Australia
ColombiaSydney to Cartagena shipping route.
8,162 nautical miles via Panama Canal, about 24.3 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Sydney and Cartagena
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
SydneyPanama CanalCartagenaShipping time from Sydney to Cartagena
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Panama Canal (shortest) | 8,162 nm | 28.3 d | 24.3 d | 18.9 d |
| via Strait of Magellan | 12,009 nm | 41.7 d | 35.7 d | 27.8 d |
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About the Sydney to Cartagena shipping route
Ships leaving Sydney for Cartagena head east and cover a sea distance of 8,162 nautical miles (15,115 km), via Panama Canal. The straight line between the ports is 14,606 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.
Shipping time depends on speed. At 14 knots, a common container ship service speed, the passage takes 24.3 days at sea. Slow steaming at 12 knots stretches it to 28.3 days, while 18 knots brings it down to 18.9. 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 Sydney and Cartagena to plan the full ocean transit time.
The next option is via Strait of Magellan, 12,009 nautical miles, 3,848 nm longer than the main route. Carriers pick it when Strait of Magellan is congested or closed.
Container freight rates on Sydney 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 Sydney in this directory, Cartagena is the 42nd shortest. Closer destinations include Santos (7,917 nm), Balboa (7,834 nm) and Jeddah (7,683 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Sydney to Cartagena?
The port to port distance from Sydney to Cartagena is 8,162 nautical miles (15,115 km), via Panama Canal. The route passes Panama Canal.
What is the shipping time from Sydney to Cartagena?
About 24.3 days at 14 knots and 18.9 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 Cartagena to Sydney 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.