Taiwan
Sri LankaKaohsiung to Colombo shipping route.
3,275 nautical miles via Strait of Malacca, about 9.8 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Kaohsiung and Colombo
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KaohsiungStrait of MalaccaColomboShipping time from Kaohsiung to Colombo
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Strait of Malacca (shortest) | 3,275 nm | 11.4 d | 9.7 d | 7.6 d |
| via Sunda Strait | 3,872 nm | 13.4 d | 11.5 d | 9.0 d |
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About the Kaohsiung to Colombo shipping route
The shipping route from Kaohsiung, Taiwan to Colombo, Sri Lanka covers 3,275 nautical miles port to port, via Strait of Malacca. On a globe the two ports sit 4,663 km apart, so the ship sails 1.30 times the straight line distance. On the way the vessel passes Strait of Malacca.
Pure steaming time is 9.8 days at 14 knots. A carrier that slow steams at 12 knots to save fuel needs 11.4 days, and a fast 18 knot string about 7.6. 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 Kaohsiung and Colombo to plan the full ocean transit time.
The next option is via Sunda Strait, 3,872 nautical miles, 597 nm longer than the main route. Carriers pick it when Sunda Strait is congested or closed.
Container freight rates on Kaohsiung 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 64 port to port routes from Kaohsiung in this directory, Colombo is the 18th shortest. Closer destinations include Tanjung Priok (1,987 nm), Port Klang (1,955 nm) and Laem Chabang (1,719 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Kaohsiung to Colombo?
The port to port distance from Kaohsiung to Colombo is 3,275 nautical miles (6,064 km), via Strait of Malacca. The route passes Strait of Malacca.
What is the shipping time from Kaohsiung to Colombo?
About 9.7 days at 14 knots and 7.6 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 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.