Philippines
Sri LankaManila to Colombo shipping route.
2,962 nautical miles via Strait of Malacca, about 8.8 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Manila and Colombo
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
ManilaStrait of MalaccaColomboShipping time from Manila to Colombo
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Strait of Malacca (shortest) | 2,962 nm | 10.3 d | 8.8 d | 6.9 d |
| via Sunda Strait | 3,477 nm | 12.1 d | 10.3 d | 8.0 d |
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About the Manila to Colombo shipping route
Manila to Colombo is a 2,962 nautical mile shipping route via Strait of Malacca, heading west from the Philippines to Sri Lanka. That is 5,485 km of water against 4,566 km as the crow flies. On the way the vessel passes Strait of Malacca.
At sea, the voyage lasts 10.3 days at 12 knots, 8.8 days at 14 knots and 6.9 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 Manila and Colombo to plan the full ocean transit time.
The next option is via Sunda Strait, 3,477 nautical miles, 515 nm longer than the main route. Carriers pick it when Sunda Strait is congested or closed.
Container freight rates on Manila 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 Manila in this directory, Colombo is the 19th shortest. Closer destinations include Tokyo (1,859 nm), Yokohama (1,848 nm) and Port Klang (1,642 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Manila to Colombo?
The port to port distance from Manila to Colombo is 2,962 nautical miles (5,485 km), via Strait of Malacca. The route passes Strait of Malacca.
What is the shipping time from Manila to Colombo?
About 8.8 days at 14 knots and 6.9 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 Manila 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.