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Sri LankaXiamen to Colombo shipping route.
3,263 nautical miles via Strait of Malacca, about 9.7 days of steaming at 14 knots.
Sea Distance Between Ports: Xiamen and Colombo
Port to Port Distance on the map, along real shipping lanes.
XiamenStrait of MalaccaColomboShipping time from Xiamen to Colombo
| Route | Distance | 12 kn | 14 kn | 18 kn |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| via Strait of Malacca (shortest) | 3,263 nm | 11.3 d | 9.7 d | 7.6 d |
| via Sunda Strait | 3,888 nm | 13.5 d | 11.6 d | 9.0 d |
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About the Xiamen to Colombo shipping route
Ships leaving Xiamen for Colombo head west and cover a sea distance of 3,263 nautical miles (6,043 km), via Strait of Malacca. The straight line between the ports is 4,510 km; coastlines and shipping lanes add the rest. On the way the vessel passes Strait of Malacca.
At sea, the voyage lasts 11.3 days at 12 knots, 9.7 days at 14 knots and 7.6 days at 18 knots. Liner schedules on the lane quote 12 to 37 days port to port, because the services call at other ports and some transship. Over the last 30 days we counted 15 sailings by 1 carrier (CMA CGM).
The next option is via Sunda Strait, 3,888 nautical miles, 625 nm longer than the main route. Carriers pick it when Sunda Strait is congested or closed.
Recent freight rates for CNXMN to LKCMB start at $3,514 for a 20GP and $3,714 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 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 62 port to port routes from Xiamen in this directory, Colombo is the 16th shortest. Closer destinations include Tanjung Priok (2,003 nm), Port Klang (1,944 nm) and Laem Chabang (1,697 nm).
FAQ
How many nautical miles from Xiamen to Colombo?
The port to port distance from Xiamen to Colombo is 3,263 nautical miles (6,043 km), via Strait of Malacca. The route passes Strait of Malacca.
What is the shipping time from Xiamen to Colombo?
About 9.7 days at 14 knots and 7.6 days at 18 knots of steaming, without port calls. Scheduled liner services on this lane quote 12 to 37 days.
What are freight rates from Xiamen to Colombo?
Recent spot rates for CNXMN to LKCMB start at $3,514 per 20GP and $3,714 per 40GP, before local charges. Rates change weekly.
Is the return route the same?
The reverse route Colombo to Xiamen has its own page with the same distance and route.
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Port Klang to Colombo1,420 nm
Singapore to Colombo1,605 nm
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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.