Australia
ColombiaMelbourne to Cartagena shipping route.
8,470 nautical miles via Panama Canal, about 25.2 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Melbourne and Cartagena
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
MelbournePanama CanalCartagenaShipping time from Melbourne to Cartagena
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Panama Canal (shortest) | 8,470 nm | 29.4 d | 25.2 d | 19.6 d |
| via Cape of Good Hope | 12,045 nm | 41.8 d | 35.8 d | 27.9 d |
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About the Melbourne to Cartagena shipping route
Melbourne to Cartagena is a 8,470 nautical mile shipping route via Panama Canal, heading south east from Australia to Colombia. That is 15,687 km of water against 14,963 km as the crow flies. 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 29.4 days at 12 knots, 25.2 days at 14 knots and 19.6 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 Melbourne and Cartagena to plan the full ocean transit time.
The next option is via Cape of Good Hope, 12,045 nautical miles, 3,575 nm longer than the main route. Carriers pick it when Cape of Good Hope is congested or closed.
Container freight rates on Melbourne 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 Melbourne in this directory, Cartagena is the 45th shortest. Closer destinations include Piraeus (8,467 nm), Mersin (8,241 nm) and Balboa (8,142 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Melbourne to Cartagena?
The port to port distance from Melbourne to Cartagena is 8,470 nautical miles (15,687 km), via Panama Canal. The route passes Panama Canal.
What is the shipping time from Melbourne to Cartagena?
About 25.2 days at 14 knots and 19.6 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 Cartagena to Melbourne 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.