.6 d | 8.3 d |
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About the Haiphong to Colombo shipping route
Haiphong to Colombo is a 2,918 nautical mile shipping route via Strait of Malacca, heading south west from Vietnam to Sri Lanka. That is 5,404 km of water against 3,283 km as the crow flies. On the way the vessel passes Strait of Malacca.
At sea, the voyage lasts 10.1 days at 12 knots, 8.7 days at 14 knots and 6.8 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 Haiphong and Colombo to plan the full ocean transit time.
The next option is via Sunda Strait, 3,567 nautical miles, 649 nm longer than the main route. Carriers pick it when Sunda Strait is congested or closed.
Container freight rates on Haiphong to Colombo move with fuel prices, ship capacity and the season. Compare several carriers before booking: the cheapest sailing is often the slowest one. At Colombo (LKCMB) carriers give about 5 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 Haiphong in this directory, Colombo is the 19th shortest. Closer destinations include Tokyo (2,134 nm), Yokohama (2,123 nm) and Dalian (1,784 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Haiphong to Colombo?
The port to port distance from Haiphong to Colombo is 2,918 nautical miles (5,404 km), via Strait of Malacca. The route passes Strait of Malacca.
What is the shipping time from Haiphong to Colombo?
About 8.7 days at 14 knots and 6.8 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 Colombo to Haiphong 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.