Saudi Arabia
ColombiaJeddah to Cartagena shipping route.
6,769 nautical miles via Suez Canal, about 20.1 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Jeddah and Cartagena
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JeddahSuez Canal · Strait of GibraltarCartagenaShipping time from Jeddah to Cartagena
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Suez Canal (shortest) | 6,769 nm | 23.5 d | 20.1 d | 15.7 d |
| via Cape of Good Hope | 10,989 nm | 38.2 d | 32.7 d | 25.4 d |
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About the Jeddah to Cartagena shipping route
Jeddah to Cartagena is a 6,769 nautical mile shipping route via Suez Canal, heading west from Saudi Arabia to Colombia. That is 12,535 km of water against 12,059 km as the crow flies. On the way the vessel passes Suez Canal and Strait of Gibraltar, so canal transit fees and waiting time at the canal are part of every voyage.
At sea, the voyage lasts 23.5 days at 12 knots, 20.1 days at 14 knots and 15.7 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 Jeddah and Cartagena to plan the full ocean transit time.
The next option is via Cape of Good Hope, 10,989 nautical miles, 4,220 nm longer than the main route. Carriers pick it when Cape of Good Hope is congested or closed.
1,935 nm of the route, 29% of it, lies inside Mediterranean Sea ECA. In an emission control area ships must burn fuel with no more than 0.1% sulphur or clean the exhaust with scrubbers. That fuel costs more, and carriers add it to the ocean freight bill as a low sulphur or ECA surcharge.
Container freight rates on Jeddah 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 Jeddah in this directory, Cartagena is the 46th shortest. Closer destinations include Shanghai (6,597 nm), Ningbo (6,483 nm) and Savannah (6,326 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Jeddah to Cartagena?
The port to port distance from Jeddah to Cartagena is 6,769 nautical miles (12,535 km), via Suez Canal. The route passes Suez Canal, Strait of Gibraltar.
What is the shipping time from Jeddah to Cartagena?
About 20.1 days at 14 knots and 15.7 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services add calls and transhipment.
How much of the route is in an emission control area?
1,935 nm sit inside ECA waters (Mediterranean Sea ECA), where ships burn 0.1% sulphur fuel.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Cartagena to Jeddah 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.