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Sri LankaPort Said to Colombo shipping route.
3,525 nautical miles via Suez Canal, about 10.5 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Port Said and Colombo
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Port SaidSuez Canal · Bab-el-MandebColomboShipping time from Port Said to Colombo
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Suez Canal (shortest) | 3,525 nm | 12.2 d | 10.5 d | 8.2 d |
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About the Port Said to Colombo shipping route
Ships leaving Port Said for Colombo head east and cover a sea distance of 3,525 nautical miles (6,529 km), via Suez Canal. The straight line between the ports is 5,623 km; coastlines and shipping lanes add the rest. On the way the vessel passes Suez Canal and Bab-el-Mandeb, so canal transit fees and waiting time at the canal are part of every voyage.
At sea, the voyage lasts 12.2 days at 12 knots, 10.5 days at 14 knots and 8.2 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 Port Said and Colombo to plan the full ocean transit time.
Container freight rates on Port Said 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 Port Said in this directory, Colombo is the 22nd shortest. Closer destinations include Bremerhaven (3,515 nm), Rotterdam (3,309 nm) and Antwerp (3,289 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Port Said to Colombo?
The port to port distance from Port Said to Colombo is 3,525 nautical miles (6,529 km), via Suez Canal. The route passes Suez Canal, Bab-el-Mandeb.
What is the shipping time from Port Said to Colombo?
About 10.5 days at 14 knots and 8.2 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 Port Said 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.