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ColombiaNingbo to Cartagena shipping route.
9,034 nautical miles via Panama Canal, about 26.9 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Ningbo and Cartagena
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
NingboPanama CanalCartagenaShipping time from Ningbo to Cartagena
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Panama Canal (shortest) | 9,034 nm | 31.4 d | 26.9 d | 20.9 d |
| via Suez Canal | 13,219 nm | 45.9 d | 39.3 d | 30.6 d |
| via Cape of Good Hope | 13,790 nm | 47.9 d | 41.0 d | 31.9 d |
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About the Ningbo to Cartagena shipping route
Ships leaving Ningbo for Cartagena head north east and cover a sea distance of 9,034 nautical miles (16,731 km), via Panama Canal. The straight line between the ports is 15,178 km; coastlines and shipping lanes add the rest. 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 31.4 days at 12 knots, 26.9 days at 14 knots and 20.9 days at 18 knots. Liner schedules on the lane quote 23 to 40 days port to port, because the services call at other ports and some transship. Over the last 30 days we counted 23 sailings by 7 carriers (CMA CGM, COSCO, Evergreen, Hapag-Lloyd and MSC).
The next option is via Suez Canal, 13,219 nautical miles, 4,185 nm longer than the main route. Carriers pick it when Suez Canal is congested or closed.
Recent freight rates for CNNGB to COCTG start at $8,530 for a 20GP and $8,745 for a 40GP. These are spot market prices from carriers that sail the lane; your quote will also include terminal handling, documentation and any bunker surcharge. 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 Ningbo in this directory, Cartagena is the 45th shortest. Closer destinations include Valencia (8,834 nm), Barcelona (8,757 nm) and Balboa (8,707 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Ningbo to Cartagena?
The port to port distance from Ningbo to Cartagena is 9,034 nautical miles (16,731 km), via Panama Canal. The route passes Panama Canal.
What is the shipping time from Ningbo to Cartagena?
About 26.9 days at 14 knots and 20.9 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services on this lane quote 23 to 40 days.
What are freight rates from Ningbo to Cartagena?
Recent spot rates for CNNGB to COCTG start at $8,530 per 20GP and $8,745 per 40GP, before local charges. Rates change weekly.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Cartagena to Ningbo 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.