Taiwan
ColombiaKaohsiung to Cartagena shipping route.
9,408 nautical miles via Panama Canal, about 28.0 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Kaohsiung and Cartagena
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
KaohsiungPanama CanalCartagenaShipping time from Kaohsiung to Cartagena
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Panama Canal (shortest) | 9,408 nm | 32.7 d | 28.0 d | 21.8 d |
| via Suez Canal | 12,795 nm | 44.4 d | 38.1 d | 29.6 d |
| via Cape of Good Hope | 13,339 nm | 46.3 d | 39.7 d | 30.9 d |
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About the Kaohsiung to Cartagena shipping route
The shipping route from Kaohsiung, Taiwan to Cartagena, Colombia covers 9,408 nautical miles port to port, via Panama Canal. On a globe the two ports sit 15,958 km apart, so the ship sails 1.09 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.
At sea, the voyage lasts 32.7 days at 12 knots, 28.0 days at 14 knots and 21.8 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 Kaohsiung and Cartagena to plan the full ocean transit time.
The next option is via Suez Canal, 12,795 nautical miles, 3,386 nm longer than the main route. Carriers pick it when Suez Canal is congested or closed.
Container freight rates on Kaohsiung 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 64 port to port routes from Kaohsiung in this directory, Cartagena is the 46th shortest. Closer destinations include Balboa (9,081 nm), Algeciras (8,667 nm) and Valencia (8,410 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Kaohsiung to Cartagena?
The port to port distance from Kaohsiung to Cartagena is 9,408 nautical miles (17,424 km), via Panama Canal. The route passes Panama Canal.
What is the shipping time from Kaohsiung to Cartagena?
About 28.0 days at 14 knots and 21.8 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 Cartagena to Kaohsiung 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.