Saudi Arabia
Sri LankaJeddah to Colombo shipping route.
2,842 nautical miles direct, about 8.5 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Jeddah and Colombo
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
JeddahBab-el-MandebColomboShipping time from Jeddah to Colombo
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| direct (shortest) | 2,842 nm | 9.9 d | 8.5 d | 6.6 d |
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About the Jeddah to Colombo shipping route
The shipping route from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Colombo, Sri Lanka covers 2,842 nautical miles port to port, on a direct course. On a globe the two ports sit 4,653 km apart, so the ship sails 1.13 times the straight line distance. On the way the vessel passes Bab-el-Mandeb.
Pure steaming time is 8.5 days at 14 knots. A carrier that slow steams at 12 knots to save fuel needs 9.9 days, and a fast 18 knot string about 6.6. 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 Colombo to plan the full ocean transit time.
Container freight rates on Jeddah 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 Jeddah in this directory, Colombo is the 16th shortest. Closer destinations include Algeciras (2,641 nm), Mombasa (2,417 nm) and Nhava Sheva (2,386 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Jeddah to Colombo?
The port to port distance from Jeddah to Colombo is 2,842 nautical miles (5,263 km), direct. The route passes Bab-el-Mandeb.
What is the shipping time from Jeddah to Colombo?
About 8.5 days at 14 knots and 6.6 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 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.