Singapore
Sri LankaSingapore to Colombo shipping route.
1,605 nautical miles via Strait of Malacca, about 4.8 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Singapore and Colombo
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
SingaporeStrait of MalaccaColomboShipping time from Singapore to Colombo
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Strait of Malacca (shortest) | 1,605 nm | 5.6 d | 4.8 d | 3.7 d |
| via Sunda Strait | 2,398 nm | 8.3 d | 7.1 d | 5.6 d |
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About the Singapore to Colombo shipping route
Ships leaving Singapore for Colombo head west and cover a sea distance of 1,605 nautical miles (2,972 km), via Strait of Malacca. The straight line between the ports is 2,733 km; coastlines and shipping lanes add the rest. On the way the vessel passes Strait of Malacca.
Shipping time depends on speed. At 14 knots, a common container ship service speed, the passage takes 4.8 days at sea. Slow steaming at 12 knots stretches it to 5.6 days, while 18 knots brings it down to 3.7. 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 Singapore and Colombo to plan the full ocean transit time.
The next option is via Sunda Strait, 2,398 nautical miles, 793 nm longer than the main route. Carriers pick it when Sunda Strait is congested or closed.
Container freight rates on Singapore 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 Singapore in this directory, Colombo is the 8th shortest. Closer destinations include Yantian (1,460 nm), Hong Kong (1,439 nm) and Manila (1,363 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Singapore to Colombo?
The port to port distance from Singapore to Colombo is 1,605 nautical miles (2,972 km), via Strait of Malacca. The route passes Strait of Malacca.
What is the shipping time from Singapore to Colombo?
About 4.8 days at 14 knots and 3.7 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 Singapore 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.